The Phoenix Barangay Lions Club in collaboration with the Federation of Philippine American Chambers of Commerce held a Medical and Humanitarian Mission in Iloilo province, Philippines. This was made possible through the LCIF Lead Donor Grant by International Director Marie Cunning. The Head of Mission is Zone Chair Charmel Dela Cruz from Arizona.
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Mineral Lake Lions Club Bridging the Gap
Nestled at the base of Mt. Rainier, the Mineral Lake Lions Club (District 19N) has been a cornerstone of the community for more than 70 years. Known for their stewardship of the 94-site Lions Den Campground, the expansion of their community’s food bank, and their annual fishing derby, the club has once again demonstrated its… Continue reading Mineral Lake Lions Club Bridging the Gap
Texas Relief Project
There wasn’t much we could do in Connecticut but watch with dismay as parents waited to hear if their children were alive. This event has changed people forever. Raising money was important, but we thought that people who have lost hope might need some words of kindness from strangers, which is the reason we handed… Continue reading Texas Relief Project
Louisiana Lions Eye Foundation’s Vision Impact
The Louisiana Lions Eye Foundation (LLEF) is transforming vision care in Louisiana and beyond. Through the Carl and Beulah Landry Baldridge Endowment for Sight, LLEF supports local vision clinics, eyeglass recycling and education with LSU’s School of Ophthalmology. With 39 clinics statewide, LLEF has provided eye exams and glasses to over 216 patients this year… Continue reading Louisiana Lions Eye Foundation’s Vision Impact
Returning to Serve: Humanitarian Outreach 2025
Returning to Serve: Valley Hi Lions and Partners Lead Humanitarian Outreach 2025 in Iriga In the wake of Super Typhoon Kristine and a string of natural disasters in late 2024, Humanitarian Outreach 2025 (HO25) emerged as a critical, multi-month relief and recovery initiative in Iriga City, Philippines. Spanning from November 2024 to February 2025, HO25… Continue reading Returning to Serve: Humanitarian Outreach 2025
Lions Save a Young Girl’s Life – Life
Bloomfield Lions Club vision screening saves the life of kindergartener by detecting cancerous tumor with its photo screening camera.
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… Continue reading No Athlete Left Behind: Special Olympics and Lions Clubs International Foundation Transforming Lives of Athletes with Profound Disabilities through MATP
Leos Support Inclusion and Unified Sports
The Leos from Multiple District (MD) 22 in Towson, Maryland hosted an event for Special Olympics athletes, Lions and Leos to come together and play bocce ball. Lions, Leos and Special Olympic athletes were paired into teams of four. Each team had a mix of participants competing together, to gain a deeper understanding of the… Continue reading Leos Support Inclusion and Unified Sports
Award banquet in District 23-C recognizes non-Lion humanitarians
Brings in new Lions club members and raises US$8,000 in LCIF donation Sixteen years ago, Past District Governor (PDG) and current CA-1A Area Leader Mary Krogh had an idea to begin an annual humanitarian award banquet to recognize local non-Lions for their service to their communities. “At the time I was tasked with sponsoring an… Continue reading Award banquet in District 23-C recognizes non-Lion humanitarians
Special Olympics and Lions Clubs International carry the Torch of Hope while making a Big Splash in Trinidad and Tobago
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