What is CSFII?

Campaign SightFirst II is a coordinated, global fund-raising effort involving all 1.35 million Lions in more than 45,000 clubs to raise US$150 million for the SightFirst program. It is conducted by Lions Clubs International Foundation, the grant-making arm of the International Association of Lions Clubs.

In a comprehensive, worldwide feasibility study in 2004 an overwhelming number of Lions said that they wanted SightFirst to continue and would participate in a fund raising effort to make that a reality. Eighty-four percent of Lions questioned responded positively to the proposed campaign.

CSFII was endorsed by the Board of Directors in July 2004 and was launched at the 2005 International Convention in Hong Kong. The campaign will be conducted on a three-year timetable with intensive fund raising at the local level scheduled for 2006-2008.

Because SightFirst is an extraordinary initiative of all Lions and because other important Lions programs must continue, CSFII seeks funds over and above the existing support for LCIF and local Lions projects.

The Years of Campaign SightFirst II

2005-2006
The Year of Education and Preparation
CSFII Launched at the International Convention in Hong Kong
Model Clubs begin intensive fund raising. All Clubs conduct one additional fund-raising event for CSFII.

2006-2007
The Year of Inspiration and Motivation
Prepared Clubs begin intensive fund-raising efforts

2007-2008
The Year of Participation and Celebration
All remaining Clubs begin intensive fund raising.
CSFII concludes at the International Convention in Bangkok