Wednesday, August 17, 2016

USA Lions Club Hosts Kickoff Run for Sight

The University of South Alabama University Lions Club will host the 4th annual Kickoff Run for Sight at the Swamp Loop course on USA’s main campus on Aug. 27, 2016, at 7:30 a.m.

Everyone is invited to participate, and a fun walk will be available for families with small children. Food, beverages and music will follow the run, and the top male and female in competing age groups will receive an award. This year’s event also includes a cash prize for the student organization with the highest number of registered participants.

The University Lions Club, a part of Lions Clubs International, is a civic organization that supports projects focusing on diabetes and vision. The University Lions Club supports the USA Lions Eye Research Institute at the USA College of Medicine as well as other charitable activities including sponsoring children to attend Camp Sugar Falls, which educates children who have diabetes.

Participants are encouraged to preregister for the event. Click here for more information.