Lions Vision Services

LVS is a SC nonprofit that empowers the blind and visually impaired in low income families to live safe, meaningful, and fulfilling lives.

[Prevent Blindness @PBA_savingsight]

June is Cataract Month at @PBA_savingsight!

Check out the “Understanding Cataract” episode in our Focus on Eye Health Expert Series, featuring Albert Cheung, MD, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Department of Ophthalmology.

https://t.co/qyPCyR1FkJ

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Today is #GivingTuesday! Give the gift of sight and help us secure another $900 in matching funds from the Arras Foundation.

Help us reach our goal of $20K to save sight with 12 more eye surgeries before the Christmas holidays. #sightfirst

Give online at https://t.co/BZKnHbv5mb

[Lions International @lionsclubs]

Today is #WorldDiabetesDay! Lions-supported Camp Sweet Life in Minnesota empowers youth with type 1 diabetes through fun and learning. In 2019, LCIF awarded $37,500 to support medical supplies, training, and more. Full story: https://t.co/fp0oYD4Www #LionsFightDiabetes

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@arrasfoundation is generously providing 3 matching gift opportunities for #GiveLocalSC on Nov 15:

1) Every dollar raised up to $900.

2) At 9AM for 9 mins every dollar up to $900.

3) At 9PM for 9 mins every dollar up to $900.

Thank you, Arras! Give at https://t.co/BZKnHbv5mb

[Lions Vision Services @LionsVisionServ]

@arrasfoundation is generously providing 3 matching gift opportunities for #GiveLocalSC:

1) Every dollar raised up to $900.

2) At 9am for 9 minutes all funds up to $900.

3) At 9pm for 9 minutes all funds up to $900.

Thank you, Arras! Give online at https://t.co/BZKnHbv5mb

[Lions Vision Services @LionsVisionServ]

Generous ophthalmologists at The Eye & Laser Center are matching the first $2,000 in online contributions to our #GiveLocalSC page this Friday, November 15th.

Give online at https://t.co/BZKnHbv5mb

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#GiveLocalSC is 5 Days Away!

Many South Carolinians won't be able to see their family or loved ones this holiday season because of correctable vision loss, unless we act now.

Please consider making an online gift this Fri, Nov 15th to save sight.

https://t.co/BZKnHbv5mb

[Lions Vision Services @LionsVisionServ]

Celebrating Helen Keller Day!
Today we honor the incredible legacy of Helen Keller, a trailblazer for the blind and deaf communities. Her perseverance, courage, and advocacy continue to inspire and remind us of the power of determination and education.

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Today, June 24, 2024, Lions Vision Services celebrates its 55th anniversary!

Learn about our mission, our history, how you can become a part of our impact, and more on our website at https://t.co/UFkQLaWO03.

#55thanniversary

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As LVS celebrates its 55th anniversary we have achieved new milestones in service, impact, and excellence that we could have scarcely imagined half a century ago. Check out our recent reflective interview with our incoming Board Vice Chair, Jim Barbare:

https://t.co/trZ3Ss1LOg

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On June 19, 1865, Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas with the news that the more than 250,000 enslaved Black people in the state were free. This day came to be known as #Juneteenth, now officially a federal holiday.

[Lions Vision Services @LionsVisionServ]

In Barnwell County, vision loss is a pressing issue with 16% of those aged 65+ (628 people) and 7.5% of those aged 18-64 (898 people) affected. These rates place Barnwell County in the 5th quintile for highest prevalence across South Carolina.

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#MondayMissionMoment: We're thrilled to announce that LVS has raised an incredible $721,601 this fiscal year! Every dollar brings us closer to our goal and helps provide vital vision care to those in need. Together, let's keep the momentum going as we approach the fiscal year end

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Welcome, Frances Shainwald!
We are excited to announce Frances Shainwald as our new Program Director!
Learn more about Frances and her inspiring journey here: https://t.co/ajleB8S2Wl
#LionsVisionServices #EndBlindness #NewHire #CommunityCare #SouthCarolina

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Join us for the first annual Blindness and Mental Health Summit! Explore the virtual exhibit hall to discover organizations and communities offering valuable services and resources.
Don't miss this largest online gathering of organizations and consumers focused on mental health.

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#VisionAwareness: Did you know that in Chesterfield County, 7.0% of residents aged 65+ and 1.5% of those aged 18-64 experience vision loss? That's 579 seniors and 385 adults. Let's work together to bring these numbers down and support those affected! #ChesterfieldCounty

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#MondayMissionMoment: We’re thrilled to announce that LVS has completed 183 life-changing surgeries this fiscal year! Together, we’re making a difference, one vision at a time. #EyeCare #VisionForAll #MakingAnImpact

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Make your voice heard, South Carolina! Don't forget to vote in the primary election this Tuesday. Every vote counts in shaping our future! #SCPrimary #Vote2024

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Did you know? Cataracts aren't just a problem for older adults—they're a leading cause of vision loss worldwide. This #FunFactFriday, let's raise awareness during Cataract Awareness Month and shed light on the importance of regular eye check-ups for everyone's vision health. #LVS

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Today is National Eyewear Day! Lions Vision Services celebrates the power of eyewear to transform lives. Clear sight empowers individuals to navigate the world confidently and safely, ensuring everyone can see their future with clarity. #NationalEyewearDay #LVS