Lions Clubs International

Founded in Chicago, Illinois, USA in 1917 by Melvin Jones and others, Lions Clubs International has ever since offered business and professional people a way of sharing their success by helping those less fortunate than themselves. The association became international when a club was formed in Canada in 1920.

At the 1925 convention, Helen Keller challenged the Lions to become "knights of the blind in the crusade against darkness."

They responded, and Lions are now best known for their sight-related programs, including SightFirst, the world's largest blindness prevention program.