‘Cruise In’ messages: car show, youth exams
Farragut Lions tout April 5 show, catching eye issues
“Vision problems affect one in 20 preschoolers and one in four school-age children,” a Tennessee Lions Club press pamphlet stated. “Untreated eye problems can worsen and lead to other serious problems as well as affect learning ability, personality and adjustment in school. … When a child goes blind, it’s often a lifetime sentence.
“Perhaps more unsettling, nearly 50 percent of childhood blindness is avoidable,” the pamphlet further stated.
To get your child screened, call Tennessee Lions headquarters, 615-690-8644.
Donate used glasses
Meanwhile, Farragut Lions ask that Farragut and area citizens bring old glasses to the car show or to a bin at Visionworks Doctors of Optometry, 10930 Parkside Drive.
“And Northshore (Jefferson) YMCA has been taking donations for us as well,” FLC president Tyler Hunsaker said. “And we’re going to be putting a (used eye glass) box at Island Fin Poke,” 11615 Parkside Drive in Farragut.
Cruise In show
Cars and trucks of all styles, makes and models are welcome at the Cruise In without charge. There also is no charge simply to drop by.
However, cash donations will be used “to go back into the communities of Farragut and West Knoxville,” Hunsaker said. “We’re trying to raise funds to do more vision screenings for children, and also bringing forward diabetes awareness to the community.”
Based on his Mayor’s Choice judging selections, Farragut Mayor Ron Williams will award cash prizes to the top three vehicular participants near the end of the show.
Dickie’s has food and drinks.
