District 404B1 Lions Clubs offers Free Eye Surgeries For Less-Priviledges
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The District 404B1 International Association of Lions Clubs, yesterday sponsored cataract surgery for six less-priviledged people in Ogun State General Hospital Ota, as part of the group’s resolve to fight preventable blindness in the country.
The humanitarian service provider group also donated white canes and financial support for many vision impaired people across Lagos and Ogun states to mark 2022 Helen Keller day celebration.
The District Governor, Rasheed Babatunde Ologundudu, while speaking, reiterated the non-governmental group’s commitment to continue supporting the government in boosting the health care sector.
He said investing in eyesight is one of the club’s commitments to the society and would not relent in its efforts to help the less-privileged with poor eyesight.
“Lions Clubs all over the world has five core projects; they are eyesight, diabetes, environment, feeding the hungers and cancer awareness campaign. All members are always happy to be part of the milestones.
“We are here today to support the vision impaired people financially and with white canes. We are reaching out to the needy in society. We will continue to support where necessary,” He added.
