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
Story Category: Special Olympics
Unified Run
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
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
Donate rehabilitation buses to the community
Lions Clubs International District 300B3 Taoyuan phoenix We believe that in every corner of the world, there are always people serving society silently. warm this society
血糖檢測活動
為社會做健康的服務
International Lions Convention in Melbourne, by Lion Ben Haack
As a Global Athlete leader and former member of the Board of Directors of Special Olympics International, it means a great deal to me to be able to join Lions Clubs International, the largest, most active and most inclusive service club organization in the world. I am a proud member of a local Lions club… Continue reading International Lions Convention in Melbourne, by Lion Ben Haack
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!
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
Celebration Mission: Inclusion through Japan Lions Leadership
On the sidelines of the 77th United Nations General Assembly in New York City, Special Olympics hosted its Global Health Leadership Summit to highlight the urgent need for inclusive health programming in support of individuals with intellectual disabilities. In partnership with the Golisano Foundation, the Special Olympics Global Health Leadership Summit brought together leaders from… Continue reading Celebration Mission: Inclusion through Japan Lions Leadership
Aarogya: Move For Health – Mobile health clinic
“Aarogya: Move For Health” – Mobile health clinic project for the needy by young Lions of Nepal Biratnagar, Nepal District 325 C, MD 325 Nepal, CA 6D A door-to-door unique free screening, diagnosis, consultation & treatment project for the needy has been initiated by LC Dharan Ghopa United & their sponsored club, LC Dharan Ghopa… Continue reading Aarogya: Move For Health – Mobile health clinic