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Knights of the Blind Lions Club recognizes William Yoon

May 22, 2014
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William Yoon, third from left, was given a certificate of appreciation by Saul Santiago, fourth from right, president of the moving van, in Koreatown on May 20, 2014. (Park Sang-hyuk)

A volunteer organization helped equip a moving van that provides free services for eye, hearing, diabetes and blood-pressure examinations for those who have no health insurance or low income.

The moving van has provided services to more than 80,000 people since 1984. The Lions Club District 4-L3, which operates in Southern California, raised funds to replace outdated equipment and the old vehicle.

According to the club, $60,000 was raised by 2008. With an additional $60,000 provided by the national Lions Club’s matching program, former 4-L3 President William Yoon replaced the old equipment in Sept. 2009.

Yoon was given a certificate of appreciation by Saul Santiago, president of the moving van, in Koreatown on Tuesday.

“Because eye examinations are difficult to do on a regular basis, many people discover problems after getting an exam,” Yoon said. “The moving van provides services with the hope that as many people as possible can benefit, and I hope that Koreans take advantage of the opportunity for free examinations.”

The van goes out to areas in Southern California after requests are made through the more-than-70 clubs under Lions Club District 4-L3 and is also looking for donations.

Call 213-675-1416 for more information.