The Grand Rapids Lions Club hosts the Annual Blind Dinner Date, “Life Without Limits” event.  This annual fundraising dinner event allows the Grand Rapids Lions to highlight local programs and people that help children who live with vision loss.  

All monies raised benefit:

• Cherry Street Health Services Vision Clinic
• Early vision program for children at Ken-O-Sha
• Youth programs at the Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired
• Welcome Homes outreach program
• Grand Rapids Lions Community Foundation

Dr. Mark Sheldon and Dr. Patrick Droste

“Dr. Mark Sheldon Lifetime Achievement Award”  

The award is given to an individual who has made vision improvement and vision loss elimination their passionate life’s work both inside and outside their profession.  Their dedication and unselfish contributions have made very positive impact in reducing avoidable blindness especially with those from economically challenged parts of our community.   

"Visionary of the Year Award"

Awarded to an individual within the medical profession who has made distinguished contributions during the past 1-3 years in their career and by significant volunteer activity that has led to major progress in the early detection and correction of vision problems in the greater Grand Rapids Community.

"Vision in Action Award"

Awarded to a non-medical individual in the Greater Grand Rapids area who has made significant contributions in their career or through volunteer efforts to reduce avoidable blindness and/or provide quality of life support to those with vision loss.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank the many sponsors who make this event possible. We would like to thank our honorary chairs, speakers, presenters, and film makers.

We would also like to whole-heartedly thank everyone who attended, and we hope you bring a couple friends when you come back next year. With your support, we are able to fulfill our mission to serve the blind and visually impaired in our community.　　

Thank you!