Foundation Recognition
District 35-O PDG Shel Reichard was contacted by the Mid Florida Eye Center of Mt. Dora regarding a fund raising event that Dr. Gregory Panzo would like to perform on behalf of the Lions. The event involved Dr. Panzo, family members and friends participating in a 7-day, 442 mile bicycle ride in the 38th Des Moines Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa. Dr. Panzo accepted donations of $1 or more from the public. As a result of Dr. Panzo's fund raising effort, a check in the amount of $1000 was presented to the Florida Lions Foundation for the Blind. The check was accepted on behalf of the Foundation by DG Shel and Lion Carol Reichard, Foundation Director. In recognition of Dr. Panzo's efforts he has been recognized as a Grand Lion by the Foundation.
