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East TN Lions Eye Bank gives generously to our local communities in many ways. We frequently partner with surgeons to discount our tissue if a patient’s insurance will not cover the cost, as well as partner with a KAPA program to ensure everyone who needs a cornea will have one available, regardless of their ability to pay. Over time, we have given away more than $1,000,000 worth of free or reduced tissue.
Additionally, ETLEB has donated funds to community playgrounds in Karns, Maryville, Clinton, and Campbell County. For each playground, we donated $30,000 – $35,000 specifically for a “musical garden”- where visually impaired children will have braille-inscribed musical instruments to play with.
The Campbell County all-inclusive playground. The section to the right is a close-up of the planned musical garden.
The Maryville all-inclusive playground’s musical garden. Located next to John Sevier Park.
Executive Director Valerie Stewart at the Karn’s all-inclusive playground grand opening.
