Glenside Lions, 201S1, have donated $5,000 to the LCIF Earthquake Appeal for Türkiye and Syria. According to the Government of Türkiye, at least 3,381 people died and more than 20,000 were injured after a 7.8 magnitude quake struck close to the southern city of Gaziantep, followed by another 7.5 magnitude earthquake several hours later. Almost… Continue reading Earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria
Story Category: AE 7 – ANZI (Australia, Nueva Zelanda e Indonesia)
Lions Australia Celebrates 75 Year Flying Banner
On 16th October 2022 combined Lions Clubs and districts along with a public relations grant purchased a flying banner to raise awareness of Lions on the Sunshine Coast Queensland Australia. The following clubs participated 201Q3 Bribie Island-Caloundra-Sandstone Point-201Q4 Nambour and District-Tewantin Noosa and Mooloolaba Lions who organized the event which demonstrates the importance of President… Continue reading Lions Australia Celebrates 75 Year Flying Banner
75 Years of Lions Australia BBQ Awareness
On 27 September combined Lions from 201Q4 Buderim-Nambour and District-Tewantin Noosa and Mooloolaba put on a BBQ to raise awareness of Lions in the community to mark the 75 years of Lions in Australia and were raising funds for childhood cancer.
Melvin Jones Fellow at 101 years old
Maria Van Den Boogard joined the Lions Club of Hornsby on 12 December 2000; joining daughter Pauline and son-in-law Ted to be involved in charitable efforts in the community and beyond. Maria crochets and sews to raise money for Lions. She has so many crafty skills that she is happy to share. Maria made shopping… Continue reading Melvin Jones Fellow at 101 years old
Eastern Districts Little Athletics
Glenside Lions have donated $10,000 to Eastern Districts Little Athletics to upgrade their electronic timing devices for track events. The new devices will provide accurate timing for runners in the track events. This is in line with our Club’s focus on youth in our area. We have regularly supported this Little Athletics Club who are… Continue reading Eastern Districts Little Athletics
Extensive Flooding in Pakistan
Glenside Lions (201C1) have donated $10,000 to Médecins Sans Frontières to assist their efforts in providing relief to people affected by the floods there. One-third of Pakistan is now underwater from extensive flooding due to an exceptionally heavy monsoon season. The widespread destruction is affecting some 33 million people. Médecins Sans Frontières/ Doctors Without Borders… Continue reading Extensive Flooding in Pakistan
Books donation to Lismore City Library
This is a ‘Kindness Matters’ story from Glenside Lions Club. During the recent floods in NSW the Lismore City Library was badly damaged. There was an appeal for book donations to rebuild the library. At Glenside Lions Club, Ann and Evan got to work together with our volunteers and selected an excellent range of brand… Continue reading Books donation to Lismore City Library
Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis
Glenside Lions will donate $20,000 to the Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis through Lions Clubs International Foundation LCIF. This is the June sales revenue of our Glenside Lions Bookmart. This is an important part of our Mission of Service. Responding to the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. The conflict in Ukraine has driven millions of people from their… Continue reading Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis
Humanitarian Crisis in Ukraine
Glenside Lions have donated $10,000 to Ukraine to provide humanitarian assistance to people affected by the war. There is a humanitarian crisis. The fighting has impacted schools, hospitals and orphanages. Homes have been damaged or destroyed. Medical supplies are running low and millions of people are without access to safe water. More than 4.3 million… Continue reading Humanitarian Crisis in Ukraine
Tonga Volcanic Eruption and Tsunami
Glenside Lions have donated $5,000 in February to the Tonga disaster in response to the LCIF appeal. On the 15th of January, a volcano in the South Pacific Ocean erupted, sending ash into the upper atmosphere, and unleashing a devastating tsunami that destroyed homes on Tonga’s nearby islands. Across Tongatapu 90% of power has been… Continue reading Tonga Volcanic Eruption and Tsunami