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EYEGLASS
RECYCLING |
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The World Health Organization estimates
153 million people around the world have refractive vision problems.
Refractive vision errors can be easily corrected with eyeglasses, yet
millions of people in low and middle-income countries lack access to
eyeglasses and basic vision services. Old glasses can give new life! Lions
help to conserve sight by providing usable eyeglasses to children and adults
throughout the world. Donated eyeglasses can help millions to experience
corrected vision for the first time, enabling them to read, attend school,
gain employment and take care of their families. Lions have been
collecting eyeglass for over 80 years and recycling is one of our most
important activities. Annually, we collect,
clean and distribute almost 30,000,000 pair of eyeglasses here in the Meet with your local elementary or middle
school administrators over the summer.
Ask if the teachers could explain and promote the Lions Eyeglass
Recycling Program to the students and if your club could provide a eyeglass drop
off box in the school for the months of October through December. Additionally, provide the School Teachers
with the 10-minute DVD presentation (English only) that explains the Lions
Eyeglass Recycling Program as well as promotional posters, flyers and
brochures that they could utilize in their schools. |
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STARTER KIT: - Lions
Recycle for Sight Information Kit (KITRF)
Kit Includes Club Guide for Collecting Used Eyeglasses, one large and
one small decal for collection boxes, a collection location window decal, one
community poster and one public brochure as well as other start up
information. The kit can be purchased
for US$5. Individual items within the
kit can also be purchased in bulk. See
IAD-409 Order Form. |
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COLLECTION BOXES: - You
can utilize any box and add the collection logo OR you can purchase
attractive, easy to assemble preprinted Collection Boxes from LCI at a cost
of $60 for a package of ten boxes. |
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DVD PROGRAM OVERVIEW: - New
Glasses, New Life (code PR28-DVD) is an excellent
10-minute presentation (English only) that explains the Lions Eyeglass
Recycling Program. It can be shown to Lions, schools, community groups or
local businesses who may display the collection containers. The DVD may be purchased from LCI for US$3.95,
plus shipping and handling. |
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POSTERS: - Lions
Recycle For Sight Community Poster (code IAD-402) is an
eye-catching promotional piece that can be displayed in public areas to
announce the participation and support of the community/school in Lions Clubs
International’s efforts to recycle for sight. It has space to include the
club’s contact information. |
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BROCHURES: - Lions
Recycle For Sight” Brochure (code IAD-403) is an attractive
informational
publication for distribution to the public. |
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For more information contact Lions Clubs International Health
and Children’s Services Department |
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