Lions International Celebrates 100 Years of Service
Source: A Century of Sight: Lions International Marks 100 Years Since Helen Keller's Historic Call to Become "Knights of the Blind" (2025-06-25)
Lions International marks a century since Helen Keller's call to action, celebrating a hundred years of dedicated service to improve sight and support communities worldwide. The organization has grown from a small group of volunteers to a global movement committed to vision health, blindness prevention, and community service. Over the past 100 years, Lions International has initiated numerous programs, including sight screenings, cataract surgeries, and youth outreach initiatives. The milestone underscores the organization's ongoing commitment to its founding principles, honoring Keller's historic appeal and inspiring continued efforts to eradicate blindness and assist those in need across the globe.