Georgia Lions Lighthouse raised more than $545,000 for vision care
Evening in the End Zone, held at Atlanta's College Football Hall of Fame, funds eyeglasses and eye surgeries. Delta and Kia added surprise gifts at the end of the night.
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Georgia Lions Lighthouse raised more than $545,000 at Evening in the End Zone, a fundraiser at Atlanta's College Football Hall of Fame. The Cobb Courier published a volunteer report on October 11, 2026, describing silent and live auctions, a vacation raffle, and awards. The night ended with surprise donations from Delta Air Lines and Kia.
The money pays for eyeglasses and eye surgeries for people who need them. It is a fundraiser total, not a count of how many patients have already been seen with this year's gifts.
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