Dear Lion,
Judy and I recently
toured Louisiana and Mississippi, USA, to see the impact Lions had on
communities that were destroyed by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. What I saw there
made me proud of all the Lions that had worked to rebuild these communities for
the past seven years.
In Louisiana, USA, we
visited the Chalmette High School and saw a new building where ruins stood seven
years ago after the hurricane. Lions and LCIF provided this school with new
buses, a computer center with a Lions logo on each computer, a medical center
and a state-of-the-art library. In meeting with the school administration, I
even learned that the administrative staff and teachers had formed a school
Lions club after personally experiencing the great work that Lions
do.
This school
demonstrated the "can do" spirit of Lions that was evident in each relief
project that we saw throughout the area. Lions make a difference. We stay until
the work is done and this is what sets Lions and LCIF apart. We remain committed
and see disaster relief through until the end. Lions in
Japan, New Zealand, Haiti and many other places around the globe know this as
well.
LCIF is able to
remain committed to long-term projects thanks to each of you. Your donations
provide relief for disasters, support youth, save sight, and save lives through
our newest measles initiative. While there are many honorable causes to give to,
as this Lions' year nears its end, I ask for you to consider making a special
donation for the measles initiative.
Through your measles
donations, you can honor a community member or club member with a Melvin Jones
Fellowship. There are also opportunities for club and individual recognition,
including banner patches to recognize generous clubs. However, the most
important reason to donate to the One Shot, One Life: Lions Measles Initiative
is that you are saving a child's life with each dollar donated.
I thank you for
continuing to support the efforts of LCIF. Together we are making a huge
difference in the world.
Serving together
today as a beacon of hope,
Chairperson, Lions Clubs International Foundation
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