McKeesport Lions seek help with Be My Eyes project
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October 29, 2018

McKeesport Lions seek help with Be My Eyes project

By Mon Valley Independent

By JEFF STITT

jstitt@yourmvi.com

The McKeesport Lions club is calling on Mon Valley residents to “volunteer their  eyes to help someone else.”

Club Secretary Annette James said the club discussed it at the October meeting and wants to find a way to encourage area residents who are blind or have low vision and residents who have the ability to see to download the Be My Eyes app to help blind people with everyday tasks.

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