Hood River Lions Club members provide vision screening at Westside Elementary in October. The club screens all elementary and middle school students in within the Hood River County School District.
Photo courtesy Doug RoofImagine not being able to clearly see educational materials at the front of the classroom or on the walls of that classroom as a child. What about unable to see the words on the page of the book in front of you or on the screen of the electronic device used in your classroom?
Maybe you don’t have to imagine. Maybe you were once such a child yourself.
During the week of Oct. 20, the Hood River Lions Club once again provided vision screening services at all elementary and middle schools in Hood River County. The total number of students screened was 2,200, and 20% of those were referred for additional testing for prescription glasses.
The Lions Club has been providing vision screening services in the county for more than 60 years. When a student is referred for additional testing, the parents are also informed that financial assistance is available from the Hood River Lions. In fact, anyone in the community needing assistance for an eye exam and glasses should contact Lions Vision Help at 970-325-4436 or at visionhelp24@gmail.com.
Vision screening is one of the most significant contributions the Lions make to our local communities. The Hood River Lions are also the force behind the annual Fourth of July Parade and the Families in the (Jackson) Park music presentations on Thursdays in August, along with numerous investments in community infrastructure, including upgrades to Jackson Park and Mann Park. Other service organizations throughout the Gorge are behind similar community events and services. An uncomfortable reality regarding all these service organizations is that they need an ongoing influx of new members — a need that has become increasingly difficult to fulfill.
Something you may not realize is that joining a service organization is good for your health. The documentary “Join or Die” streaming on Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney+ refers to research by Robert Putnam, which shows that people who participate in service organizations, clubs, and community groups live longer than those who don’t.
If you’d like to explore membership in the Hood River Lions Club (and possibly enjoy a longer life) email us at membership@hoodriverlions.club.
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