CORNELIUS – The Cornelius and Lake Norman Lions Club will hold an eyeglass recycling event on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. at Cashion’s Quick Stop, 19733 Statesville Road.
The event is part of the “Sharing the Vision” campaign, a Lions Club global initiative during the months of September and October focusing on the importance of healthy vision.
“Lions throughout the world share a common vision – to fight blindness and provide vision care for all,” said Club President Angelo A. Lorusso Jr.
Eyeglasses that are donated will be sorted by prescription, cleaned and distributed to visually impaired people throughout the world.
For more information about the Cornelius and Lake Norman Lions Club, please contact Angelo A. Lorusso Jr. by phone at 704-962-7576 or e-mail sirclean0057@gmail.com.