LENS Foundation IOP

When Pulitzer Prize–winning photojournalist Doug Mills takes the stage at the LENS Foundation’s 2026 Banquet, The Cheese Ball – taking place at Wild Dunes Resort’s Osprey Ballroom on May 14, 2026 – attendees won’t just be hearing a keynote — they’ll be witnessing history told by the man who’s been standing at its front lines for over four decades. Mills, a decorated photojournalist for The New York Times , has photographed every U.S. president since Ronald Reagan. He’s been embedded on...

Mark your calendars for one of the most anticipated events of the year. On Thursday, May 14, 2026, the Isle of Palms Law Enforcement Neighborhood Support (LENS) Foundation invites you to The Cheese Ball  — a semi-formal, can’t-miss evening of celebration, dining, dancing, and giving back. Held at the Osprey Ballroom at Wild Dunes Resort, this annual banquet raises critical funds for the Isle of Palms Police and Fire Departments while bringing the community together in unforgettable style....

The LENS Foundation Isle of Palms has announced its 2025 Volunteer Award honorees, a trio of residents whose service, leadership, and generosity have strengthened the island in ways that echo well beyond their day-to-day roles. Each will be recognized at the 2026 LENS Annual Banquet: The Cheese Ball—a night that blends heartfelt gratitude with the kind of community spirit Isle of Palms is known for. Founders Recognition Award: Dimi Matouchev Few exemplify the steady, roll-up-your-sleeves...