To the editor:

Dowagiac Lions would like to thank all of the individuals and corporate sponsors who made contributions to the 2011 White Cane Drive.

About $ 2,000 was raised which will enable us to continue to help citizens of Dowagiac with their vision and hearing needs.

All White Cane monies that are collected go directly to providing help to those who need our assistance.

Our corporate sponsors included: Beeson Street Bar, James L. Mosier Well Drilling, Matthew Cripe, DDS, Skibbe Business and Tax Service, Hannapel Home Center, Vylonis Contracting, Hale’s True Value, Williams A-1 Expert Tree Service, Imperial Furniture, Wolverine Mutual Insurance and Judd Lumber.

Patrons were: Ivan and Bernice Gwilt, Ned and Lou Sutherland, Wally Kuriata, Ron Jones and Lyle Taylor.

Dowagiac Lions Club