On February 1, 2020, five Fairfax Lions participated in our annual vision screening event at the Fairfax City Chocolate Lovers’ Festival. We once again partnered with the Fairfax Kiwanis Club, on the 3rd floor of the main fire station. The Kiwanis Club served a delicious BBQ lunch, and the Lions Club checked peoples vision. We screened 70 people and 39 of them (more than 50%) were children. Several were teens helping the Kiwanis Club, and the rest with families…three of the children were pre-school (age 2-5). A total of 12 (17% of total) were referred for follow-up exam with an eye doctor (2 of the 12 were children). The Lions team enjoyed working with the Kiwanians again – both are wonderful service clubs – and we continue to look for ways to partner. Those screened, once again, seemed amazed that we are able to provide this service and make it so easy and informative. The key is excellent screening equipment which we purchased with proceeds of past charity funds raisers – we thank our community for its support! WE SERVE.
Fairfax Lions Club is one of the largest service organizations in Northern Virginia. Our members are from all walks of life, we give back to our community in many ways, and we have a good time doing it! We welcome you!