Women in Lions
This year Lions Clubs International will celebrate the 20th anniversary of welcoming women into Lions Clubs. Women have been involved in Lions for decades, first as auxiliary members of Lioness clubs and, since July 4, 1987, as full-fledged Lions.

Lions and Diabetes Awareness
The Lions Diabetes Awareness Program was introduced in 1984. Lions became involved in diabetes education because diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of blindness among people between the ages of 20 to 74. Nearly one-half of people with known diabetes have some degree of diabetic retinopathy.