Article Archive11.18.2022Eating Out AgainIsolation is just one of the many challenges faced by dementia patients and their caregivers, and Oviedo-Winter Springs Lion Dennis Dulniak who spent seven years caring for his wife, Nancy, knows that all too well. Dennis was inspired to create dementia-friendly dining spots after caring for his wife, Nancy, through…more...11.08.2022Lost, But Never ForgottenIn late 2021 Lion David Lynn took his 96-year-old stepfather to visit the west coast site for the United States’ World War II Submarine Memorial. Located at Naval Weapons Station in Seal Beach, the memorial pays tribute to the more than 3,000 submarine soldiers who lost their lives during World…more...11.01.2022Kindness is ContagiousIn Indonesia, more than 19 million people between the ages of 20 to 70 live with diabetes, according to the International Diabetes Federation. More than 70 percent of those people are undiagnosed. Some of the consequences for living with undiagnosed and unmanaged diabetes include blindness, kidney failure, amputations, nerve damage,…more...10.26.2022Spooktacular Party is a Frightening Good TimeWhether you’re a fan of all things frightening or prefer things on the sweeter side, Halloween can be a time to take a break from your everyday routine and pretend to be someone—or something—totally new. But too many kids sugared up on chocolate bars and skittles roaming dark streets can…more...10.20.2022No Starving ArtistsThe Lions of The Dalles, Oregon were excited their city was chosen for the 2022 Northwest Mural Fest, but even they weren’t expecting how transformative the new murals would be. Now fifteen large murals downtown comprise a historical walking tour of The Dalles, and members of the city’s Lions Club…more...10.05.2022A Smile for SightSight is one of our most valuable senses. It allows us to connect with the moments in life and with each other. After a premature birth, twins Kaya and Alime were both diagnosed with an eye disease called retinopathy of prematurity, and they needed treatment to protect their sight and…more...10.04.2022Yoopers Put in the Miles for Kids with CancerWhen Rylan became sick his parents made the 1,000 mile round-trip journey several times a month to get him treatment. They did this multiple times a month, something any parent would do when their child is diagnosed with Stage IV High-Risk Neuroblastoma, a type of brain cancer. Unfortunately, this is…more...09.28.2022Volunteering Looks Good on YouIt’s been a while since we all got together. And judging from the enthusiasm at the 104th International Convention in Montreal, boy did we miss it. While the COVID-19 pandemic changed how Lions do service, it hasn’t changed how much we enjoy doing it. The bright smiles, big hugs, and…more...09.22.2022Lions on the RunLion Mariusz Szeib echoed former U.S. President John F. Kennedy’s inspirational words about tackling the seemingly insurmountable challenge of going to the moon when he described running hundreds of miles to raise money to support children affected by the war in Ukraine. “We did it, not because it is easy,…more...09.14.2022Doing the Dirty WorkWhen Lions Dale and Sylvia McClease began working with a local program to refurbish computers, they didn’t expect that e- Some devices, especially computers, are refurbished for donations to help local community programs, families, and schools. waste recycling would become one of their club’s most important programs. Now their Maple,…more...Previous1…678910…31Next