Journey for Sight

There are many people in the Topeka area who simply cannot afford the eyeglasses they desperately need. The Topeka Lions Club serves the community by purchasing eyeglasses for those who qualify. Since 1929 the Topeka Lions has proudly served the Topeka community with sight-related services which are made possible by fundraising efforts. New this year we are providing information on Mental Wellness & Mental Health First Aid.

We will also be collecting used eyeglasses to send on Mission trips around the world!

Requests come from families with young children and/or adults, including individuals from the Topeka Rescue Mission. There is an increased demand for visual assistance, and very few organizations provide this type of assistance. A current prescription is required before the Lions Club can provide assistance with new eyeglasses or replacement lenses for an existing pair of eyeglass frames. The Eyeglass Procurement Program by the Topeka Lions Club provides for a basic eyeglass frame fitted with prescription lenses as prescribed by an eye doctor.

This year the Topeka Lions will host the 39th Annual – Topeka Lions Foundation Journey for Sight,  5K Walk & Fun Run (Non-Timed). 

Runners and Walkers may pick up a registration form at Fleet Feet, at 21st Street and Wanamaker, next to Target in Topeka, KS, or register online. (link below) 

Contributions to the Topeka Lions Foundation are accepted whether you participate as a runner, walker, or just want to help financially.

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For questions and additional information on how you can help, provide in-kind, or monetary donations please contact the Race Director: Irene Haws, 785-249-1913

The Journey for Sight is held at the Combat Air Museum at Forbes Field, Topeka. The course, established by the Combat Air Museum, is certified by U.S. Track and Field. We are grateful to the Combat Air Museum for their sponsorship of the Journey for Sight. 

Runners and Walkers may register for the Journey for Sight online or pick up a form at Fleet Feet, at 21st Street and Wanamaker, next to Target in Topeka, KS or send an e-mail request to Contact Us. 

Contributions to the Topeka Lions Foundation are accepted whether you participate as a runner or walker or just want to help financially.  Donate

Hosted by the Topeka Lions Foundation, a 501 C, 3 Not for profit organization.

There are many people in the Topeka area who simply cannot afford eyeglasses they desperately need. The Topeka Lions Club serves the community by purchasing eye exams and eyeglasses for those who qualify and or reduced price glasses. Since 1929 the Topeka Lions have proudly served the Topeka community with sight-related services which are made possible by these fundraising efforts.

On average the club receives about 12 requests per month for assistance for eyeglasses. Requests come from families with young children and/or adults including individuals from the Topeka Rescue Mission.