On November 8, 2024, on a crystal-clear day in beautiful Trinidad and Tobago, Kester Edwards’ dream of hosting beach games in the Caribbean became a reality. Kester Edwards is a longtime Special Olympics athlete, Lion and Melvin Jones Fellow. He is also the Manager of Sport and Development at Special Olympics International in Washington, D.C.… Continue reading Special Olympics and Lions Clubs International carry the Torch of Hope while making a Big Splash in Trinidad and Tobago
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President, Marshalltown Evening Lions
Peace Poster “PEACE WITHOUT LIMITS” was the theme for the 2024-2025 Lions International Peace Poster competition. The Marshalltown Evening Lions hosted the Marshalltown 9MC District awards ceremony and reception at the Marshalltown Public Library. Sandra Thomae, Lenihan teacher and Marshalltown Evening Lions chairperson for the event coordinated with Nicholas Beard, Lenihan art instructor. Judging of… Continue reading President, Marshalltown Evening Lions
Lions Help Hurricane Helene Victims In Eastern GA
This is the story of Lions stepping up and providing disaster relief to residents of Lincoln, McDuffie, and Wilkes Counties in eastern Georgia.
Something Good
Members of the McKeesport Lions Club have been collecting pop tabs for Ronald McDonald House in Pittsburgh (they recycle the tabs at a local center and use proceeds to help stock the pantry for families whose children are undergoing long-term care at the adjacent UPMC Children’s Hospital) and club president Marie Domingo dropped off the… Continue reading Something Good
Concert Handicapped Accessability
After many years of fundraising, the McKeesport Lions Club installed a wheelchair-friendly area and walkway at the Lions Bandshell (that the club built in 1953) to make it easier for anyone wheelchair-bound to enjoy the Summer Concert Series that the club presents each Sunday evening in the summer along with the City of McKeesport and… Continue reading Concert Handicapped Accessability
Donate Device to Improve Reading
The North Summit Lions Club donated a RUBY Handheld Video Magnifier to a local boy, Ethan Weber, who has Stargardt disease that causes vision loss in children and young adults. The RUBY magnifies high-contrast images with no distortion, whether at home or on the go. It made an immediate improvement with Ethan’s reading, including reading… Continue reading Donate Device to Improve Reading
Expanding Lions Quest: Transforming Alabama’s Juvenile Justice System
The Lions Quest program is making significant strides in Alabama’s juvenile justice system, with active programs in multiple counties and promising expansion on the horizon. District 34 C, with the help of a Lions Quest grant will launch a Juvenile Justice Lions Quest Program in Escambia County, set to begin in January. The district is… Continue reading Expanding Lions Quest: Transforming Alabama’s Juvenile Justice System
New Washing Machine
Through the grapevine Boise Vista Lions found out that a widow in our community had been without a working washer for over 7 months. Upon receiving this information we were able to coordinate getting a new machine from a local appliance company and we delivered and installed it in her home.
Recycled Eyeglasses Distribution and Screening
This year Missouri Lions have distributed over 1306 recycled eyeglasses in the state of Missouri to those who can’t afford to purchase glasses or have an eye exam. This is with 29 missions with seven more scheduled within the state.
Inclusive Playgrounds in District 12
Supporting our District12 N in 2 different inclusive playgrounds has changed lives not only for individuals but also families and communities. What an amazing way to see the project from conception to reality. So many smiles on the faces of all using the inclusive playground. This would not have been possible without LCIF!! Thank you!