LCIF and Lions are regularly in the news. Below are some recent examples of media coverage.

Has your club or LCIF project recently been featured in a local newspaper or appeared on television? Please e-mail us the story so that we can share the coverage with other clubs. We regret that due to copyright laws we are often unable to reproduce the story.

El Pais, Uruguay, December 2, 2008— The national newspaper deemed Lions SightFirst cataract program the "Other Operation Miracle."

Houston Community News, Texas, USA, November 19, 2008—The Crosby Lions Club celebrates its one year anniversary, highlighting the main initiatives they support, including the SightFirst program and emergency relief efforts.

The Ethiopian Herald, Ethiopia, November 16, 2008— MalTra week, a week long malaria and trachoma control program, was announced. Lions helped launch the event and distribute medication to 5 million people.

Globe Gazette, Iowa, USA, October 25, 2008—Lions in District 9 North Central Iowa provided much needed assistance to victims of flooding that devastated people throughout the area.

The Navajo Times, Arizona, USA, October 24, 2008—Lions provided eye screenings on the reservation to celebrate Lions World Sight Day (LWSD).

The News & Observer, North Carolina, USA, October 22, 2008—A sophomore from North Carolina State University raised funds to provide eyeglasses and cataract surgeries to people suffering from blindness in rural areas of India.

MyDesertPost.com, Palm Springs, California, October 4, 2008—Lions in California partnered with a local clinic to host a vision screening for the underserved and underprivileged in their community.

The Lindsay Post, Lindsay, Ontario, Canada, September 23, 2008—Local Lions and LCIF fund a new dialysis unit at Ross Memorial Hospital.

The Daily News, Texas, USA, September 21, 2008—Lions from Texas coordinate efforts to distribute relief goods to victims of Hurricane Ike.

GuidryNews.com, Texas, USA, September 20, 2008—Texas Lions bring aid to the victims affected by Hurricane Ike, delivering food and other relief supplies.

Alexandria Echo Press, Minnesota, USA, September 18, 2008—A Lions club member was recognized for his Melvin Jones Fellowship donation to LCIF.

NPR, Chicago, Illinois, USA, September 18, 2008—Lions in California were interviewed on their "Labor of Love" hearing aid missions to Mexico through LCIF's Affordable Hearing Aid Project.

Calibre Macro World, Online, September 16, 2008—LCIF's partnership program with Noor Dubai is featured. The partnership will screen and provide cataract surgeries to patients from 12 African and Middle East countries.

New Vision, Uganda, September 15, 2008—A patient who was helped through a newly built SightFirst eye hospital is profiled.

The Boston Globe, Massachusetts, USA, August 26, 2008—Lions offer $10,000 in emergency aid to those affected by a recent tornado.

Newsday, New York, USA, August 4, 2008—An article highlights President Brandel's trip to the China earthquake site and Lions' relief efforts.

NPR, Long Island, New York, USA, August 2008—President Brandel is interviewed about Lions' relief efforts in response to the China earthquake.

abc7chicago, Illinois, USA, July 27, 2008—An interview with President Brandel about his recent visit to areas struck by the China earthquake and Lions' relief efforts in response.

WGN Radio, Chicago, USA, July 19, 2008—An interview with President Brandel discusses Lions' relief efforts in areas of China struck by the earthquake in May.

CCTV4,  worldwide, July 2008—The worldwide Chinese news channel featured a segment on Lions' relief efforts in response to the China earthquake.

Bangkok Post, Bangkok, Thailand, July 8, 2008—Sight for Kids in Thailand is featured as a program that is preventing blindness among children throughout the country.

Times of India, nationwide India, June 30, 2008—An article discusses how money raised through CSFII may fund projects in India to fight vision loss from diabetes. 

Chosun Ilbo, Seoul, Republic of Korea, June 28-29, 2008—An article discusses the success of CSFII and why Lions have pursued the campaign to fight blindness.

Beijing Today, Beijing, China, May 23, 2008—An article highlighting Lions efforts to mobilize $1.5 million for China earthquake relief.

Chronicle of Philanthropy, nationwide USA, May 23, 2008—A story mentioning the support LCIF has received from Lions worldwide to bring relief to those affected by the China earthquake.

Chicago Tribune, Illinois, USA, May 22, 2008—LCIF was mentioned for the US$1.5 million that will go toward relief efforts in China.

Guangming Daily, nationwide China, May 21, 2008—LCIF mentioned for the US$1.5 million for China relief efforts.

Daily Herald, Illinois, USA, May 20, 2008—Lions were recognized for the US$1.5 million that is being sent to China for relief efforts.

AOL.com, USA, May 15, 2008—LCIF and Lions around the world mobilize $1.5 million for China earthquake relief.

Forbes.com, USA, May 15, 2008—LCIF and Lions around the world mobilize $1.5 million for China earthquake relief.

DailyGleaner.com, New Brunswick , Canada, May 7, 2008—Lions in District N1 made news for their assistance to flood victims through an LCIF grant for US$10,000.

CatalystChicago, Illinois, USA, April 2008—Lions Quest is mentioned as a potential program to be adopted by a Chicago Public High School because of the social-emotional benefits it provides to youth.

pressconnects.com/owego, New York, USA, April 22, 2008—The Owego Lions Club host an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast to raise funds for Campaign SightFirst II.

telegram.com, Massachusetts, USA, April 21, 2008—The results of a new study funded by LCIF and the National Eye Institute (NEI), show that most Americans are not aware of the risks or warning signs of diseases that could blind them. 

EastHartfordGazzette.com, Connecticut, USA, April 21, 2008—The Board of Education for East Hartford thanked the Lions of East Hartford for their support of the Lions Quest program.

cayCompass.com, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, April 20, 2008—LCIF's number one NGO ranking is recognized, along with the service the Grand Cayman Lions provide to their community. 

SpecialOlympics.org, Washington D.C., USA, April 3, 2008—A young boy, who is a Special Olympics athlete from Benin, Africa, received restored sight after being screened during an Opening Eyes event.

SpecialOlympics.org, Washington D.C., USA, April 3, 2008—LCIF Chairperson, Jimmy Ross, helps a member of the Netherland's football team pick out a pair of eye glasses at an Opening Eyes screening during the Special Olympics in Shanghai this past summer.

Obtaining media coverage can be easy when done correctly. For tips on working with the media and promoting an LCIF-sponsored project, please visit the LCIF PR Tools section of the Web site.