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Mineola Lions Club Sponsors Helen Keller Event

Mineola organization donates $2,000 to services for the blind.

Supporters and advocates of Helen Keller Services for the Blind gathered on December 12 at the Brooklyn Brewery for a holiday reception.

The Edward Smith Lions Club of Mineola sponsored the event and were on hand to present Helen Keller Services President Tom Edwards with a check for $2,000.

Also in attendance were former Governor David Paterson, State Senator Marty Golden, Assembly Joe Lentol, Assemblyman Felix Ortiz and Marilyn Gelber of the Brooklyn Community Foundation.

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