SIGHT FIRST

The San Miguel Lions Club collects and recycles glasses so that improved sight can be provided to those who need it most including individuals in third world countries. We accept all eyeglasses (including broken ones), sunglasses, loose lenses.

Donations of eyeglasses for recycling should be made at our Charity Shop.

We cannot accept eyeglass cases.

We would be pleased to accept offers from opticians, pharmacies, medical centres and community groups to provide collection point locations.

FOOD FOR THE NEEDY

The Club provides necessary supplies to those referred or requesting assistance following a visit to establish the actual need.

AMISUR

Amisur is a day centre in Aldea Blanca, for physically and mentally handicapped people. It also acts as a respite centre. We assist them when and where we can.

In the past San Miguel Lions Club provided a special Physiotherapy bed. This enabled the patients to receive physiotherapy treatment in a satisfactory way to both patients and the physiotherapist.

Recently a Christmas party was held for those from the day centre in Coral Mar Square.

CHARITY SHOP

The clubs Charity Shop is open Monday to Friday 10am to 2pm, situated in "The Dip", Costa del Silencio, Arona , Tenerife (click here). 

The shop provides new and second hand clothes and various houseware items at reasonable prices.

The Charity Shop accepts donations of clothes, housewares, books, pictures etc., these are re-distributed at low cost into the community. All the proceeds being used to assist those in need in the community and to support the holiday project.

Also at the Charity Shop is a well stocked library of books of varied interests and titles.

Unfortunately, we cannot accept electrical items, CD´s, DVD´s or VHS tapes.

DREAMS AND WISHES PROJECT

For over 25 years, our Holiday Project has been a beacon of hope, providing cherished holiday experiences in Tenerife for critically ill and needy children from the UK. This incredible work has only been possible thanks to the unwavering generosity of the Tenerife local community, our wonderful tourists, and dedicated fundraisers in the children’s home areas. You have helped create priceless memories for children during incredibly challenging times.

Today, we are thrilled to announce a significant and exciting update to this vital project.

Your support is the key to this new chapter. The children we help, like those in the stories we share, rely on the compassion of our community.

In 2026, we are expanding our mission. To reach more children and fulfil more dreams, the Lions Club San Miguel is forming a powerful new partnership with Make-A-Wish® UK.

Make-A-Wish® is a world-renowned international organisation with the expertise to identify eligible children and orchestrate the fulfilment of their deepest wishes. This partnership allows us to broaden our scope beyond holidays. While necessary therapeutic breaks will always be part of our mission, we can now help grant a wider spectrum of a child’s dream.

Together, with your continued support, we will be able to:

 Provide necessary holiday breaks for health and wellbeing.

• Arrange meetings with a favourite film or TV star.

• Create a dream shopping trip or a special day as a “hero.”

• Grant a unique wish that ignites a child’s joy and courage.

 When a child faces critical illness or severe need, a single wish can be a turning point—a source of strength and happiness. Our renewed mission is to make these life-changing dreams a reality.

By standing with us, you ensure that the Lions Club San Miguel can continue and expand this vital work, bringing light and joy to more children when they need it most.

 Thank you for your past, present, and future support. Let’s make more dreams come true.

 For more information on how to support our updated project, please visit our website San Miguel here or contact us at here.