Not real lions of course, but Lions Clubs International (LCI), and their more than 19,000 dedicated members serving at the 500 plus clubs here in Wisconsin. LCI is one of the United States’ oldest and most respected service organizations. But did you know that curing blindness, supporting access to eye health care, and improving the
The Lions Eye Bank of Wisconsin is pleased to announce its plan to create a permanent tribute to all who are touched by donation, procurement, transformation of the gift of sight, and transplantation at its corporate offices in Madison, WI. The Journey of the Gift of Sight Garden is envisioned as a multipurpose space of
Organ, eye, and tissue transplants represent miracles to recipients whose lives are saved and whose suffering is relieved when they receive their transplant. Human nature compels most people to “look on the bright side” of life events and celebrate with gratitude the various gifts bestowed upon us, but in the context of organ, eye, and
April is “Donate Life Month”, a time of bringing awareness to the processes of organ, eye, and tissue donation and transplantation in the United States, and around the world. According to medical research, corneal disease is the third leading cause of blindness worldwide. Corneal graft surgery (transplantation) is among the most frequently performed, and one
Welcome to the inaugural edition of “In Sight,” the newsletter of The Lions Eye Bank of Wisconsin. As we embark on this journey together, we are filled with excitement and gratitude for the opportunity to share our mission, our progress, and our vision for a future where all people experiencing low vision and corneal blindness
The Lions Eye Bank of Wisconsin, Anderson & Shapiro Eye Surgeons, and Wisconsin Lions Foundation are excited to announce the 2nd Annual Health Fair. The event will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at the Anderson & Shapiro Eye Surgeons clinic at 1200 John Q. Hammons Drive, Madison, WI
Lions Eye Bank of Wisconsin has a unique opportunity for you to help support its Journey of the Gift of Sight Garden. LEBW has partnered with the Madison Capitols hockey team to host a fundraiser night on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Bob Suter’s Capitol Ice Arena in Middleton, Wis. as the Capitols face off
Lions Eye Bank of Wisconsin (LEBW) is excited to announce the award recipients for the Crystal Vision Awards. Since 2007, LEBW has honored advocates of donation who have shown commitment and dedication to raising awareness and educating communities on the importance of organ, eye, and tissue donation. LEBW honored 15 recipients from various categories this
The Lions Eye Bank of Wisconsin is honoring the family of Ralph Krueger with the 2023 Lions Legacy of Sight Award. Since 2007, Lions Eye Bank of Wisconsin (LEBW) has honored organ, eye, and tissue donation advocates who have shown commitment and passion by sharing the mission of healing lives through the gift of transplantation.
Lions Eye Bank of Wisconsin has moved! Please make note of our new address: 5003 Tradewinds Parkway, Madison, WI 53718 Our main phone number will remain the same, 877.233.2354 Directions to the new LEBW facility: LEBW is located off Beltline Highway and Stoughton Road/US-51 From the Beltline Highway, take Stoughton Road/US-51 South After approximately
