Day with the Lions of East Tennessee on 6/20/09
Today was another GREAT day to BE A Lion and to BE WITH Lions!
![Lion Paws under the Day with the Lions Sign Lion Paws under the Day with the Lions Sign](http://lion-paws.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/2009-06-20-dwtl-sign2-300x253.jpg)
Lion Paws under the Day with the Lions Sign
The Day with the Lions and Walk for Sight event is a major fundraiser the the Lions of East Tennessee. From what I’ve learned, all the Lions clubs in our district support nine agencies.
Visit the Lions District 12-N web site to learn more about the agencies who benefitted from the funds raised.
![Start of Walk for Sight Start of Walk for Sight](http://lion-paws.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/2009-06-20-dwtl-walk3-293x300.jpg)
Start of Walk for Sight
I have so many terrific pictures from the Day with the Lions, it was difficult to select just a few to share with you here. Please check out my photo album.
The Walk for Sight began shortly after 10:00 a.m., and I had the privilege of being right at the front with two other mascots: Chilly from the Knoxville Ice Bears and Andy the Armadillo from Texas Roadhouse. We weren’t the fastest walkers, and occasionally got side-tracked to visit with people but it was a neat way to kick off the important Walk for Sight!
![Visiting with Children During the Walk for Sight Visiting with Children During the Walk for Sight](http://lion-paws.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/2009-06-20-dwtl-children08-150x150.jpg)
Visiting with Children During the Walk for Sight
Let’s see, some other fun things that happened (check out the albums for photos of these):
* Met several Fountain City Lions members who helped with the Car Show and booth for refreshments
* Met several Halls Lions members who had a craft booth and a face painting booth, and the soon-to-be “first couple” of District 12-N (DG-Elect Steve Lewis and Lion Sylvia)
* Met several Future Leader Dogs and two Search & Rescue dogs
![Lion Paws with Halls Lions Doing Face Painting Lion Paws with Halls Lions Doing Face Painting](http://lion-paws.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/2009-06-20-dwtl-hallslions-150x150.jpg)
Lion Paws with Halls Lions Doing Face Painting
* Met the University of Tennessee Volunteers “real” mascot, Smoky the Blue Tick Hound
* Met the Tennessee Smokies mascots, Slugger and Diamond
* Participated in the Cake Walk – and just missed winning some goodies by ONE seat!
* Tried to have my eye examined at the booth by the Tellico Village Lions
* Played a piano – not that well, mind you, but played nonetheless!
![Lion Paws with Search & Rescue Dogs Shatzie and Apache at the Leader Dogs for the Blind Display Lion Paws with Search & Rescue Dogs Shatzie and Apache at the Leader Dogs for the Blind Display](http://lion-paws.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/2009-06-20-dwtl-searchdogs5-150x150.jpg)
Lion Paws with Search & Rescue Dogs Shatzie and Apache at the Leader Dogs for the Blind Display
* Met the Anderson County High School Leos and Advisor who volunteered to help with the Cake Walk
* Made an attempt to accessorize my gold Lions Vest. . . with a pink purse?
* Passed out awards to the winning Car Show entries
* I was even a little ornery in attempting to sneak a snack from someone’s cooler, but was busted by a photographer!
As you can see, it was a busy, fun-filled day!
Thank you to PDG’s Wendy Cain and Kaye Forester for walking with me, keeping me hydrated, and taking pictures.
![Lion Paws Sneaking a Snack Lion Paws Sneaking a Snack](http://lion-paws.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/2009-06-20-dwtl-sneakasnack-150x150.jpg)
Lion Paws Sneaking a Snack
Also special thanks to other photographers who have forwarded their pictures for my albums!
Here’s the link again to the photo album. I hope you enjoy them!
Keeping Roaring!