What is Trachoma? Trachoma is one of the oldest known infectious diseases. A bacterial disease, trachoma is spread easily through contact with infected individuals. After years of repeated infection, the eyelid turns inward and…
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The Father Tiãozinho Cancer Patient Support Association was founded in 2004 to serve cancer patients who travel to Monte Claros for treatment from other parts of Mina Gerais, Brazil. For the first nine years,…
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On Friday, September 28, 2018, a 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck the Indonesian island of Sulawesi and triggered a tsunami. Today, five days later, the situation for survivors is dire. As of October 2, the death toll is at 1,…
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Dear Lions, Did you know that since its founding in 1968, our Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) has given out more than US$950 million in grants? That is an incredible amount of money. What is even more incredible is…
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Dear Lions, It is hard to recall a time recently when so many major natural disasters occurred in such a short period of time. Over the past several weeks, natural disasters have struck in several places, with particularly…
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Dear Lions, Earlier this month, a 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia. While the quake lasted only 15 seconds, more than 100 buildings collapsed and more than 100 people have perished. Thousands of people were left…
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In the wake of the worst natural disaster in Puerto Rico’s history, Lions are doing all they can to bring much-needed relief to the area. Lions in Multiple District 51 are supporting their communities by distributing food…
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For her dedication to humanitarian service and medical contributions to the world, Dr. Helena Ndume will be presented with the 2022 Lions Humanitarian Award during the 104th…
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Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) continues to award grants to ensure struggling, Ukrainian families will get the support they desperately need. Since March 2022, more than 65 LCIF grants…
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For his dedication to humanitarian service and medical contributions to the world, Professor Choi Youngsik was presented with the 2021 Lions Humanitarian Award.