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MD C LIONS WEBSITE


PARTNERING LIONS PROJECTS
Following is a list of projects that have received endorsement from the Council
of Governor's. Each year the projects are reviewed and must meet requirements
outlined by the Policy Manual of MDC to continue as an endorsed project
STARS Alberta Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society (STARS) (AB):
Originally created by Lions of Multiple District 37. Over the past 15 years Lions
of MD37 & MD C have contributed over a $1,000,000 towards the operation of
this valuable serviceThe Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society is dedicated to
providing a safe, rapid, highly specialized emergency medical transport system
for the critically ill and injured.
To request a STARS Fellowship contact PCC Betty Ann Robson
Lions Foundation of Canada:
The Lions Foundation of Canada is a federally incorporated charitable
foundation created by the Lions Clubs of Canada. Its mission is to provide
service to physically challenged Canadians in the area of mobility, safety
and independence; and to assist other charitable endeavours as appropriate.
Current contact is PDG Francis Sawiak
Lions of Alberta Foundation (AB):
Current chairman is PCC Betty Ann Robson
MDC Lions Cavalcade For Diabetes Awareness (AB):
The Lions Cavalcade was born in 1987 when it was proposed to establish a
highly visible province wide fund raising program to raise fund to support
various Canadian Diabetes Association Diabetes Awareness programs.
Current contact PCC Dennis Stevenson
Canadian Lions Eyeglass Recycling Centre (CLERC):
Approved by District 37E as the first operational Eyeglass Recycling Centre in
Canada.
The centre, handles the collection of old eyeglasses, the sorting, cleaning, and
placing proper prescriptions on each pair, packaging same, and distributing
them to programs and needy people throughout the world. With eyeglasses
coming mainly from Lions Clubs, and many other sources. Operating at the
Calgary Correctional Centre, with eight lensometers on-line, and are responsible
for producing more than 200,000 glasses annually for shipment. The Center
uses all volunteer offenders and one Correction Officer to oversee the program.
Lions members, Senior Citizens Club members, Church members,
Optometrist and grocery stores collect these glasses for
the program. Chairperson Lion James Lee
Lions Sight Centre in Calgary(AB):
The current contact is Lion Glenn de Boer
Canadian National Institute for the Blind (AB):
Has been helping blind, visually impaired and deaf blind Canadians address one
of the greatest challenges of their lives, thriving-not just surviving -in a sighted
world. This is a national organization and has been operating since 1918. the
Lions and Lioness Clubs provide financial support for specific requirements.
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