Health Checks Promote Inclusion for SOIna Athletes
JAKARTA – NOV 7, 2006
By: Jonathan Elbert Chandra
Demonstrating its commitment to health, humanitarian service, and equality, Lions Club Jakarta Tomang of District 307A1 organized a special health-check initiative for approximately 120 athletes and their families from Special Olympics Indonesia (SOIna) clubs. Lions Club Jakarta Lighthouse and Leo Club Jakarta Kharisma supported the initiative, in coordination with the Special Olympics and Disability Committee District 307.
Held as part of the Health Care Expo 2026 at Mal Taman Anggrek, Level 2 Hall, the event provided athletes with intellectual disabilities (and their families access to several essential healthcare services through collaboration with professional healthcare partners. The Indonesian Dental Association – West Jakarta (PDGI – Jakarta Barat) provided dental examinations, Biotek Farmasi conducted blood glucose and general health screenings, and Mayapada Hospital facilitated eye examinations.
The event not only provides health support but also reinforces that individuals with intellectual disabilities (IDD) deserve equal access to healthcare and the opportunity to live healthy, dignified lives. Through collaboration among Lions, Leos, healthcare professionals, and SOIna, healthcare access can expand, and more inclusive initiatives for IDD can be created.
This partnership also highlights the importance of engaging professional organizations, hospitals, healthcare companies, and community organizations in developing sustainable programs that address the specific needs of people with disabilities. Together, these efforts can extend beyond individual events to build greater awareness, participation, and opportunities for inclusion.
The activities reflected Lions Clubs International’s global service priorities, particularly Diabetes, Vision, and Humanitarian Service. More importantly, they demonstrated that serving the community means recognizing every individual’s needs, abilities, and dignity, regardless of disability.
Honggo Affandy, President of Lions Club Jakarta Tomang and Multi-District Coordinator for Special Olympics and Disability, District 307, emphasized the importance of extending care beyond sporting achievements.
“Inviting Special Olympics Indonesia athletes to participate in this health-check initiative is a genuine expression of Lions’ commitment to equality and humanity. We want to ensure that athletes with intellectual disabilities receive the same attention and healthcare services without discrimination.
Our care for these athletes should not be limited to the moments when they compete and achieve sporting success. It must also be reflected in our commitment to their health and quality of life. Everyone deserves an equal opportunity to live a healthy, happy, and dignified life. That is what it means to serve with heart.”
This health-check initiative also serves as a kickoff to next week’s national badminton and bocce tournament, organized for Special Olympics athletes. By placing healthcare and well-being at the forefront of the sporting activities, Lions and its partners reaffirm that supporting athletes means caring not only about their performance and achievements but also about their overall health and quality of life.
Through these collaborative initiatives, Lions Club Jakarta Tomang, together with its supporting clubs, healthcare partners, and the District 307 Special Olympics and Disability Committee, reaffirms that inclusion must go beyond words. It requires meaningful engagement, equal access to services, and sustained collaboration.
Because every individual deserves to be seen, supported, and allowed to thrive.
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