Cushing Lions Club raises funds for vision screenings, eyeglasses

Cushing Lions Club members Mary Kelly and Lou Griffith were outside the Cushing post office on Oct. 8 with pamphlets, canes, and a donation bucket to highlight the work the group does for those with impaired or atrisk eyesight in recognition of White Cane Awareness Month. White Cane Awareness Month is dedicated to recognizing the white cane as a symbol of independence, empowerment, and safe travel for those who are blind or visually impaired — White Cane Awareness Day is nationally recognized on Oct. 15.
Cushing Lions Club members Mary Kelly and Lou Griffith were outside the Cushing post office on Oct. 8 with pamphlets, canes, and a donation bucket to highlight the work the group does for those with impaired or atrisk eyesight in recognition of White Cane Awareness Month. White Cane Awareness Month is dedicated to recognizing the white cane as a symbol of independence, empowerment, and safe travel for those who are blind or visually impaired — White Cane Awareness Day is nationally recognized on Oct. 15.

CUSHING — The Cushing Lions Club has been raising awareness and seeking donations during October’s White Cane Month in Oklahoma. Last week, two club members — Lou Griffith and Mary Kelly, were outside the post office highlighting the organization’s ongoing efforts to support vision health and assist people who need help obtaining eyeglasses.

Griffith said the organization has been dedicated to visi…