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 that we have improved the lives of hundreds of millions of people throughout the world.
We could not have done that without you! Did you also know that LCIF relies entirely upon donations from Lions and friends? Yet, only six percent of Lions make an individual donation to LCIF each year. You read that correctly: only six percent of Lions give an individual gift to LCIF. To those who have already made a donation this year, thank you.
If every Lion gave only US$100 this year, we could raise US$140 million. A single US$100 donation can provide measles vaccinations for 100 children, a week’s worth of food for a family after a disaster, life skills training for a classroom of students through Lions Quest, or a loan to an entrepreneur whose business will support an entire family. That donation can, in fact, change someone’s life.
For clubs who donate as little as US$50 per member, LCIF will award special Club Giving Banner Patches. Please encourage every member of your club to support LCIF this year. Help us to help those who need us most.
Can I count on you to demonstrate your commitment to the LCIF mission?
Sincerely,
Dr. Jitsuhiro Yamada
Chairperson, Lions Clubs International Foundation
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