Smoky Mountains Lions Charities Mobile Vision Lab

06/07/2026

05/30/2026

Summary of Smoky Mountain Lions Charities Mobile Vision Lab Mission #182, Knoxville, TN
May 27, 2026
Mission Overview:
• 62 individuals received vision services
• 50 complete eye exams conducted
• 19 people got glasses onsite
• 43 will pick up glasses within three weeks
• 1 individual required no glasses
Medical Team & Volunteers:
• Dr. Larry Zubel OD attended
• 23 Lions (including 7 professionals), 4 professionals, 4 helpers
• 167+ hours contributed; $13,360 in service value
Participating Clubs:
• Dandridge, Farragut, Fountain City, Inskip, Kingston, Knox North, Knoxville East, Norris, Oak Ridge, Sevier County, Union County, West Knox Lions Clubs
Next Clinic:
June 17, 2026, Fountain City
Lion Jim McFarland, Project Manager

05/02/2026

Summary of Smoky Mountain Lions Charities Mobile Vision Lab Mission #181. For Mission 181 we traveled to Sevierville on April 29, 2026
Mission Overview
Results:
• Total individuals receiving vision services: 86
• Complete eye exams given: 84
• Glasses to be passed out (in 4 weeks or sooner): 76
• Reading glasses: 4
• Individuals not needing glasses: 11
Medical Team and Volunteers
• Doctors on site: Dr. Todd Hackney OD and Dr. Keith Whaley OD
• Total Lions participating: 14 (including 6 Lion Professionals)
• Non-Lion Professionals: 8
• Other Non-Lion Helpers: 14
• Total hours provided: 261+
• Estimated value of services: $20,785
Participating Clubs: Oak Ridge Lions Club, Sevier County Lions Club, Union County Lions Club and West Knox Lions Club.
Upcoming Clinic: The next Mobile Vision Lab clinic is scheduled for Wednesday, May 27, 2026, in Knoxville at the Fountain City Lions Club House.
Lion Jim McFarland
Project Manager

04/27/2026

Summary of Smoky Mountain Lions Charities Mobile Vision Lab Mission #180
Knoxville Mission – April 22, 2026
Mission Overview
On Wednesday, April 22, 2026, we had Mission #180 in Fountain City.
Results:
• Total individuals receiving vision services: 37
• Complete eye exams given: 35
• Glasses received on day of clinic: 42
• Glasses to be passed out (in 4 weeks or sooner): 8
• Individuals not needing glasses: 3
Medical Team and Volunteers
• Doctors on site: Dr. Larry Zubel OD, and Dr. Todd Hackney OD
• Total Lions participating: 18 (including 5 Lion Professionals)
• Non-Lion Professionals: 5
• Other Non-Lion Helpers: 3
• Total hours provided: 161+
• Estimated value of services: $8,825
Participating Clubs:
• Dandridge Lions Club
• Farragut Lions Club
• Fountain City Lions Club
• Inskip Lions Club
• Kingston Lions Club
• Knox North Lions Club
• Knoxville East Lions Club
• Norris Lions Club
• Oak Ridge Lions Club
• Sevier County Lions Club
• Union County Lions Club
• West Knox Lions Club
Upcoming Clinic:
The next Mobile Vision Lab clinic is scheduled for Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in Sevierville.
Lion Jim McFarland
Project Manager

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04/18/2026

Summary of Smoky Mountain Lions Charities Mobile Vision Lab Mission #179
Knoxville Mission – April 15, 2026
Mission Overview
After a quick trip to Chattanooga, we came back to Knoxville and on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, had Mission #179 in Fountain City.
Results:
• Total individuals receiving vision services: 58
• Complete eye exams given: 44
• Glasses received on day of clinic: 32
• Glasses to be passed out (in 4 weeks or sooner): 36
• Individuals not needing glasses: 1
Medical Team and Volunteers
• Doctors on site: Dr. John Dawson MD, and Dr. Todd Hackney OD
• Total Lions participating: 23 (including 5 Lion Professionals)
• Non-Lion Professionals: 5
• Other Non-Lion Helpers: 2
• Total hours provided: 161+
• Estimated value of services: $12,190
Participating Clubs:
• Dandridge Lions Club
• Farragut Lions Club
• Fountain City Lions Club
• Inskip Lions Club
• Kingston Lions Club
• Knox North Lions Club
• Knoxville East Lions Club
• Norris Lions Club
• Oak Ridge Lions Club
• Sevier County Lions Club
• Union County Lions Club
• West Knox Lions Club
Upcoming Clinic:
The next Mobile Vision Lab clinic is scheduled for Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in Sevierville.
Lion Jim McFarland
Project Manager

04/08/2026

Chattanooga Hope for the Intercity Mission – April 4, 2026
Mission Overview
On Saturday, April 4, 2026, the Smoky Mountain Lions Charities Mobile Vision Lab conducted Mission #178 in Chattanooga at Hope for the Intercity. We provided essential vision care services to members of the community, made possible by the collaborative efforts of dedicated Lions, medical professionals, and volunteers.
Results
• Total individuals receiving vision services: 53
• Complete eye exams given: 52
• Individuals receiving glasses on-site: 0 (We do not take the lab on the road)
• Individuals set to receive glasses (in 4 weeks or sooner): 52
• Individuals not needing glasses: 1
Medical Team and Volunteers
• Medical professionals in attendance: We were privileged to receive the support of an all-Lions team from the Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, TN. The group included ten students accompanied by Dr. Aaron Mckeever Kerr, OD. In addition, Dr. Marely Coleman Myrick, OD, and Dr. Lauren Goldsmith Windham, OD, assisted in conducting the examinations.
• Total Lions participating: 27 (including 17 Lion Professionals)
• Non-Lion Professionals: 2
• Other Non-Lion Helpers: 3
• Total hours provided: 299+
• Estimated value of services: $12,400
Participating Clubs
• Oak Ridge Lion Club
• West Knox Lions Club
• Sale Creek Lions Club
• Southern College of Optometry Lions Club
• Hixson Lions Club
• Signal Mountain Lions Club
Upcoming Clinic
The next Mobile Vision Lab clinic is scheduled for Wednesday, April 15 at the Fountain City Lions Club House in Knoxville
Lion Jim McFarland
Project Manager

03/22/2026

Summary of Smoky Mountain Lions Charities Mobile Vision Lab Mission #177
Knoxville Mission – March 18, 2026
Mission Overview
On Wednesday, March 18, 2026, the Smoky Mountain Lions Charities Mobile Vision Lab conducted Mission #177 in Knoxville. This initiative provided essential vision care services to members of the community, made possible by the collaborative efforts of dedicated Lions, medical professionals, and volunteers.
Results
• Total individuals receiving vision services: 71
• Complete eye exams given: 53
• Individuals receiving glasses on-site: 37
• Individuals set to receive glasses (in 4 weeks or sooner): 29
• Individuals not needing glasses: 2
Medical Team and Volunteers
• Doctors on site: Dr. John Dawson MD, Dr. Larry Zubel OD, and Dr. Todd Hackney OD
• Total Lions participating: 24 (including 7 Lion Professionals)
• Non-Lion Professionals: 4
• Other Non-Lion Helpers: 9 (including 7 Delta Gamma volunteers)
• Total hours provided: 202+
• Estimated value of services: $14,085
Participating Clubs
• Farragut Lions Club
• Fountain City Lions Club
• Inskip Lions Club
• Kingston Lions Club
• Knox North Lions Club
• Knoxville East Lions Club
• Norris Lions Club
• Oak Ridge Lion Club
• Sevier County Lions Club
• Union County Lion Club
• West Knox Lions Club
Upcoming Clinic
The next Mobile Vision Lab clinic is scheduled for Saturday, April 4, 2026, in Chattanooga at the Hope for the Intercity.
Lion Jim McFarland
Project Manager

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02/21/2026

Summary of Smoky Mountain Lions Charities Mobile Vision Lab Mission #176
Knoxville Mission – February 18, 2026
Mission Overview
On Wednesday, February 18, 2026, the Smoky Mountain Lions Charities Mobile Vision Lab conducted Mission #176 in Knoxville. The mission provided vital vision services to community members and was supported by a dedicated team of Lions, professionals, and volunteers.
Key Results
• Total individuals receiving vision services: 55
• Complete eye exams given: 49
• Individuals receiving glasses while there 20
• Individuals set to receive glasses (in 4 weeks or sooner): 33
• Individuals not needing glasses: 2
Medical Team and Volunteers
• Doctors on site: Dr. John Dawson MD & Dr. Larry Zubel
• Total Lions participating: 21 (including 5 Lion Professionals)
• Non-Lion Professionals: 5
• Other Non-Lion Helpers: 4
• Total hours provided: 151+
• Estimated value of services: $12,250
Participating Clubs
• Dandridge Lions Club
• Farragut Lions Club
• Fountain City Lions Club
• Inskip Lions Club
• Knox North Lions Club
• Knoxville East Lions Club
• Norris Lions Club
• Oak Ridge Lion Club
• Sevier County Lions Club
• West Knox Lions Club
The next Mobile Vision Lab clinic is scheduled for Wednesday, March 18,2026 in Knoxville.
Lion Jim McFarland
Project Manager

02/09/2026

Summary of Smoky Mountain Lions Charities Mobile Vision Lab Mission #175
Knoxville Mission – February 4, 2026
Mission Overview
On Wednesday, February 4, 2026, we all went to the Sevierville, and the Smoky Mountain Lions Charities Mobile Vision Lab conducted Mission #175 in the Sevierville County Jail. The clinic was a community service project for the Sevier County Lions Club. The mission provided vital vision services to community and was supported by a dedicated team of Lions, professionals, and volunteers.
Key Results
• Total individuals receiving vision services: 36
• Complete eye exams given: 36
• Individuals receiving glasses while there 2
• Individuals set to receive glasses (in 4 weeks or sooner): 35
• Individuals not needing glasses: 0
Medical Team and Volunteers
• Doctor on site: Dr. Larry Zubel
• Total Lions participating: 11 (including 2 Lion Professionals)
• Non-Lion Professionals: 0
• Other Non-Lion Helpers: 2
• Total hours provided: 107+
• Estimated value of services: $8,640
Participating Clubs
• Oak Ridge Lion Club
• Sevier County Lions Club
• West Knox Lions Club
The next Mobile Vision Lab clinic is scheduled for Wednesday, February 18,2026 in Knoxville at the Fountain City Lions Club House.
Lion Jim McFarland
Project Manager