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Lions Clubs International World Sight Day Activities 2002 in the United States

Explore the history and objectives of Lions Clubs International World Sight Day activities, with a focus on the 2002 events in the United States. Discover the role of Lions in promoting eye health, conducting screenings, and raising awareness about diabetic retinopathy among the Hispanic and migrant populations. Learn about outreach events, partnership opportunities with NEHEP, and contact information for involvement.

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Lions Clubs International World Sight Day Activities 2002 in the United States

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  1. World Sight Day Lions Clubs International October 10, 2002

  2. World Sight Day • Objective • History • Participants • Lions Role

  3. History of Lions WSD Activities Nairobi, 1999 Nairobi, 1999 London, 1998 Beijing, 2000 Sao Paulo, 2001

  4. Lions WSD Activities 2002United States • Media event • Joint press release • Outreach activity • Large-scale screening event • California • Hispanics & migrant population • Diabetic retinopathy • Local outreach activities

  5. Lions WSD Activities 2002United States • Launch of Lions/Lilly/IDF PSAs on diabetic retinopathy • Launch of NEHEP “Ojo Con Su Vision” • Hispanic Heritage Month • General adult eye screening; Lions mobile units and Eyeglass Recycling Center, Lenscrafters, University of San Diego, ADA, etc.

  6. WSD Opportunities for NEHEP • Local outreach events • Partnering with Lions • Contact Information Phoebe Cox or Peter Lynch Grant Programs Department pcox@lionsclubs.org, plynch@lionsclubs.org (630) 571-5466 www.lionsworldsightday.org

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