Summer 2025Past Issues Lead to Serve, Serve to Lead. Dear Lion, As Lions, service is what brings us together — in our own neighborhoods and around the world. We may come from different places and cultures, but we share the same purpose: to make life better for others. Our message for 2025–2026, “Lead to Serve, Serve to Lead,” reminds us that service and leadership go hand in hand. Every act of service shows others what it means to lead with heart. And the…more...Lead to Serve, Serve to Lead.We are committed to leaving this world better than what we inherited. Together, our service makes it possible. And, we can expand our service by growing our membership. A world that shaped his own A.P. Singh calls India home, and it’s a home unlike any other. India is a cradle of human civilization, with a culture that goes back thousands of years. Yet, despite its great antiquity, modern India is younger and more prosperous than…more...Tale of Two Clubs: Big City vs. Small TownThere are nearly 50,000 Lions clubs in over 200 countries and regions around the world — each one shaped by the place it calls home. No two clubs are exactly alike, and that’s what makes each so special. To see this diversity in action, we took a closer look at two clubs from opposite ends of the geographic spectrum: one rooted in a bustling urban center, the other in a close-knit small town. Though separated…more...Forged Under PressureThe badge had never felt heavier for New York Police Department (NYPD) Department of Investigation Lieutenant and Commander Winston Willabus than during the COVID-19 pandemic. Each shift bled into the next — 18, sometimes 20, hours on duty, with no reprieve in sight. But as a Marine Corps veteran, Winston was no stranger to endurance and sacrifice. He remained steadfast in his commitment to his team and his community. At the same time, protests against…more...A Match Made In KindnessI first heard about Mac Ferguson’s need for a kidney donor at one of our regular Lexington Lions Club meetings. He stood at the front of the room, speaking so candidly about his journey. His strength. His determination. And yet, the urgency in his voice was impossible to ignore. I couldn’t shake it. Months passed and Mac’s updates reminded us all how difficult it was to find a donor. Then one day, I realized something:…more...Building a Zero-Hunger World: LCIF and World Food Program USA Partner to Provide School MealsFor millions of children around the world, a school meal is life changing inside the classroom and beyond. Going to school on an empty stomach decreases concentration and stifles academic performance, making it harder to prepare for a strong future. “If I go to school hungry, I just fall asleep in class. Food gives me enough energy to get my work done,” said Janet Lino, a student at Karenga Boys Primary School. Recognizing that nutritious…more...