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Kent Lions Visit Pilot Dog Program

Group has sponsored 58 dogs for Pilot Dogs of Ohio

Members of the Kent Lions Club recently visited Columbus to learn how a pilot dog is trained to assist the blind.

The Kent Lions, who have a history of supporting sight-related programs, have sponsored 58 dogs for Pilot Dogs of Ohio via scholarships totaling more than $250,000.

Jeff Coffee, a member of the Kent Lions, said members also were given the opportunity to let a guide dog lead them through downtown Columbus.

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"Let me tell you, it was an enlightening experience," Coffee said.

Click on this link to learn how the Lions club raises money to support the blind.

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