The Lions Clubs of Belgium have received an inaugural Golisano Health Award, given to them by the leadership of Special Olympics Belgium. The Lions of Belgium and SO Belgium have shared a vibrant national partnership since 2010, focused on improving the quality of health services offered to individuals with intellectual disabilities.
The Golisano Foundation is one of the largest private foundations in the United States devoted exclusively to supporting programs for people with intellectual disabilities. The Golisano Health Award is bestowed upon leaders in the health field for Special Olympics.
Council Chairman Remy Huwaert of Multiple District 112 accepted the award from Piet Steel, president of Special Olympics Belgium. [pictured above]
"We are incredibly grateful for the support that the Lions Clubs of Belgium provide to our athletes across Belgium every year, and even more honored to bestow upon them this unique distinction," says David Evangelista, acting president and managing director of Special Olympics Europe-Eurasia.
Congratulations to the Lions of Belgium on this prestigious recognition!
Mission: Inclusion is the global partnership between Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) and Special Olympics. Since 2001, Special Olympics has partnered with Lions around the world to provide health education to families and caretakers of individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Lions around the world support the growth of Opening Eyes (LCIF’s vision care partnership program with Special Olympics) engage Leo youth volunteers in inclusive sports, host family health forums and support the creation of Special Olympics-focused Lions Clubs integrating athletes into local Lions Clubs.
