Smoky Mountains Lions Charities Mobile Vision Lab

Smoky Mountain Lions Charities Mobile Vision Lab Mission #186 Report
On August 19, 2026, the Smoky Mountain Lions Charities Mobile Vision Lab completed Mission #186 in Knoxville. Fifty five people received vision care; 48 received a vision exam, 4 got new glasses on the 19th, 49 will get new glasses in the next 4 weeks and 2 did not need glasses.
Doctors John Dawson MD and Todd Hackney OD led the clinic, supported by 16 Lions volunteers (including 4 Lion professionals), 6 non-Lion professionals, and 2 general support. Members from Farragut Lions Club, Fountain City Lions Club, Inskip Lions Club, Norris Lions Club, Sevier County, Union County, and West Knox Lions Clubs participated.
The next Mobile Vision Lab event is scheduled for September 16, 2026, in Knoxville.

Smoky Mountain Lions Charities Mobile Vision Lab Mission #185 Report
On July 29, 2026, the Smoky Mountain Lions Charities Mobile Vision Lab completed Mission #185 in Sevierville, hosted by the Sevier County Lions Club. Ninety-six people received vision care; 95 will get new glasses within three weeks.
Doctors Larry Zubel and Todd Hackney led the clinic, supported by 16 Lions volunteers (including four Specialists), eight specialists, and 16 general volunteers. The team contributed over 306 service hours, valued at $23,605.
Members from Kingston, Oak Ridge, Sevier County, Union County, and West Knox Lions Clubs participated.
The next Mobile Vision Lab event is scheduled for August 19, 2026, in Knoxville.

Smoky Mountain Lions Charities Mobile Vision Lab Mission #184 Report

On July 17, 2026, the Smoky Mountain Lions Charities Mobile Vision Lab successfully carried out Mission #184 in Knoxville, Tennessee. A total of 54 people received vision care at this event, including 45 who underwent thorough eye exams. One participant only needed a glasses adjustment and left satisfied, while the remaining 53 will receive their new glasses within four weeks.
Medical Staff and Volunteers
Dr. John Dawson, MD, and Dr. Todd Hackney, OD, served as the clinic’s doctors. They were assisted by 13 Lions volunteers, including 4 professionals and 6 additional specialists. Collectively, the team dedicated more than 135 hours of service, amounting to a service value of $11,750.
Participating Lions Clubs
Mission #184 included contributions from the Dandridge, Farragut, Fountain City, Kingston, Knoxville East, Norris, Oak Ridge, Sevier County, and West Knox Lions Clubs.
Upcoming Clinic
The next Mobile Vision Lab event is planned for July 29, 2026, in Sevierville.
Lion Jim McFarland managed this mission as Project Manager.

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

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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