Beneficiaries
Lions Support the People of Ukraine
United through Kindness Together, Lions across the world – with support from Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) – have united through kindness to support Ukraine refugees in a time of great need. “Alone, we can do so little; together we can do so much.” Because of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, millions of people have been forced to leave their homes to escape the intense fighting and violence, creating one of the fastest moving refugee crises since World War II. As the conflict continues, the number of families leaving Ukraine is expected to continue to rise.
In this time of great need, Lions and LCIF joined together to serve our communities during this humanitarian crisis. Lions in neighbouring countries immediately started to help Ukrainian refugees and displaced persons by collecting truckloads of food and essential resources as well as welcoming refugees into their homes. Some Lions even crossed the border to take supplies to Ukrainians, delivering food and medicine, while others transported men, women, and children from the border to safe zones. Around the world, Lions have raised money, created care packages, and hosted vigils for Ukraine. To magnify their service even more, Lions turned to LCIF for additional help.
Up to the end of March 2022, LCIF had awarded more than US$936,140 for refugee relief to Lions serving in Poland, Hungary, Romania, Austria, Slovakia, Armenia, Lithuania, Finland, Turkey, Bulgaria and Italy to support Ukrainian refugees who have crossed their borders. LCIF’s grant funds to date are expected to help more than 151,715 refugees. Lions also awarded grants to Lions in the Ukraine to address the critical needs of people who remain in the country with about 6.5 million displaced people staying in Ukraine, according to United Nations data.
“Lions and LEOs around the world continue to grieve for those impacted by the ongoing conflict in Ukraine,” said LCIF Chairperson Dr. Jung Yul Choi. “These LCIF grants are empowering our members to help families who have fled their homes to find safety and security during immensely challenging times.”
In this time of great need, Lions and LCIF joined together to serve our communities during this humanitarian crisis. Lions in neighbouring countries immediately started to help Ukrainian refugees and displaced persons by collecting truckloads of food and essential resources as well as welcoming refugees into their homes. Some Lions even crossed the border to take supplies to Ukrainians, delivering food and medicine, while others transported men, women, and children from the border to safe zones. Around the world, Lions have raised money, created care packages, and hosted vigils for Ukraine. To magnify their service even more, Lions turned to LCIF for additional help.
Up to the end of March 2022, LCIF had awarded more than US$936,140 for refugee relief to Lions serving in Poland, Hungary, Romania, Austria, Slovakia, Armenia, Lithuania, Finland, Turkey, Bulgaria and Italy to support Ukrainian refugees who have crossed their borders. LCIF’s grant funds to date are expected to help more than 151,715 refugees. Lions also awarded grants to Lions in the Ukraine to address the critical needs of people who remain in the country with about 6.5 million displaced people staying in Ukraine, according to United Nations data.
“Lions and LEOs around the world continue to grieve for those impacted by the ongoing conflict in Ukraine,” said LCIF Chairperson Dr. Jung Yul Choi. “These LCIF grants are empowering our members to help families who have fled their homes to find safety and security during immensely challenging times.”
So how are some of your donations used?
Take a look at some of the projects and groups of people that Louth Lions have been able to support thanks to your generosity.
Many other offers of help and smaller donations have been given, which are inappropriate to name due to the sensitive nature of the people and situations involved and are private to those who have been in difficulty.
Many other offers of help and smaller donations have been given, which are inappropriate to name due to the sensitive nature of the people and situations involved and are private to those who have been in difficulty.
Louth Lions have recently donated the Lions Message in a Bottle to Lincolnshire Community Health Service N.H.S. Trust Louth/East Lindsey. Pictured below is Matthew Fisher Neighbourhood Lead receiving the bottles from Lion President Sue in the grounds of Louth Hospital
Therapy Dogs
Louth & District Lions Club presentation of fleece jackets to the Louth Team of Therapy Dogs Nationwide specifically in remembrance of Angus one of the Louth team of therapy dogs who sadly died very suddenly earlier this year. Angus was well known and often seen in and around Louth and had visited Louth Hospice, the Louth Library, Getaway Club, Interskill, Lacey Garden School and a number of care homes in the Louth area on a regular basis. The Therapy team in Louth consists of 14 volunteers and 12 dogs and strongly contribute to the quality of life for others on their visits. When you see the team around the area give them a wave or have a word with any of the members and they will be only to pleased to give you further details and if you can help please make contact.
L.I.V.E.S
Louth Emergency Blood Bikers
Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance
Grainthorpe Community Defibrillator
L.I.V.E.S
Defibrillators - Magna Vitae
Using funds raised from the duck race, Louth Lions have been able to donate several defibrillators for Louth and the surrounding areas. The latest has just been presented to the Magna Vitae Trust For Leisure & Culture. The aim of the group is to increase sports/exercise participation around the community of East Lindsey, we both work in village halls, youth clubs, retirement homes, & schools along with our own facilities’. The defibrillator will enable the organisation to provide a safer session for all users as the eldest they have worked with is 96! In addition to the donated defibrillator, they have also ordered an extra defibrillator for their Health Team for their community work. |
Liz McTernan, Local Paracyclist
Louth Lions presented a cheque for £750 to Liz McTernan, a local paracyclist, to go towards the upgrade of her existing paracyclist bike.
Liz is currently ranked seventh in the world in her category and is number one in Europe after winning the European Handcycle Circuit race series last year. She is also a two-time world record holder for the women’s ‘arms-only’ speed trials held an America in 2015. Liz will step up her battle for a place in the national time trial championships in Derbyshire next month and is hoping her newly modified handbike will be up to the test. The money donated will help Liz upgrade her handbike to help her achieve her goals - GOOD LUCK LIZ! Read more: http://www.louthleader.co.uk/news/local/grimoldby-paracyclist-is-on-the-road-to-rio-1-7290764#ixzz43jPRQAWz |
LEBBS (Lincolnshire Emergency Blood Bike Service)
Louth Lions presented a cheque for £750 to Smiler Hutson who represented the LEBBS. LEBBS is run by dedicated volunteers, transporting essential medical items including blood, plasma, platelets, biological samples, x-rays and medical notes between hospitals and healthcare institutions throughout Lincolnshire. It is a vital service that is relied on by an ever increasing number of patients throughout our area. The money donated will help the group to continue their good work and keep LEBBS on the road! |
County Linx Radio
Louth Lions presented a cheque for £500 to County Linx Radio - an organisation who have taken the old Funk bus, which used to travel round our area as part of East Lindsey's service, and converted it into a mobile radio station and IT training centre / community use bus. The donated funds will help the group complete the fitting out of the bus with the new technology and aid the members getting out into the community to villages and towns across our region. Find out more on their website: www.countylinxradio.co.uk |
Louth Hospice & Rej's Dream
The Louth Classic Car team and Louth and District Lions who jointly organise the annual Louth Classic Car Rally recently handed over donations totaling more than £2700 from the proceeds of this years event held on June 11th to representatives of Rej’s Dream and Louth Hospice “Care in the Home” charity. Rej’s dream is a local charity which provides financial support for parents of sick children who have to travel distances to hospitals for treatment. It currently has over 50 families for whom it is providing support. |
Santa's Sleigh
2014 is the first year that Louth Lions have done the Sleigh Run around the local streets and it was fantastic! Over the course of 3 nights in December, volunteers helped Santa to visit approximately 40 streets to wave to lots of children and adults. Once again, the generosity of the people of Louth was brilliant and over the 3 nights raised a massive £618 for local good causes. Hopefully Louth Lions will be back to do the Sleigh Run next year when Santa makes a return visit! |
Louth Lives First Responders
When a “999″ call is made within the responders local area, the Ambulance Service despatch an Emergency Ambulance as normal to the scene. At the same time they will contact the First Responder who is on-duty, due to their location they can often arrive first on the scene and begin to treat the patient by:
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Louth Lions were proud to donate the sum of £500 to Louth Lives First Responders and we are pleased that the money donated will help the team to continue to deliver a much needed service in our community. |
Louth Hospice & Barnabus Hospice
Helping Louth Lions make the presentations today, were Paul and Anne Zukowsky (who are the main organisers of the Classic Car Rally that Louth Lions are proud to support in June each year) and Richard and Lisa Bannister (who also help to run the Classic Car Rally each year too).
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On Thursday 11th September; the president of Louth Lions Jayne Jacklin, made a presentation of £1500 to two local groups. The first cheque for £1000 was presented to Louth Hospice Ltd which is an invaluable organisation within the town which provides support care for people in their homes. The Hospice is a lifeline to many people within the Louth area and the Louth Lions donation will help the Hospice to continue to provide such wonderful care. The second cheque was for £500 and was presented to St Barnabus Hospice which provides nursing care in the home. Again a very worthwhile cause and a service that many people within the Louth area are able to make use of. Lions members that were also at the presentation were Derek Blow, Aileen Blow, Liz Wilson and Ros Webber Jones. |
Ed Holt, Local Tennis Champ
Recently, Louth and District Lions, Humberston North Sea Lions and Grimsby & Cleethorpes Lions made a joint presentation of £600 to help local tennis hero Ed Holt purchase a new wheelchair to help him in his quest for Olympic glory. On Friday 8th August, Ed took delivery of his new wheelchair and once again we would all like to wish him the very best for the Olympics in a couple of years time. Good Luck Ed! |
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On Saturday 12th July, Louth and District Lions, Humberston North Sea Lions and Grimsby & Cleethorpes Lions presented a joint cheque for £600 to Ed Holt at the Louth Tennis Centre.
Ed Holt is on course to take Louth to the Rio Olympics in 2016. He is currently at number 110 in the singles and 78 in the doubles in the world wheelchair tennis rankings. He is intent on continuing his climb into the elite world top 50 to ensure his qualification for the Paralympic Games in Brazil. He has already been included in this year's Great Britain Davis Cup Team. Ed lost his lower leg to osteosarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer when he was 17 years old. He trains at Leeds Met University and plays from the Louth Tennis Centre. The funds that the Lions clubs presented to Ed will boost his quest for Olympic Glory by going towards the funding of a new wheelchair. We would like to wish Ed all the very best in his quest for Olympic Glory! Good Luck Ed! |