MISSION
The Idaho - Eastern Oregon Lions Sight and Hearing Foundation is a humanitarian organization dedicated to serve our Lions clubs, Idaho communities, and the world, as an outstanding quality provider of sight and hearing assistance.
WHO ARE THE LIONS?
Lions meet the needs of local communities and the world. With 1.3 million members in 205 countries, we are the largest service organization in the world.
We share a core belief - community is what we make it.
OUR LOCAL IMPACT
In twelve months, Idaho - Eastern Oregon Lions provided over 20,000 FREE vision, hearing and health screenings. We restored sight to over 300 corneal transplant recipients. We funded over 500 eye surgeries, hearing aids and eye glasses for individuals in need. We recycled over 60,000 pairs of used eyeglasses. Lions helped shine a spotlight on the serious disease of Diabetes.
WHY BECOME A LION?
- Help your community and gain valuable skills
- Make an impact on people's lives - locally and internationally
- Learn to be a leader - and lead a respected organization
- Network with business people in your community and around the world
- Energize your life and have fun
AWARDS
The Hallock-Wehmann Award is in recognition of sight & hearing conservation for the enrichment of the honorees' community, Lions Club and/or the Idaho-Eastern Oregaon Sight and Hearing Foundation Inc. The award is named after the two founders of the Foundation Lion Bill Hallock of M.D. 39W and Lion Geroge Wehmann of M.D. 39E. This award is an honor given for a contribution of $500.00 to the Foundation.
Hallock - Wehmann Awardees receive a personalized wall plaque and a pin for their commitment. The Award is the Sight and Hearing Foundations' Highest Honor.
- The award is open to Lions & Non-Lions
- Posthumous awards may be given in memory of an individual
- Contributions may be given by individuals including Non-Lions, Lions Clubs, Districts and Councils
- Proceeds of award go to the Idaho Eastern Oregon Lions Sight and Hearing Foundation to help those afflicted by blindness and deafness in our communities
- Funds assist the Idaho Lions Eye Bank, Personal Assistance, Mobile Screening Unit, Hearing Aid Bank and Diabetes Awareness Program.
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