The Lions of Northern Greece co-organized with Special Olympics Hellas the largest unified event in Greece, specifically a Unified Run, a symbolic 1,000-meter race with 150 Special Olympics Hellas athletes, many school children from Northern Greece, and several volunteers. Unified Sports join people with and without intellectual disabilities on the same team. It was inspired… Continue reading Unified Run
Story Category: Ca 4 – Europa
Invigorated and Inspired by Attending the 2024 LCIF Convention in Melbourne
I have had the pleasure of working with Special Olympics International for the last 14 years. In early 2023, when Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) had their board meeting in Ireland, I was lucky enough to attend a supporting event hosted by Special Olympics Ireland. Many may not know this, but Special Olympics and LCIF… Continue reading Invigorated and Inspired by Attending the 2024 LCIF Convention in Melbourne
Leo Service Grant goes to Sounds of Anatolia!
In March-June 2022, Leos and Lions of Istanbul’s Asian Side set up a music classroom in Yunus Emre Secondary School located in Çaycuma county of Zonguldak city. Atalar Leo Club and Üsküdar Lions Club turned a neglected room used for storage into a colorful classroom with the best beats. The requirements of the room were… Continue reading Leo Service Grant goes to Sounds of Anatolia!
Child Patients Travel First Class in Istanbul!
Lions of Istanbul’s Asian Side proudly delivered an LCIF granted Leukemia Patients Transporter to Laughing Heals Association with a signature ceremony in June 2022. The transporter, specially hygienize for leukemia, serves each child during the treatment for three years. Children are taken from their homes and brought to the hospital for their pre-chemo tests followed… Continue reading Child Patients Travel First Class in Istanbul!
Turkish Lions Stand with Ukraine
Leaving their homes behind in this difficult time, Ukrainian refugees are welcomed with open arms by Lions of Istanbul’s Asian Side. As declared by Ukrainian Solidarity Association and Ukrainian Consulate – the emergency needs of the refugees were food, clothing, drugs and medical supplies. Considering the wellbeing of children and elderly in the cold weather… Continue reading Turkish Lions Stand with Ukraine
Diabetes Vehicle Roams the Streets of Istanbul!
Lions of Istanbul’s Asian Side proudly delivered an LCIF granted Diabetes Education and Screening Panel Van to Turkish Diabetes Foundation with a lovely outdoor ceremony in April 2022. The vehicle drives diabetes awareness into the lives of the local communities in all 39 counties of Istanbul. Furthermore, it’s available to Lions and Leos anytime they… Continue reading Diabetes Vehicle Roams the Streets of Istanbul!
Lions, Leos and Special Youth hit the court!
Youth with intellectual disabilities between 14 and 25 enjoyed playing basketball with Lions and Leos of Istanbul’s Asian Side in European Basketball Week, November 2021. Since everyone enjoyed the event so much, they got together again in February 2022. This time to hit the basketball court as well as a bowling alley! 40 participants joined… Continue reading Lions, Leos and Special Youth hit the court!
Diabetes Video Awareness
Lions Club Kos organizes free blood sugar measurement in collaboration with the medical association of Kos Island Greece on the 12th of November at Konitsis Square Kos Town ( Kos Island-Greece) to raise awareness among our fellow citizens about diabetes.
Unified with Refugees – Unified in Service
Special Olympics and the Lions Clubs International Foundation team up in nations around the world to make social inclusion a reality for individuals with intellectual disabilities through the power of community service. As part of this shared commitment, both organizations use the power of inclusive sports to break down barriers of exclusion and replace them… Continue reading Unified with Refugees – Unified in Service
Lion Martin & New Voices Europe for kids in Kenya
Martin Petrov from Vidin became „Ubuntu“ – climbed Kilimanjaro and won the hearts of children in Africa. The Vidin native is a part of the global cause „Kilimanjaro for Kids“ of Lions New Voices Europe, Lions Global Action Team, as a representative of the Bulgarian Lions Clubs and the Association of Lions Clubs in Bulgaria… Continue reading Lion Martin & New Voices Europe for kids in Kenya