Where There's A Need, There's A Lion!
Mission
To empower volunteers to serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace and promote international understanding through Lions clubs.
About the Mount Dora Lions Club
We Are Part of the International Association of Lions Clubs
The International Association of Lions Clubs was created in 1917 from a dream of Chicagoan Melvin Jones for “business leaders to give something back to their community." In 1925 the Lions Clubs became “knights of the blind in the crusade against blindness” and assist those people who are blind or visually impaired. The Lions Club has grown to over 46,000 clubs in 193 countries worldwide. Additionally, the Lions Club has been helping many people of all walks of life in meeting the demands of today’s world by providing food, shelter assistance, eye examinations and glasses, hearing examinations and hearing aides, public awareness and education on visual and hearing impairment, fixing up parks, and many other things.
Read a fact sheet about Lions Clubs, see the latest edition of LQ – Lions Quarterly, read the current edition of Lion Magazine, or view the Lions Clubs International YouTube Channel.
Also, see Lions Clubs in Florida, and read our District Newsletter.
How We Serve
VISION AND HEARING
Lions work to improve the lives of the visually and hearing impaired. We help needy individuals get free eye care, glasses and hearing aids. We also offer retina screening in schools with the Kids Sight Camera [pic] for early detection of many eye problems such as retina bleeding and macular degeneration.
Click here for vision screening application.
Click here for hearing screening application.
Click here for Kids Sight information.
DIABETES
Lions fight for better diabetes relief. We run initiatives such as free blood sugar
screenings and programs to improve the lives of those living with diabetes and
helping others from developing type two diabetes. Each participant receives a card with their results which includes a recommendation to see a doctor, if needed.
ENVIRONMENT
Lions take on projects that will create a sustainable and healthy future for
generations to come. From recycling programs to ensuring areas have access
to clean water, we’re working hard to keep the earth in its best condition.
CHILDHOOD CANCER
Lions develop strategic partnerships to help improve outcomes for children
with cancer. We provide support for the needs of children and families
affected by childhood cancer through impactful service activities.
HUNGER
Lions offer grants, programs, and initiatives to provide meals and nutrition for
those in need. The Mount Dora Annual Christmas Parade is loved by thousands and is sponsored by the Mount Dora Lions. At this parade thousands of pounds of food are collected and donated to the Lake Cares Food Pantry.
DISASTER RELIEF
When natural disasters strike, Lions are among the first to offer help.
Lions help survivors with supplies, funds and manpower. Lions International offers disaster grants, so Lions can do even more for communities devastated by hurricanes, floods, fires and other major events.
