Hays Lions Club receives Heartland grant for new vision screener

Dee Bodine with display of unique glasses donated to the Lions Club Eye Glasses Recycle Program and the WelchAllyn Spot vision Screener purchased with the $8000 Grant money received from the Heartland Community Foundation.

From left: Jim Huenergarde, Hays Lions Club President; Dr. Kendall Krug; Sandy Jacobs-Executive Director of the Foundation; and Susan Bowles-Board Chair for the Foundation.

The Hays Lions Club recently was presented an $8,000 grant from Heartland Community Foundation to purchase a WelchAllyn “SPOT” Vision Screener.

This year, the Lions have provided free vision screening to 1,169 children, of whom 90 were referred to see their vision specialist. The Lions will provide free screening for day care facilities, preschools, and public and private schools.

For more information, contant Jim Huenergarde at (785) 650-7338.