OAK
BROOK, Ill., June 25,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lions International celebrated
several milestones during the 106th Lions International Convention
in Melbourne, Australia. Nearly
10,000 Lions attended this pinnacle event to reconnect with Lions
from around the world, discover innovative ways to grow and support
clubs and commemorate another year of serving communities in
need.
From July 1, 2023, through
June 30, 2024, more than 390 million
people were helped thanks to the unwavering commitment of the more
than 1.4 million Lions and Leos. Additionally, the Lions Clubs
International Foundation, the charitable arm of Lions Clubs
International, awarded more than $45
million in grant funding that supported the compassionate
works of Lions, empowering their service and addressing the needs
of their communities both locally and globally.
"In a world always in need of service and compassion, Lions and
Leos rise to the occasion and provide hope to communities with
unmet needs," said Dr. Patti Hill,
2023-2024 international president. "I am proud to be part of an
organization that continues growing the good and proving when Lions
come together, we can change the world."
Highlights from the 106th Lions International Convention
included world-class entertainment from musicians and performers,
including The Elton John Experience and a Parade of Nations that
celebrated the cultures and diversity of Lions and Leos worldwide.
Engaging seminars and inspiring keynote addresses from a panel of
innovators in their field including astronaut Chris Hadfield, ocean explorer Alexandra
Cousteau and tech entrepreneur Marita
Cheng, challenged Lions to take risks, rise to the occasion
and continue their commitment to teamwork in order to better serve
a world in need.
Lions honored non-profit organization the Stephen Lewis
Foundation with the Lions Humanitarian Award, the association's
highest honor given to an individual or an organization for
exemplary humanitarian efforts. Additionally, Lions celebrated the
winners of the 2023-2024 Peace Poster Contest and Peace Essay
Contest, where young people ages 11-13 share their ideas for a more
peaceful world.
The Lions International Convention also served as a catalyst for
Lions and Leos to do some good during their time in Melbourne. Volunteers participated in a
handful of impactful service projects, including providing
nutritious meals to people in need, assembling braille books for
blind and visually impaired readers, and cleaning up the scenic
Yalukit Willam Nature Reserve.
Fabrício Oliveira, esteemed business professional and Catolé do
Rocha, Paraiba, Brazil resident,
was elected as the 2024-2025 international president of Lions
International. A member of the Catolé do Rocha Lions Club and Lions
Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) advocate, Oliveira will lead
the largest membership-based humanitarian organization in the
world. In this role, he will oversee global membership growth,
support LCIF and inspire clubs to meet the growing needs of
communities worldwide through service.
"It is an honor to serve as the next Lions International
President," said Oliveira. "As Lions, we live out our mission of
service and empower future generations to join in our unwavering
commitment to kindness. As International President, I will inspire
Lions and Leos to touch lives and make a profound difference all
around the world."
Find photos, recordings and more details about the 106th Lions
Clubs International Convention at
https://lionscon.lionsclubs.org/.
About Lions International
Lions International represents Lions Clubs International and
Lions Clubs International Foundation. Lions take on some of the
greatest challenges facing our communities and the world through
the service of 1.4 million members in 49,000 clubs and the
grant-funding support of our foundation. We improve health and
well-being, strengthen communities and support those in need,
locally and globally. At Lions International we are serving a world
in need. Learn more about who we are and what we do at
lionsclubs.org.
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