LatestThe World Needs LionsChanging the world. It’s why the Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF)—a global foundation—empowered service through its most ambitious fundraising campaign in its history. June 30, 2022, officially marked the end of Campaign 100: LCIF Empowering Service. Thanks to support from Lions, Leos, partners, and other donor support, Campaign 100 is…more...RisingMusic is a form of resilience in Anderson, Indiana. Once a hub for twenty now-defunct General Motors plants, the people of Anderson have a shared legacy of tenacity. The city played a pivotal role in the country’s car manufacturing industry, the details of which are documented in The Herald Bulletin…more...Two Decades of Helping the World See ClearlyFive-year-old Breisy struggled to recognize letters and objects at school. Thanks to support from the Sight For Kids program, a program co-founded by the Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) and Johnson & Johnson Vision, Breisy enjoys a new pair of glasses and—now—she finally sees clearly. Maria, Breisy’s mother, described her…more...2020-2021 Annual ReportThirty years ago, I was helping my husband create materials to promote Lions Clubs International Foundation’s first fundraising campaign, SightFirst. It was during this time that I realized I wanted to be part of Lions; part of something bigger and on an international scale. It is my honor to serve…more...Providing compassionate care and comfort at the end of lifeImagine someone you love is very sick and needs a comfortable space to feel cared for and manage his or her pain at the end of life. Hospice care helps loved ones when treatment can no longer cure or control a disease. An interdisciplinary team of doctors, nurses, social workers,…more...From Ukraine by Bus to PortugalJust weeks after Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, the Braga Lions in Portugal knew they could not remain indifferent to daily reports of devastation and human suffering. Lions sent a bus with food and water, clothes, and medicines to Ukraine and brought back to safety 44 women and…more...When War Came, Lions FollowedWhen news hit in late February that Russia had attacked Ukraine, Lions in surrounding countries knew they had to act. “Lions can’t stand by without taking action,” says Marina Sabini, a member of Lions Club Asti, storici, artisti e presepisti in Asti, Italy. “This is what we thought,” she says.…more...Paving a Pathway to HealingThe Lichfield Lions Club in England showed their kindness by extending a helping hand to the most vulnerable at a time when help was scarce.more...Kicking Weeds to the CurbKindness isn’t only something Lions show toward people, but to the earth as well. In Finland, most summer jobs were eliminated during the summer of 2020 due to the pandemic. The Lions Club Lahti Ankkurit figured they could do some good for their environment and support the local youth--who typically…more...Little Cushions Bring Big ComfortYou never really know how to help a person undergoing cancer treatment unless you’ve been one yourself. In 2016, Adelaide Lions read a blog written by a woman going through treatment for cancer. She wrote that, while she appreciated the gifts from her friends and family, many of them were…more...When Power Lines Go Down, Lions Go to WorkIn just a couple of weeks in 2021, south central Virginia was hit by a one-two punch of two winter storms that blanketed the eight-county region in snow and ice. Although many of their own households had been affected by the storms, members of the Charlotte Lions Club came to…more...Trustee Oswal dedicates life to serving from the heartMore than 30 years ago, Trustee Aruna Abhey Oswal joined her local Lions club in Mumbai, India. As a humanitarian and changemaker, she wanted to expand her service globally to help create a better world and empower others. Early on, Trustee Oswal established herself as a trailblazer within the Lions…more...Lost, Broken, Left behindIt was last summer when thousands of people in Afghanistan left their possessions behind to frantically board planes for safe haven in the U.S. During the chaos of their departure, many prescription eyeglasses were among those small but vital items that were left behind.more...Wake Up and Smell the Lion’s RoarThe rich aroma of coffee wafting through the open air of a farmer’s market or other community event is especially fragrant for the members of the Grayslake Lions Club. Two years ago, when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the 55-member club, like many others, was challenged to find a fundraiser to…more...Rebuilding Communities in Kerala After Devastating FloodsThe people of Kerala, India are accustomed to wet seasons, but 2018’s monsoons brought catastrophic rains and the worst flooding in 100 years. Rising water rushed through communities, destroying everything in its path, including the peaceful way of life for more than one million people. Roads collapsed under the weight…more...Fore-eezing for a CauseThe Orono Lions Annual Snowball Open is not one of those “weather permitting” events. It’s more like “weather welcomed.” All about cold hands, hot drinks, and warm Lion hearts.more...Rope Tow Breathes New Life into Michigan TownWhen Michigan’s Mountain Lions installed a new rope tow, re-opening their Adventure Mountain Ski Hill after a 30-year absence, they tossed a lifeline to their community. Lion President Michael Laakko says the new rope tow is “a vehicle for hope.” And what better time for renewed hope The Adventure Mountain…more...A World In NeedAs we approach June 30, the end of historic Campaign 100, I invite you to read and reflect on ways in which Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF), our global foundation, has magnified your service, my service, and the service of Lions and Leos worldwide.more...Hope AglowOn Saturday, August 14, 2021, at 8:29am local time, a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck the southwestern part of Haiti. That day, over 2,200 people were killed and more than 130,000 homes and buildings were damaged or destroyed. It was another crisis on top of what the country was already When…more...Getting Clean and Giving BackLion Greg Parr sees the faces of the homeless on the streets of his town every day, but what separates him from the many who drive by, is that he stops. At N2N, those in need can find clothes, hot meals, and sack lunches. The executive director of the nonprofit…more...It's About TimeThe Little Beaver Lions from Darlington, Pa., had just wrapped up a productive four-day work weekend at Beacon Lodge Camp in Mt. Union, when Lion Mike Seiber had a question. They were in the main lodge of the 550-acre campus and preparing to leave for home, some 200 miles away.…more...Tied to the LandThe Curonian Spit, an elongated sand dune peninsula separating the Baltic Sea from the Curonian Lagoon in Lithuania was formed more than 5,000 years ago. Situated in the Curonian Spit National Park in Lithuania and the Kurshskaya National Park of the Russian Federation, the sandy and wooded landscape is now…more...Smiling BrightFor children at Pirbright Village Primary School in Surrey, going to school just got a lot brighter. Nestled in the grounds on campus is Pirbright Nurture Farm, a therapy farm of small animals whose only job is to make children feel good. The resident animals at Pirbright Farms provide much…more...Treasure IslandThick rain splattered against the Taoyuan shore as the ocean swelled and swirled. Fifteen hundred people showed up for a beach cleanup on a cold September day. Lions in China Taiwan’s District 300 G2 were worried: Who would show up for their 2021 annual beach clean-up in this stormy weather?…more...Full STEM AheadAs their coach, he taught them Archimedes’ Principal of buoyancy. As his team, they taught him the importance of breaks for bananas, grapes, and bubblegum when you’ve been hard at work. He taught them how to solder and waterproof motors. They taught him how to relieve stress with laughter—frequent laughter.…more...Small Town, Big SpiritLighthouses speak louder than words in Tionesta, Pennsylvania. Nestled on an island along the Allegheny River—at the confluence of the Tionesta Creek—you’ll find a unique landmark that has come to embody the deepest values of community. The Sherman Memorial Lighthouse is a beacon of kindred community, attracting visitors from near…more...Reaching OutWhen Lions in Easton, Massachusetts saw images on TV of the devastation wrought by a tornado that tore through Kentucky in December 2021, they knew they wanted to do something to help. A tornado in December of 2021 hit the downtown of Mayfield, Kentucky hard. “It looked [like] something out…more...What It Means To Be A Lion“Home is not where you live, it’s where you’re understood. And when I got involved with the Lions, I felt home there.” KEVIN WHITLEY, Anchorage Lions Club, Alaska.more...The DNA of LionsWhy do Lions become Lions? Is serving in the genes? A look at what makes Lions tick and how a life of service has benefits beyond helping those we serve.more...A Wheelie Good CauseThe River Hills/Lake Wylie Lions in South Carolina are proof that good deeds don’t require great skill. Just desire. Moe Bell and Lion Rick Thomas check out bikes for the Toys For Happiness charity in South Carolina. Lion Rick Thomas, a retired chemical engineer, was an avid cyclist for 20…more...Whales in the BayEvery year on their Old Newsboys Day, the Michigan Alpena Lions take a day to spread fake news, and people are more than eager to read it. This year’s “Extra Extra” edition of the Alpena News had the scoop on billionaires Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk planning to raise all…more...The Fall from HeavenTo many, Australia is heaven on Earth. North to south, the massive country offers diverse and breathtaking landscapes, with lush rainforests in the northeast transforming to majestic mountain ranges in the country’s south. Natural beauty combined with cosmopolitan flair are no doubt among the reasons 26 million people call the…more...Stopping to Smell the HerbsWhether it is a Lions’ or a Boy Scouts’ meeting, a wedding reception, a picnic for the visually impaired, or a person renting crutches from a medical closet, Five Senses Park in Wheatfield, New York is certainly a community hub. The pavilion is one of many popular amenities at the…more..."Welcome My Friend"Camp Ho Mita Koda, the world’s first and oldest operating summer camp for kids with Type 1 diabetes, will soon be welcoming campers year-round, thanks largely to LCIF and the hands-on work and financial support of the Lions in Northeast Ohio. Founded in 1929, the Ohio camp about 25 miles…more...Recycling Christmas CheerLion Linda Eckard was working as a controller at a local metal recycling center in 2010 when she had a light-bulb moment. Her club in Hanover, Minn. could recycle all those Christmas lights that were being tossed in the trash. It would be like giving two presents in one. Between…more...Standing Down—and Up—for VeteransFlags will be raised, bugles will sound taps, and wreaths will be laid on November 11 as many Lions throughout the country pay homage on Veterans Day to members of the military—both living and dead—who have served their country. For Lion Elmer Madrid, a Vietnam War veteran and president of…more...After Diabetes Diagnosis, One Lion Makes it His Mission to Spread AwarenessWhen Lion Pat Ryan was a child, his grandmother came to live with his family. One thing Ryan noticed quickly was that his grandmother had two different sized feet – size 10 on her right and size 8 on her left. The reason? She had all of her toes amputated…more...Scaring is CaringIn their 45 years the Broadview Heights Lions have never hosted a pancake breakfast. In lieu of a day started with hot flapjacks and friendly neighbors, the Ohio club chooses to spend its year working on ways to scare the bejesus out of the unknowing and innocent at Bloodview Haunted…more...Straight From a Lion’s MouthBeing able to hear a recording of LION magazine helps Lion Andy Arvidson, who is blind, stay informed and connected with other Lions. In a project called Lions Reading to Lions, the magazine, which comes out two times a year, is recorded by members of three clubs in Georgia: the…more...Seeing A Way ThroughThe Taos Lions traditionally screen more than 1,000 students from 17 schools each year in Taos County, New Mexico. But with hybrid schedules and remote learning last year, they couldn’t safely do the usual testing of an entire student body in one day inside a darkened auditorium. Lions in in…more...Hi NeighbourThe birds in North Vancouver’s Hamersley Park couldn’t stop tweeting about their new homes. But the 38 hand-painted houses hung by Lynn Valley Lions Eric Miura and Mike Mavius weren’t just for the birds. The Birdhouse Project was part of United Way British Columbia’s “Hi Neighbour” program to encourage community…more...LCIF Grant Funds Life-Saving Cancer Research in AustraliaGloom and rain don’t keep 13-year-old Jack from fishing with his grandfathers. What would have stopped him just a few years ago was aggressive cancer doctors weren’t sure he’d survive. Jack’s first bout with cancer was a brain tumor. With surgery removing the growth, Jack’s cancer was eradicated. Just 18…more...Reaching Across the WorldLeos in New Jersey found the perfect service project by reaching out to students in China who need extra practice in the English language skills.more...Well DoneLion Bryan Roppolo is serious about barbeque. Look for him on a weekend and you may find him competing in barbeque contests where he labors over a hot smoker hoping to produce a tasty and award-winning pork loin, beef brisket, slab of ribs, or chuck roast. Roppolo, who is a…more...UnconventionalThe 2020-2021 Lion Year was unlike any other, and it culminated in a truly unconventional convention. In so many ways the 103rd Annual Lions Clubs International Convention was everything Lions have come to expect and more. It was a big event jam-packed with seminars, shows, guest appearances, and inspiring addresses.…more...Hakuna MatataIn-person gatherings have been sorely missed by the clients of the Lion Center for the Visually Impaired (LCVI) in Pittsburg, California. The center, which serves about 200 seniors a year who are blind or have low vision, shut down in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A group of…more...A Noble CausePat Lalor’s family has been farming in Ireland for a very long time – since 1844 to be exact. “It’s what we’re best at,” says Lalor, a slim 72-year-old organic oat farmer. One farmer had a litter of nine puppies and gave the money from their sale to the project.…more...Everybody’s Gone SurfingLions in California have been hosting an annual Surfing Clinic for the Blind and Visually Impaired for more than 25 years. And it's a big hit.more...Reaching Rural Communities Fighting COVID-19Lions in Karoi, Zimbabwe, fight to save their community from the spread of COVID-19 by traveling deep into rural areas to deliver vaccines. “Our desire is to reach herd immunity in our little town,” says Lion Chipo Green.more...A Heart For ServiceWe serve with love and compassion in communities around the world. The selfless giving of our time and effort is precisely what makes Lions so special. When we give, we expect nothing in return. Yet we gain so much. Our service offers hope and connection in the face of great…more...