DISTRICT 33S
SIGHT FIRST

A LETTER FROM Dr. TAE SUP LEE



Dear Lion Michael:

        You will be pleased to know that Campaign SightFirst II is making great progress. The campaign was launched a little more than six months ago at the international convention in Hong Kong, yet in that short time Lions worldwide have responded with great enthusiasm and commitment.

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        I am happy to report that more than 7,000 Lion leaders have been recruited for the campaign. CSFII has received thirty-one Lead Gifts, and more than 600 clubs have applied to be Model Clubs. To date, more than US$11.9 million has been raised for CSFII, even though intensive fund-raising by clubs is not scheduled to begin until 2006-2007 and continue through 2007-2008.

        The US$150 million campaign (with a stretch goal of US$200 million) will allow Lions to continue and expand the remarkable work of SightFirst, which prevented serious vision loss for 24 million people and restored the sight of 4.6 million people through cataract surgery. As you may know, the funds donated by Lions in the original SightFirst campaign are nearly exhausted, and blindness remains a terrible threat primarily because of the aging and growth of the world’s population. The success of the campaign is absolutely critical; without Lions, millions will lose their sight unnecessarily.

       The campaign’s donor recognition program will thank donors with a truly wonderful array of awards. The Helen Keller Knights of Sight will recognize gifts and pledges of individuals, as well as those from foundations, corporations and governments. The Visionary Society will recognize gifts and pledges from clubs. LCIF will begin to acknowledge our donors soon, and provide them with the proper recognition they so richly deserve.

       Please support the campaign. At stake is the sight of millions. Lions have always risen to the occasion when faced with a great challenge. Our rapid progress in the campaign so far provides hope and confidence that our efforts will be a resounding success.


Yours in Lionism,

Dr. Tae Sup Lee
Past International President
International Chairperson of Campaign SightFirst II

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