MAY 2023 | VOL 5

FLORIDA LIONS EYE BANK ATTENDS THE 98th MD35 CONVENTION

Florida Lions Eye Bank attended the 98^th Annual Multiple District Convention in

Orlando on May 4-7, 2023. Lions Club International Director Jeffrey Gans and his wife Ellyn visited from New Jersey for the occasion. Highlights of the weekend included a penguin-themed luncheon, tailgating-themed dinner, and the annual Run for Roses fundraiser benefiting the Florida Lions Foundation for the Blind.

Florida Lions Eye Bank hosted a Cinco de Mayo-themed hospitality room on Friday night, with margaritas and a lion-shaped pinata. During Saturday’s general session, executive director Elizabeth Fout updated convention attendees on the eye bank’s new building, scheduled to break ground in 2023. Florida Lions Eye Bank is grateful for the ongoing support of the Lions of MD-35.

 FLORIDA LIONS AND BEAUTY OF SIGHT

INSTALLATION 2023

Saturday, June 3^rd 2023 • 6PM - 9:30 PM • $50 

Full open bar and plated dinner included • Choice of salmon or steak 

Limited seats available • RSVP required 

Call or text Lion Mara to RSVP: 786-801-8541 or email m.budnetz@miami.edu 

Or RSVP online at flebandbosf2023gala.rsvpify.com 

FLORIDA LIONS EYE BANK PARTICIPATES IN THE VIII FUCHS SYMPOSIUM

On April 1^st, Florida Lions Eye Bank proudly participated in the VIII Fuchs Symposium held at its current home in Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. 

This one-day meeting featured novel therapeutics for endothelial disease and in-depth discussions on advanced endothelial keratoplasty techniques and clinical research. The Fuchs Symposium was attended and led by thought leaders in the field, including representatives from ten different eye banks from around the country.  



Please donate today to support our programs, including our Gratis Corneal Tissue, Serum Tears Assistance, and Research programs! 

WWW.FLEB.ORG