The Lions Club is an international organization, founded in 1917. It is the world’s largest service club, with 1.35 million members. “Helping those that are in need throughout our community and the world is our main goal as we try desperately to decrease the number of those suffering with hearing and visual impairments,” said Tommie Carlisle, vice president of the University Lions Club.
The proceeds from the event will help fund the USA Eye Research Institute, scholarships for children to attend Camp Sugar Falls and Camp Seale Harris, and a Christmas party for the Preschool Center for Deaf and Blind.
This event is one of the first events that will be held for the incoming freshmen students. This is a great opportunity for new and ongoing students to get involved within their campus.
The event will conclude with a post-race party at the Pavilion, and prizes will be awarded in multiple categories.
On-site registration is permitted on race day, but only those registered by Aug. 16, 2014, are guaranteed a T-shirt. Click here to register online.
For more information about the Kickoff Run for Sight, contact Tommie Carlisle at (251) 422-2430 or tcarlisl@health.southalabama.edu.
