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OLSHF Hosts Their 2026 Gala Fundraiser On April 4th At The Portland Art Museum (Photo) - 03/20/26

Annual fundraiser for sight and hearing assistance programs

 

PORTLAND, April 4, 2026 – The Oregon Lions Sight & Hearing Foundation (OLSHF) will hold its awards and fundraising gala on Saturday, April 4th, 11am, at the Portland Art Museum (Kridel Grand Ballroom). The event boasts a delicious brunch, drinks, a photo booth, music, games, a live auction and paddle raise.

 

This event will bring together friends, sponsors, and community members to learn more about our programs that screen, treat, save, and restore sight and hearing for those in need across Oregon and Northern California.

 

We have a limited amount of tickets still available for purchase by Monday, March 23rd.

 

Visit OLSHF Gala for all information on purchasing tickets, sponsorships or participating in the online auction.

 

Online bidding for the auction opens March 27, 2026.

 

? Saturday, April 4, 2026
? 11:00 am ~ 2:30 pm
? Portland Art Museum

 

This year’s event will spotlight Laila, an 18-year-old from Prineville living with aniridia who is legally blind. Through the foundation’s support, Laila received a bioptic telescope and funding for travel to Portland, where she completed a specialized driving course to obtain her learner’s permit. With this new independence, she now has the ability to get herself to college and pursue her goals with greater confidence.

“Stories like Laila’s are why this work matters,” said Kelly Asbra, VP of Programs and Gala Committee Chair. “Access to vision care can truly change the trajectory of a young person’s life.”

 

She also explained, “Our gala is a wonderful celebration showcasing the work the Oregon Lions Sight & Hearing Foundation does throughout the State of Oregon.  Our guests always get really into our themed event and the support we receive helps us assist more Oregonians in need.  Having fun and making a difference always creates the best experience!  This year even if you cannot attend in person you can support us by checking out the online auction!”

 

At the Gala, OLSHF, a statewide organization that partners with local Lions Clubs and a network of healthcare professionals to increase access to sight and hearing resources for Oregonians in need, will celebrate and honor our partners who help them further their mission.

 

About OLSHF: 

Our mission is to screen, treat, save and restore sight and hearing in partnership with Lions Clubs. Our School Vision Screening Program has screened over two million Oregon children since 1994. In 2015, OLSHF launched its own Optical Finishing Lab and we edge over 2,500 new eyeglasses for people who qualify every year. Our boutique Eye Promise Optical shop, LLC, offers a range of stylish and affordable frames; visit our shop at 1010 NW 22nd Avenue at the Legacy Health Systems campus to meet our expert, friendly opticians who will help you find a unique pair of glasses. All proceeds benefit OLSHF’s LEAP program that supplies low cost eyeglasses to people in need. Our ROAR Hearing Assistance Program provides low cost new or refurbished hearing aids to people in need. We also provide the gift of sight to people in developing countries with eyeglasses shipped and distributed through international mission work. Please visit www.OLSHF.org or www.facebook.com/OLSHF to learn more about our program impact. For our current annual report and other program videos, check out our YouTube channel.

 

About Lions Clubs International:

Lions Clubs International is a service organization with 1.35 million members in 46,000 clubs around the globe. Started in 1917, Lions Clubs aim to provide services to blind and visually impaired individuals, as well as provide other services and humanitarian projects for local communities. For more information about Lions Clubs International, visit www.lionsclubs.org.

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Attached Media Files: OLSHF Gala,

OLSHF Hosts Their 2026 Gala Fundraiser On April 4th At The Portland Art Museum (Photo) - 03/20/26

Annual fundraiser for sight and hearing assistance programs

 

PORTLAND, April 4, 2026 – The Oregon Lions Sight & Hearing Foundation (OLSHF) will hold its awards and fundraising gala on Saturday, April 4th, 11am, at the Portland Art Museum (Kridel Grand Ballroom). The event boasts a delicious brunch, drinks, a photo booth, music, games, a live auction and paddle raise.

 

This event will bring together friends, sponsors, and community members to learn more about our programs that screen, treat, save, and restore sight and hearing for those in need across Oregon and Northern California.

 

We have a limited amount of tickets still available for purchase by Monday, March 23rd.

 

Visit OLSHF Gala for all information on purchasing tickets, sponsorships or participating in the online auction.

 

Online bidding for the auction opens March 27, 2026.

 

? Saturday, April 4, 2026
? 11:00 am ~ 2:30 pm
? Portland Art Museum

 

This year’s event will spotlight Laila, an 18-year-old from Prineville living with aniridia who is legally blind. Through the foundation’s support, Laila received a bioptic telescope and funding for travel to Portland, where she completed a specialized driving course to obtain her learner’s permit. With this new independence, she now has the ability to get herself to college and pursue her goals with greater confidence.

“Stories like Laila’s are why this work matters,” said Kelly Asbra, VP of Programs and Gala Committee Chair. “Access to vision care can truly change the trajectory of a young person’s life.”

 

She also explained, “Our gala is a wonderful celebration showcasing the work the Oregon Lions Sight & Hearing Foundation does throughout the State of Oregon.  Our guests always get really into our themed event and the support we receive helps us assist more Oregonians in need.  Having fun and making a difference always creates the best experience!  This year even if you cannot attend in person you can support us by checking out the online auction!”

 

At the Gala, OLSHF, a statewide organization that partners with local Lions Clubs and a network of healthcare professionals to increase access to sight and hearing resources for Oregonians in need, will celebrate and honor our partners who help them further their mission.

 

About OLSHF: 

Our mission is to screen, treat, save and restore sight and hearing in partnership with Lions Clubs. Our School Vision Screening Program has screened over two million Oregon children since 1994. In 2015, OLSHF launched its own Optical Finishing Lab and we edge over 2,500 new eyeglasses for people who qualify every year. Our boutique Eye Promise Optical shop, LLC, offers a range of stylish and affordable frames; visit our shop at 1010 NW 22nd Avenue at the Legacy Health Systems campus to meet our expert, friendly opticians who will help you find a unique pair of glasses. All proceeds benefit OLSHF’s LEAP program that supplies low cost eyeglasses to people in need. Our ROAR Hearing Assistance Program provides low cost new or refurbished hearing aids to people in need. We also provide the gift of sight to people in developing countries with eyeglasses shipped and distributed through international mission work. Please visit www.OLSHF.org or www.facebook.com/OLSHF to learn more about our program impact. For our current annual report and other program videos, check out our YouTube channel.

 

About Lions Clubs International:

Lions Clubs International is a service organization with 1.35 million members in 46,000 clubs around the globe. Started in 1917, Lions Clubs aim to provide services to blind and visually impaired individuals, as well as provide other services and humanitarian projects for local communities. For more information about Lions Clubs International, visit www.lionsclubs.org.

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Attached Media Files: OLSHF Gala,