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To mark Lions ‘World Sight Day' on Saturday 13th October 2012 the Crofton Lions Club invited two representatives from each of two local Pubs to join them in a ‘journey for sight'. Led by a very special Guide Dog, who was later revealed as the Club Presidents husband, Lion Tony Stabler, and accompanied by safety marshals the teams walked blindfold round the busy shopping area in Stubbington and along a ¾ mile route to the next pub.
Taking part in an event of this kind is always more fun in a group but behind the ‘fun' image was a serious message. As the teams progressed members of the Crofton Lions handed out leaflets explaining the need for everyone to have regular routine eye health tests at least every two years.
The Crofton Lions President, Vicky Stabler, congratulated all the participants for bravely accepting the challenge of being blind and she issued certificates of appreciation for Natalie Maddocks, Simon Triggs, Becci Williams and Alana Benson-Green. She explained that Crofton Lions are also concerned with sight problems in the Third World and said the Club would be pleased to receive donations of unwanted spectacles which would be recycled for use in developing countries. YOU could really make a difference by offering the gift of sight to someone who is needlessly blind.
Taking part in an event of this kind is always more fun in a group but behind the ‘fun' image was a serious message. As the teams progressed members of the Crofton Lions handed out leaflets explaining the need for everyone to have regular routine eye health tests at least every two years.
The Crofton Lions President, Vicky Stabler, congratulated all the participants for bravely accepting the challenge of being blind and she issued certificates of appreciation for Natalie Maddocks, Simon Triggs, Becci Williams and Alana Benson-Green. She explained that Crofton Lions are also concerned with sight problems in the Third World and said the Club would be pleased to receive donations of unwanted spectacles which would be recycled for use in developing countries. YOU could really make a difference by offering the gift of sight to someone who is needlessly blind.
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