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Association of Blind Athletes of New Jersey ABANJ

April 23, 2025 by admin | Leave a Comment

This Association became a state project in 1983. ABANJ is a non-profit organization run in accordance with USABA (United States Association of Blind Athletes) to competitively compete in Paralympic Events. Lions provide funds that enable blind New Jersey athletes to compete nationally and internationally. Funds are used to provide training facilities, transportation and other expenses involved in preparing for or participating in the games. Proven athletes help with the training of a new generation of blind athletes.

Eversight New Jersey(Formerly: Lions Eye Bank of New Jersey)

April 23, 2025 by admin | Leave a Comment

The Lions Eye Bank of New Jersey (LEBNJ) was founded in 1970 at the College of Medicine and Dentistry of Newark. Known then as the Eye Bank of New Jersey, it became the Lions Eye Bank of New Jersey in 1988 when it became a Multiple District 16 Project, and in 1993, became a State project. LEBNJ serves the 14 northern and central counties of New Jersey.

Lions Eye Research Foundation of New Jersey, Inc. (LERF)

April 23, 2025 by admin | Leave a Comment

A fully independent, charitable organization which serves Lions Multiple District 16. It is unique in that all Lions in good standing in New Jersey are automatically members of this Foundation. The Board of Trustees is composed of five elected trustees from each of the 5 sub-districts and as well as each of the 5 current District Governors as voting Trustees of the Board.

Music Association for the Visually Impaired Students of New Jersey (MAVIS)

April 23, 2025 by admin | Leave a Comment

Voted a state project at the 2005 State Convention, MAVIS is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing musical instruments and specialized music instruction to legally blind persons throughout the State. Students benefit by gaining confidence, greater independence and improved opportunities for socialization and employment.

New Jersey Camp for Blind Children, Inc. (Camp Marcella)

April 23, 2025 by admin | Leave a Comment

The New Jersey Camp for Blind Children, commonly known as Camp Marcella, Inc., has provided a summer camping experience for blind children for over a half a century. It has grown into the premier facility it is today primarily from the support of the NJ Lions. A two week camping experience is provided each summer for visually impaired children ranging in age from 5 through 16. Activities such as swimming, boating, fishing, skating, bicycle riding, basketball, bowling and arts and crafts are provided. In addition, a computer facility and a library are also available for the campers’ use.