Eye hospitals are being built in the places that most need them. In India alone, over 300,000 cataract surgeries have been performed and that number is rapidly growing. Lions services to humanity range from purchasing eyeglasses for a child who's parents can't afford them to multimillion dollar programs to cure blindness on a worldwide scale. Throughout the world, Lions are recognized by the emblem they wear on their lapels. Bordering this is a circular gold area with two lion profiles at either side facing away from the center.
Lions wear their emblem with pride.
The royal colors of purple and gold were selected as the official colors when the association was organized in 1917. Purple stands for loyalty to friends and to one's self, and for integrity of mind and heart. Gold symbolizes sincertiy of purpose, liberality in judgement, purity of life and generosity in mind, heart and purpose toward humanity.