Clarkston-area libraries reaped the rewards recently of local Lions? labor.
‘We want to promote the sight- and hearing-impairment projects they have,? said Bob Murdock, Clarkston Area Lions Club president.
Independence Township Library will use the donation to purchase computer software that enlarges text and provides voice prompts for readers with sight impairments.
Springfield Township will purchase more large-print books.
The donations are funded by the Lions? White Cane project, this year set for April 25-May 3. Lions collect donations from the public at intersections and storefronts throughout the area.
‘It’s our biggest fundraiser,? Murdock said. ‘One-hundred percent goes back to the community through charitable projects.?
Donations fund sight and hearing projects including Leader Dogs for the Blind in Rochester, Michigan Eye Bank and Transplant Center in Ann Arbor, Lions Bear Lake Camp for Physically Challenged Youth in Lapeer, Penrickton Center for Blind Children in Taylor, Beaumont Silent Children Fund, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Madonna University’s Office of Disability Resources, and the Lions Hearing Center of Michigan.
‘Money raised during White Cane Week will also allow Lions to meet pressing needs in our community, including such items as eyeglasses and hearing aid support for those in need and KidSight vision screening for pre-school children,” Murdock said.
“We also support local organizations, including Clarkston Lighthouse, O.A.T.S., and SCAMP.”
Murdock will step down as president June 30. He is set to become zone chairman of the local Lions district.
The club meets the second and fourth Thursday of the month, 6:30-8 p.m., Carriage House, next to the Senior Center, in Clintonwood Park.
Visitors and new members are welcome. Call 248-802-8603 or check www.clarkstonlions.org for more information.