Bar Harbor, ME – April 30, 2025 – The Mount Desert Island (MDI) Lions Club has once again demonstrated its steadfast commitment to community health by donating $5,000 to the Ophthalmology Department at Mount Desert Island Hospital. This is the second consecutive year the club has made this generous contribution, helping to expand access to essential eye care services for those in need across the island.
“At our core, the MDI Lions Club is focused on providing services, mostly financial, to members of our local communities in need,” said MDI Lions Club Secretary Weston Porter. “One of those services is to help the blind and visually impaired. We are proud to support MDI Hospital’s Ophthalmology Department for the second year in a row.”
The funds were raised through a variety of community-based efforts, including local raffles and fundraising events hosted throughout the year. These initiatives enable the Lions Club to make meaningful contributions that directly benefit individuals and families across Mount Desert Island.
“We are incredibly grateful to the MDI Lions Club for their continued support and generosity,” said Chrissi Maguire, MDI Hospital President and CEO. “This $5,000 donation directly impacts the lives of community members who may otherwise go without critical eye care. The Lions Club’s dedication to accessible local health and wellbeing is truly inspiring.”
The MDI Hospital Ophthalmology Department at their Northeast Harbor Health Center provides a wide range of services to patients across the island, including treatment of eye conditions such as glaucoma and cataracts. The Lions Club’s donation helps ensure that vision care remains accessible, regardless of financial circumstances.
For more information about the MDI Lions Club and their charitable efforts, visit https://www.mainelions.org/. For more information about MDI Hospital Ophthalmology, visit this page: https://www.mdihospital.org/service-at-mdi-hospital/ophthalmology/