LIONS IN ACTION
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LCIF and Lions are regularly in the news. Below are some recent examples of media coverage.
Has your club or LCIF project recently been featured in a local newspaper or appeared on television? Please e-mail us the story so that we can share the coverage with other clubs. We regret that due to copyright laws we are often unable to reproduce the story.
Obtaining media coverage can be easy when done correctly. For tips on working with the media and promoting an LCIF-sponsored project, please visit the LCIF PR Tools section of the Web site.
The Noosa Journal, Australia, March 5, 2010 — The Lions Quest Youth of the Year, sponsored by Lions in Australia, is named.
Fort Morgan Times, Colorado, USA, March 5, 2010 — LCIF's efforts for Haiti are featured.
House Hunters International, HGTV, March 4, 2010 – The village on Lanta Island, Thailand, rebuilt with LCIF funding with LCIF signage, was featured on the show.
Chronicle of Philanthropy, USA, March 3, 2010 – LCIF's support for Haiti is featured among NGOs helping in the country.
Whittier Daily News, California, USA, March 3, 2010 – The Montebello Lions Club is holding a fundraiser for LCIF Chile relief.
WGN News, USA, March 3, 2010 – LCIF is interviewed during the newscast for relief efforts in Haiti and Chile.
Wexford People, Ireland, March 3, 2010 – The Wexford Lions Club donated US$6775 to LCIF for Haiti relief.
Opthalmology News, Marchn 3, 2010 – Transmission of river blindness in Ecuador has officially been halted, thanks a partnership program of LCIF.
Eagle Valley News, British Columbia, Canada, March 2, 2010 – The Sicamous Lions Club has contributed US$800 to LCIF for Haiti relief.
Vision Monday, February 26, 2010 – The Opening Eyes Program, an LCIF partnership with Special Olympics, is highlighted for the number of athletes screened.
The Journal, England, February 24, 2010 – The Prestatyn and Rhyl Lions Club is donating a bus to Uganda for eye screenings and surgeries.
The Pilot, North Carolina, USA, February 21, 2010 – North Carolina Lions have launched a state-wide campaign to raise funds for Haiti relief.
Leesburg Today, Virginia, USA, February 20, 2010 – Louden County Lions and Leos are raising funds for LCIF's Haiti fund.
Leinstar Leader, Ireland, February 17, 2010 – The Naas Leo Club is holding a trivia contest to raise funds for LCIF's Haiti relief fund.
Chronicle of Philanthropy, USA, February 17, 2010 – In a listing of charitable organizations in the U.S. that are providing assistance in Haiti, LCIF is prominently mentioned.
Marshall News Messenger, Texas, USA, February 17, 2010 – In a story about projects throughout Texas, LCIF's response and local Lions donation to LCIF for Haiti is included.
Rockford Register Star, Illinois, USA, February 13, 2010 – PID Russell Sarver wrote an editoral about LCIF and local Lions response for Haiti.
Cedar Grove/Verona Observers, New Jersey, USA, February 12, 2010 – The Verona Lions Club donated to LCIF for Haiti.
China Weekly News, China, February 12, 2010 – Information on Lions and LCIF's response for Haiti is reported.
Herald Express, England, February 12, 2010 – Paignton Lions are raising funds for LCIF's Haiti Fund.
Greeley Tribune, Colorado, USA, February 11, 2010 – Greeley Lions are encouraging donations to LCIF for Haiti.
Dayton Daily News, Ohio, USA, February 11, 2010 – Germantown Lions recently donated US$16,000 to local and state charities as well as to LCIF and Campaign SightFirst II.
International Trachoma Initiative, Winter 2010 – Lions partnership with The Carter Center and other NGOs in Ethiopia was featured. During MalTra week in November 2009 8 people were treated in one week for trachoma.
Newark Post, Delaware, USA, February 9, 2010 – Brookside Lions promoted their local efforts for Haiti when highlighting LCIF's assisting in the newspaper.
Bahamas Weekly, February 9, 2010 – Freeport Lions are planning a March walk-a-thon to raise funds for SightFirst.
Active.com, February 9, 2010 – Warwick Lions are planning a September 5K race to raise funds for Lions Quest.
Pilot News, Indiana, USA, February 7, 2010 – Lakeville Lions donated US$1,000 to LCIF for Haiti.
Leesburg Today, Virginia, USA, February 5, 2010 – Lions clubs in the area are collecting funds to send to LCIF for Haiti.
Daily News, North Dakota, USA, February 5, 2010 – Lions clubs across North Dakota are raising funds for LCIF's Haiti fund.
The Ledger, Florida, USA, February 5, 2010 – LCIF is promoted as an organization aiding people in Haiti.
Sanibel-Captiva Islander, Florida, USA, February 5, 2010 – Lions clubs of Captiva and Sanibel donated US$2,000 to the LCIF Haiti fund.
Matlock Mercury, England, February 4, 2010 – Matlock Derwent Valley Lions Club has sent a $792 donation to Lions Clubs International Foundation for Haiti.
LaPorte News, Indiana, USA, February 4, 2010 – The LaPorte Lions Club donated US$1,000 to LCIF for Haiti.
South Bend Tribune, Indiana, USA, February 4, 2010 – Lakeville Lions donated US$1,000 to LCIF for Haiti.
Apex Herald, North Carolina, USA, February 4, 2010 – Area Lions members are teaming with the Garner Police Department to host a benefit dinner to raise funds for LCIF's Haiti relief fund.
The Kerryman, Ireland, February 3, 2010 – The Tralee Lions Club held a concert to raise funds for Haiti, donating US$1,580 to LCIF.
Times News, Pennsylvania, USA, February 3, 2010 – West Penn Township Lions pledged US$1,000 to LCIF for Haiti.
Grand Traverse Herald, Michigan, USA, February 3, 2010 – Elk Rapids Lions recognized two club members with a Melvin Jones Fellowship.
The Resident, Rhode Island, USA, February 3, 2010 – The LCIF press release on Lions Hope for Haiti and photos was published.
Holly Springs Sun, North Carolina, USA February 3, 2010 – Local Lions members in District 31-G are teaming up with the Garner Police Department to host a benefit to help with Haiti relief efforts.
Columbus Local News Online, Ohio, USA, February 3, 2010 – The Westerville Leo Club is hosting a talent show to raise funds, with all proceeds going to the LCIF Haiti relief efforts.
Whittier Daily News, California, USA , February 2, 2010 – The Whittier Host Lions Club raises money for Haiti earthquake relief efforts.
Knutsford Guardian, England, February 2, 2010 – The Knutsford & District Lions Club included information about LCIF's response for Haiti in a story about how the club is helping.
Nwla News, Louisiana, USA, February 2, 2010 – Bossier Lions customized LCIF's press release with additional information on how Lions locally are aiding Haiti.
Northland Press, Minnesota, USA, February 2, 2010 – The Crosslake-Ideal Lions Club donated US$5,000 to LCIF for Haiti relief.
Citizen Times, North Carolina, USA, January 31, 2010 – The district governor wrote an editorial about LCIF's response for Haiti and how Lions in the district are helping.
Hamrosamaj, Nepal, January 31, 2010 – A release written by LCIF on Haiti relief efforts was published with a photo of Lions relief efforts.
Macomb Daily News, Illinois, USA, January 30, 2010 – Lions partnered with other service organizations in the community to build a Habitat for Humanity House. LCIF also provided a Core 4 grant.
Wilson County News, Texas, USA, January 29, 2010 – Local Lions shared the LCIF press release with the newspaper, which was republished.
Cumberland Times, Maryland, USA, January 29, 2010 – Oldtown Lions are donating to LCIF for Haiti
Journal Online, Illinois, USA, January 29, 2010 – The Elk Grove Leo Club raised US$171 for LCIF for Haiti.
Pocono Record, Pennsylvania, USA, January 29, 2010 – Western Pocono Lions donated US$600 to LCIF for Haiti.
The News-Review, Oregon, USA, January 29, 2010 – Roseburg Lions are contributing US$1,000 to LCIF for Haiti.
Daily Tribune, Michigan, USA, January 29, 2010 – Hazel Park Lions are contributing to LCIF for Haiti.
EMC News Almonte/Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada, January 29, 2010 – More than 15 clubs in District A-4 have raised US$9,000 for LCIF for Haiti.
Urbana Daily Citizen, Ohio, January 29, 2010 – The Urbana Lions Club is holding a breakfast fundraiser for LCIF Haiti relief on February 13.
Hudson Star-Observer, Minnesota, USA, January 29, 2010 – The Hudson Lions club is supporting Haiti relief efforts.
Long Island News 12, New York, USA, January 27, 2010 – LCIF Chairperson Al Brandel appears on two television shows to discuss Lions' relief efforts in Haiti.
Fios 1, East Coast, USA, January 27, 2010 – LCIF Chairperson Al Brandel is interviewed regarding LCIF's relief for Haiti.
Round Town News, England, January 27, 2010 – Torrevieja Costa Lions in Spain raised US$1,450 for LCIF for Haiti.
Wickenburg Sun, Arizona, USA, January 27, 2010 – The district is aiding people affected by flooding with an LCIF emergency assistance grant.
WLNY, New York, USA, January 26, 2010 – LCIF Chairperson Al Brandel and Dr. Maureen Murphy discuss their recent visit to Haiti for Lions' relief efforts.
Newsday, New York, USA, January 26, 2010 – LCIF Chairperson Al Brandel speaks about his experience in Haiti and Lions' relief efforts.
ABC News, Chicago, Illinois, USA, January 26, 2010 – Carole Burke-Hallberg, a member of the Lions video crew filming Lions' relief efforts in Haiti, speaks about Lions relief efforts and shares her personal video.
Jamestown Sun, North Dakota, USA, January 26, 2010 – Medina Lions are raising funds in the community for LCIF for Haiti.
Droitwich Spa Advertiser, England, January 26, 2010 – Droitwich held a community fundraiser, raising US$3,000 for LCIF for Haiti.
FOX News, Chicago, Illinois, USA, January 26, 2010 – Carole Burke-Hallberg, a member of the Lions video crew filming Lions' relief efforts in Haiti, speaks about Lions relief efforts and shares her personal video.
Falls News Press, Ohio, USA, January 25, 2010 – The press release from LCIF is published in the local paper.
St. Albans and Harpenden Review, England, January 25, 2010 – Harpenden Lions held a community fundraising, raising US$3,000 for LCIF for Haiti.
Shore News Today, New Jersey, USA, January 25, 2010 – Local Lions encourage contributions to LCIF for Haiti.
Suburban Life, Chicago, Illinois, USA, January 25, 2010 – Carole Burke-Hallberg, a member of the Lions video crew filming Lions' relief efforts in Haiti, speaks about Lions relief efforts in Haiti.
FOX News, Chicago, Illinois, USA, January 25, 2010 – Carole Burke-Hallberg, a member of the Lions video crew filming Lions' relief efforts in Haiti, was interviewed on what she witnessed and shared video footage she captured during the trip.
WMAL Radio, Washington D.C., USA, January 24, 2010 – LCIF Chairperson Al Brandel spoke about his visit to Haiti and leading a team of Lions into Haiti to deliver urgently needed supplies.
Respinal & Asociados, Dominican Republic, January 24, 2010 – LCIF Chairperson Al Brandel offered his condolences on the earthquake and talked about Lions' relief efforts.
La Republica, Dominican Republic, January 24, 2010 – LCIF Chairperson Al Brandel was interviewed by Dominican Republic media during his visit with Lions and trip into Haiti.
CBS News, Toledo, Ohio, USA, January 24, 2010 – Vice District Governor Barbara Plaugher and husband Arliss spoke about being in Haiti when the earthquake for a VOSH eyeglass mission.
ABC News, Toledo, Ohio, USA, January 24, 2010 – VDG Barbara Plaugher spoke the VOSH eyeglass mission in Haiti and being there during the earthquake.
FOX News, Toledo, Ohio, USA, January 24, 2010 – Vice District Governor Barbara Plaugher spoke with Fox News about being in Haiti when the earthquake for a VOSH eyelgass mission.
Jacksboro Gazette News, Texas, USA, January 24, 2010 – Jacksboro Lions are encouraging contributions to LCIF for Haiti.
Cumberland Times News, Maryland, USA, January 24, 2010 – The Grantsville Lions Clubs is matching community contributions to LCIF up to $100.
Tungfang, Singapore, January 23, 2010 – Lions in District 302-A1 speak about Lions' relief efforts in Haiti.
Sinchew, Singapore, January 23, 2010 – Lions in District 308 A-1 are contributing more than US$6,000 to LCIF for Haiti.
Macomb Daily, Michigan, USA, January 23, 2010 – Local Lions' efforts and LCIF's response are listed among service organizations assisting Haiti.
Post Star, Illinois, USA, January 23, 2010 – Glens Falls Lions contributed $100 to LCIF for Haiti.
LoHud, New York, USA, January 22, 2010 – The Pearl River Lions Club held a community fundraiser to raise money for LCIF's Haiti relief fund.
Forbes.com, USA, January 21, 2010 – Lions providing immediate help to those impacted by the earthquake that struck Haiti.
Yahoo!News.com, January 21, 2010PR Newswire, USA, January 21, 2010 – A press release from Lions Clubs International Foundation on Haiti relief was distributed across the wire to U.S. newspapers.
The Lindsay Post, Canada, January 21, 2010 – The Lindsay Lions Club is donating $2,500 to LCIF for Haiti relief.
Regional News, Illinois, USA, January 21, 2010 – Palos and Orland Lions Clubs are raising funds in the community and made a donation to LCIF for Haiti.
Daily Express, Malaysia, January 21, 2010 – The Lions Club of Kota Kinabalu partnered with Lions in Japan to provide clean water for 200 people in a community in Borneo. LCIF also provided matching grant funding.
The Pilot, North Carolina, USA, January 21, 2010 – In news on a party hosted by Pinehurst Lions for visually impaired children, LCIF's #1 NGO ranking is referenced.
Bath Chronicle, England, January 20, 2010 – Keynsham Lions collected more than $6,000 in the community to donate to LCIF for Haiti.
Malvern Gazette, England, January 20, 2010 – Malvern Hills Lions Club raised more than $500 during a community fundraiser for LCIF for Haiti relief.
Redcliffe & Bayside Herald, Australia, January 20, 2010 – Kippa-Ring Lions Club has pledged $1,000 to LCIF.
Reno Gazette Journal, Nevada, USA, January 20, 2010 – Residents are encouraged to support LCIF's Haiti fund.
Milestone Examiner, New Jersey, USA, January 19, 2010 – Donations are encouraged to LCIF to support Haiti relief efforts.
Country Messenger, Minnesota, USA, January 19, 2010 – Scandia Maine Lions donated $1,000 to LCIF for Haiti.
Jamestown Sun, South Dakota, USA, January 19, 2010 – LCIF assisted the community following a flood a few years ago, and now residents are being encouraged to support LCIF to aid Haiti.
Newsday, New York, USA, January 18, 2010 – LCIF Chairperson Al Brandel spoke about his upcoming mission to Haiti and Lions' relief efforts.
Marshall Democrat News, Missouri, USA, January 18, 2010 – Contributions are encouraged to LCIF for Haiti.
Dorset Echo News, England, January 18, 2010 – Weymouth and Portland Lions made a contribution to LCIF for Haiti relief.
Parksville Qualicum News, British Columbia, Canada, January 18, 2010 – The LCIF press release on assistance for Haiti was reposted.
Mercer Island Reporter, Washington, USA, January 18, 2010 – LCIF is listed as a reputable organization offering assistance in Haiti.
Eastern Arizona Courier, USA, January 17, 2010 – The Safford Lions Club donated $500 to LCIF for Haiti assistance.
PR Newswire, January 15, 2010 – News was distributed of how LCIF and Lions are helping Haiti.
Daily Independent, Bangladesh, January 13, 2010 – Past President Mahendra Amarasuriya visits with Lions to discuss blindness control and eradication through SightFirst.
Lincoln Tribune, North Carolina, USA, January 4, 2010 – LCIF received the highest ranking from independent charity evaluator Charity Navigator.
150,800
Number of athletes the Lions Clubs International–Special Olympics Opening Eyes program has screened at Special Olympics sporting events worldwide.