Lions for Groves

Nine Lions Clubs in 2 Districts worked together to raise CAD 250,000 to support the Diabetes Education Centre in the new Groves Hospital in Fergus, Ontario. The financial contribution includes a grant of US 50,000 from LCIF.

Serving Safely in Brazil

When the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the world in 2020, Lions had to figure out different ways to serve safely. Safety became the number one priority as COVID-19 ravaged one community after another. Thankfully, Lions in Third International Vice President Fabricio Oliveira’s District LA-5 in Brazil received a US$10,000 LCIF Emergency grant to purchase 5,000 face… Continue reading Serving Safely in Brazil

Fighting Hunger in India

I found it so amazing that these Leos were empowered to dream big dreams. They were able to expand their own horizons and expand on what they were able to do for their community. I was very grateful to be included in this activity. Hunger and malnutrition are something that India struggles with on a… Continue reading Fighting Hunger in India

Improved Access to Eye Care

We, the members of the Burr Ridge-Hinsdale-Oak Brook (BRHOB) Lions Club, established March 30, 1989, are dedicated to improving communities locally and globally through service and volunteerism. We donate to Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) because together, we can respond quickly for a powerful impact. Here’s one of many BRHOB LCIF grant stories magnified by… Continue reading Improved Access to Eye Care

Warm Happiness ❄

𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐲 𝐚 𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐦 𝐬𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐞, 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮? Winters are approaching in Pakistan, so we decided to donate warm clothes and shoes to kids living in an orphanage. We (me & my Sialkot Stars Lions Club’s Team) went to the 𝐔𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐭 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 and spent a complete evening with these kids.… Continue reading Warm Happiness ❄

PDG

A minha satisfação de ser companheiro e Coordenador de LCIF no meu Distrito e no Clube, foi vivenciar um subsídios para o Hospital do Canse (GPACI) na cidade de Sorocaba São Paulo no que deixo todos abismados e muitos felizes pela ajuda da nossa Fundação Lions Internacional para compra de equipamento de hemodiálise móvel. Tive… Continue reading PDG

Retinopathy of Prematurity

HAVE YOU HEARD OF “RETINOPATHY OF PREMATURITY”? “Retinopathy of prematurity” is a condition whereby the retina of a premature infant may have been damaged. If not diagnosed and treated immediately, the result could lead to blindness. Common diagnosis required a physical examination of the retina after the pupils have been dilated with drops – an… Continue reading Retinopathy of Prematurity

Virtual Events in Romania

Special Olympics Romania has sustained its strong relationship with Lions during lockdown, implementing virtual activities; activating 18 Leos through two online Unified Sports coach seminars; and creating and distributing video coaching materials to all Leo Club coordinators in Bucharest, Bacau and Deva.