Story Category: KO 2 - Kanada

No Athlete Left Behind: Special Olympics and Lions Clubs International Foundation Transforming Lives of Athletes with Profound Disabilities through MATP

Imagine a world where every athlete, regardless of ability, has the chance to shine through sport. This vision is becoming a reality thanks to the extraordinary partnership between the Special Olympics Motor Activity Training Program (MATP) and Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF). Together, they are harnessing the transformative power of sport to empower athletes with profound… Fortsätt läsa No Athlete Left Behind: Special Olympics and Lions Clubs International Foundation Transforming Lives of Athletes with Profound Disabilities through MATP

Jasper Wildfire

Jasper Wildfire July 22 2024. Once the residents were allowed back home on Aug 16 2024, we got our disaster trailer stocked and went to Jasper to feed the residents, breakfast, lunch and the Jasper Legion fed them dinner. We served meals to the residents, fire fighters and disaster relief group. It is still on… Fortsätt läsa Jasper Wildfire

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.

Bekämpar hungersnöd i Indien

Jag fann det vara så enastående att dessa leomedlemmar var stärkta att drömma stort. De kunde utveckla sig själva, nå nya horisonter och utöka det de kunde göra för andra människor i samhället. Jag var mycket tacksam över att vara involverad i denna aktivitet. Hungersnöd och undernäring är något som Indien kämpar med varje dag.… Fortsätt läsa Bekämpar hungersnöd i Indien

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… Fortsätt läsa Retinopathy of Prematurity

Responding to COVID-19 in Canada

When Canada was hit hard by the pandemic, passionate Lions mobilized quickly to support their neighbors in need. With an LCIF COVID-19 frontline relief grant, Lions purchased essential personal protective equipment for healthcare providers and frontline responders caring for vulnerable long-term-care-facility residents and patients, and helping save lives.

Helping Humanitarians Roar

Earth isn’t just our home. It’s where Lions and Leos are called to serve, and our call always begins with a ROAR! With every donation returned in the form of grant programs and funding, Lions Clubs International Foundation – YOUR foundation – amplifies every hour you commit to your community’s well-being. Lions and Leos worldwide… Fortsätt läsa Helping Humanitarians Roar

Second Vice Gouverneur District U-2

En 2011, dans le programme du Président International Wing-Kun Tam avait comme souhait de planter 1 000 000 d’arbres, cette année là j’ai piloté le projet de planter 650 arbres dans ma communauté. L’activité fut un succès et on nous demande de refaire l’activité l’année suivante. Et nous avons distribué 550 arbres. Nous reconduisons cette… Fortsätt läsa Second Vice Gouverneur District U-2