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White Cane Days Sponsored by Lions Club
The annual “White Cane Days” hosted by the Carson City Host Lions Club will be held Saturday, October 8 and Sunday, October 9. Lions will be available at the North Carson Street Save Mart from 10 to 4 each day to bring awareness to the public of the sight preservation programs the Lions support, and to raise funds as part of the annual White Cane Days.
Lions will provide information about vision preservation programs available, increase awareness of the white cane traffic safety laws, and collect used eyeglasses for distribution to those in need. This year, members will also distribute information about the Talking Book program offered by the Nevada State Library. The public is encouraged to stop by to pick up this information.
Funds donated by community members will be used for programs that assist blind and other visually impaired people in Carson City. Annually, the Carson City Lions provide eye exams and new eyeglasses for about 60 people who could not otherwise afford them. The Lions rely on their partners at FISH and the Ron Wood Foundation to refer clients in need.
Local Lions have raised thousands of dollars since the Club first started in 1932 to support numerous projects, including the sight preservation program, Leader Dogs for the Blind, Lions Project for Canine Companions for Independence (LPCCI), Lions Eye Foundation of Nevada and California, and Lions In Sight.
“Lions serve our community in a number of ways, including vision preservation. Donations received during White Cane Days will allow Lions to help those in our community to get eye exams and glasses. Lions members thank everyone who contributes to this important work. You are truly helping Lions make a difference in our community,” said Lion Terry Rubald, president of the club.
The Carson City Host Lions Club meets at noon on Tuesdays at Tito’s on Williams Street. The Lions Club identifies and fulfills community vision, hearing, environment, youth, and other charitable needs. For more information on White Cane Days or the Lions, visit www.carsoncitylions.com or our Facebook page @CarsonCityLions.