Area Lions clubs donate van to Blind Children's Center

Kenny Shu, a member of the East Valley Lions Club and project chairman of the Lions Clubs fund-raising effort, holds Kevin, a student at the Blind Childrens Center, next to the van that was donated to the center by area Lions Clubs.

By WAVE STAFF

Story Published: Dec 17, 2009 at 11:54 AM PDT

Story Updated: Dec 17, 2009 at 11:54 AM PDT

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The Blind Childrens Center held a dedication ceremony Dec. 9 for a new van that was donated by area Lions Clubs.

The ceremony included a presentation by Judith Olmsted Powell, past district governor of Lions District 4-L2. She explained the role of the Lions in the donation and introduced Kenny Shu, project chairman and a member of the East Valley Lions Club.

Shu said the Lions Club theme for 2008 was “Miracles Through Service,” which guided their fundraising effort.

“To me, this van project is the perfect example of Lions Clubs and members making miracles happen,” Shu said. The van was a joint fundraising effort between area Lions Clubs and the Lions Clubs International Foundation. A representative from Rep. Judy Chu’s office presented Shu with a certificate of recognition for his work.

Lions Clubs participating in the fundraising effort included Alhambra, Montebello, Rosemead, and Whittier. Additional individual Lions also donated to the cause.

The Blind Childrens Center is a nonprofit family-centered agency devoted to helping children who are blind or visually impaired have the best quality and most productive lives possible. The center’s programs and services help the children, from infants through second grade, acquire skills and build their independence.

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