FeaturesCelebrating the influential life of Jimmy CarterDuring my time as Lions Clubs International president, I had the distinct honor of working closely with former President Jimmy Carter. A Lion for over 60 years, he was an incredible servant leader whose dedication to helping others never ceased. Carter served as the 39th president of the United States…more...Embracing NeurodiversityOne of the most appealing aspects of Lions International is the wide variety of clubs that service-minded individuals can join. With 1.4 million Lions in more than 200 countries and geographic areas around the world, it’s no wonder that no two volunteers are the same. Each Lion enriches their club…more...Making Papa ProudFor 17-year-old Mia Narciso of Palos Park, Illinois, the Lions club was always synonymous with her grandfather, Thomas “Tom” Post. Along with family and football, giving back to others was most important for the man they called Papa. “He was the kindest person I’ve ever met,” Mia said. “It never…more...Serving Against All OddsFounded in 1997 as Lions Club Donetsk Universal, Lions Club Svyatogorsk is the oldest Lions club in Ukraine. Despite facing tremendous odds in a country enduring more than a decade of conflict, the club members are holding on tightly to their resolve to help those in need — and each…more...100 Years of Unstoppable SpiritIt was June 30, 1925, when 45-year-old Helen Keller took the stage at the ninth annual Lions International Convention in Cedar Point, Ohio. Her historic address was a rally cry that not only guided the course of Lions’ service over the past century — it established boldness as an enduring…more...Step Right Up!Who doesn’t love a carnival? It’s a place where you can bring your whole family and spend the day enjoying games, good food and special events, all while having lots of fun. And that’s exactly the experience Lions in Malaysia set out to offer in several communities — with a…more...Lions Are Spreading Joy and Feeling It, TooMost people join a Lions club to make a difference and help their communities. But here's the thing — they end up finding so much more than they ever expected. So, what exactly makes being a Lion so special? We took a peek at our latest member satisfaction survey to…more...Make Your MarkAsk Fabrício Oliveira about his native Brazil, and he’ll tell you it’s the lungs of the world. An evergreen canopy rimmed in turquoise shoreline. He’s from a small municipality there, the son of fabric merchants with entrepreneurial vigor in their blood. By age 18, Fabrício was already part of the…more...Answering the CallWhen a crash left two people seriously injured on a roadway in Dharan, Eastern Nepal, in early 2024, it was not emergency medical professionals or firefighters who jumped into action to save lives — but a group of Lion doctors that happened to be passing through at the right time. A couple of…more...Dancing in The DarkFor the students in the Haddonfield Lions’ ballroom dance classes, the first lesson is important: Leave your troubles at the door and take your smile to the dance floor. “Dancing is a time to relax and have fun,” said dance student Nimit Kaur. “There’s no time to think about your…more...Finding BalanceNumerous research studies have tried to prove what every person who has ever volunteered knows to be true — doing good feels good. So, what does that hit of dopamine do for a person’s overall health and well-being? In a study published in The Gerontologist, older volunteers were less likely…more...Two Generations One MissionIn 1954, Dr. Jack Weber, a first-year Lion, attended the Lions International Convention in New York City where a crowd gathered around an elderly gentleman in a wheelchair. The man was Melvin Jones. Weber waited his turn, then bent down to shake hands with the founder of Lions Clubs International.…more...