The River Grove Lions Club regularly collects donated eyeglasses and cell phones throughout the year. This trip made by Lions Marcelo Vargas and Ralph Zarada to the DeKalb collection depot was very successful! THANK YOU to the River Grove and our surrounding communities for the total number of donations totaling 5,000 pairs of eyeglasses and five milk crates full of cell phones.
These recycled eyeglasses are given to people in need, with the help of various medical missionaries, in Central and South America and around the world. When the eyeglasses arrive in these countries, doctors and technicians conduct eye exams and provide a free pair of prescription eyeglasses that are as close as possible to that person’s sight needs.
“We Serve” is the Lions Club mission statement. This service is not just local, but worldwide. Your generous donations make a difference throughout, and hope you continue to give.
