FeaturesRooted In ServiceService is the foundation of Lions. It’s who we are and what we do. Our roots run deep — stretching far and wide to build lasting connections and strengthen our world. Every time we serve, our roots grow stronger and deeper. Where roots run deep The 200-foot stone wall that…more...Crossing into FriendshipLion Mike Contreras of Whidbey Island, Washington, was about to cross a busy street when he noticed an elderly man in the crosswalk struggling to maneuver his wheelchair. The Oak Harbor Lion and former police officer quickly jumped in to help. “As I pushed his wheelchair across the street, he…more...Q&A with Lion Stephanie GraefAfter receiving several invitations, Stephanie Graef finally said yes to joining the Chassell Lions Club in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. At first, she simply wanted to get more involved in her community. What she didn’t expect was how naturally her work as an anti-human trafficking engagement specialist would connect with her…more...Transforming Lives at Both Ends of the LeashWhen three wide-eyed puppies arrived at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) on a sunny spring day in Phoenix, 30 female inmates were eagerly waiting to meet them. “Everybody wants to get in on it,” said Lion Cris Gerard, treasurer of the Lions Project for Canine Companions (LPCC) and the driving…more...Fastened for the FutureAt first light on Pediatorkope Island in eastern Ghana, parents walk their children to the muddy banks of the Volta River. No yellow buses wait here. Instead, small wooden boats line the shore, ready to carry students to school on the mainland. Children ages 4 to 15 pile into the…more...My Surprise InductionI share the story of my Lions induction often — partly because it’s pretty comical, but mostly because it shaped who I am today. Even though I grew up around Lions, I never realized it was an international organization. To me, it was just the club my parents and all…more...The Science of ServiceYou know the feeling. You pull on your Lions gear, maybe still yawning from the night before or shaking off a long day at the office. But the moment you arrive at a service project, roll up your sleeves and start connecting with others, something shifts. The tiredness fades, your…more...Born to Be KindI didn’t step into service one day — I was born into it. Some of my earliest memories are of standing beside my parents outside supermarkets, collecting food for families in need. My small hands held donation cans while their big hearts showed me what kindness looked like in action.…more...The Flyin’ LionMost people fear falling. Lori Bennett paid for the privilege. Sitting in a small propeller plane at 14,000 feet, she watched — with the last sliver of her vision — as her friend vanished out the door. “Scariest thing I’ve ever seen,” she said. But there was no time for…more...Driven to Serve“I was a broken man,” said Lion Bill Todd of Morro Bay, California. His wife of 33 years, Jami, was in the final months of a relentless fight with cancer. Grief and caregiving consumed every ounce of him. At his breaking point, Bill told his son and fellow Lion, Mike…more...The Heart of Service Beats OnArishya Aggarwal was concluding her talk at the 2023 Lions District 5M13 convention when a voice called from the back of the room: “Why aren’t you already a Lion?”. The young community leader laughed along with everyone else, but inside something shifted. “I stood there, holding the microphone and felt…more...2024-2025 Annual Report Dear Lions, Leos and Friends, Serving as your chairperson this year has been a true honor. Thank you for your service, support and commitment to our humanitarian mission. Let us celebrate our progress, share our stories and carry this momentum into the future. Yours in service, Dr. Patti Hill…more...