Dear Lion,
As the year comes to an end, I
want to thank you for all of your admirable service work through your clubs and
through Lions Clubs International Foundation. LCIF would not be what it is
without your
support and dedication to service.
This can easily be seen through
your disaster relief response to Typhoon
Haiyan in the Philippines. As I was shown the devastation and wreckage
during my visit recent visit there, I was humbled and saddened by what I saw.
But I also saw Lions' efforts to provide aid, including where other
organizations could not. This filled me with great pride. Lions on the ground
have made a huge difference in the month following the
typhoon.
Lions around the world are
helping to amplify typhoon relief efforts through more than US$ 1 million in
disaster relief donations to LCIF. The Lions, Multiple Districts and countries
that have made large contributions and commitments for the Philippines can be found
on the LCIF website.
Along with Lions, our partners
at VSP Global should also be recognized for their commitment – they are matching
every dollar that VSP Global employees donate to LCIF for disaster relief in the
Philippines, up to US$10,000. We are grateful for everyone's support – every
dollar helps and can restore hope when someone has lost
everything.
I
witnessed more of Lions' dedication to supporting LCIF at several recent
fundraisers. Contributions made at local golf events in Japan and MD 300 Taiwan
will strengthen humanitarian programs. And I am looking forward to attending a
Lions
golf fundraiser and tournament in Spain this March. Lions must register by
January 31, 2014. The tournament proceeds will
support LCIF's efforts to stop
measles worldwide.
Lions
around the world are truly making a difference. I am excited to see what the
next few months hold for Lions and LCIF as we continue our humanitarian efforts
to change lives.
Sincerely,
Wayne A.
Madden
Chairperson, Lions Clubs
International Foundation
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