[Vision2020] Lions Clubs tsunami relief update

[Thomas Saylor]

Troy Lions earmark funds for tsunami relief

TROY, IDAHO: The Troy Lions Club has earmarked a $1,400 donation to Lions 
Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) to be applied to tsunami relief in 
South Asia. The donation comprises a $1,000 direct contribution from the 
club and $400 in private donations.

LCIF is an efficient and effective charity; all donations go directly 
toward grants. Administrative costs are paid from investments and not from 
contributions. Funding from LCIF is only in the form of grants directly to 
Lions in the affected areas and subject to stringent audit review.

The grants empower local Lions who are familiar with their communities to 
meet the most critical needs. There are 73,000 Lions in the hardest hit 
regions of India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Indonesia who are able to 
provide direct assistance. LCIF has been effective in filling the gaps not 
covered by other relief agencies. Here are a few examples of local Lions 
helping victims in South Asia:
·         In Sri Lanka, Lions are working 16-hour days in organizing relief 
aid. Lions hold key positions in the communities, enhancing their ability 
to assist in the relief. The former president is a Lion, as is the current 
Minister of Housing. District 306-B sent 60 truckloads of food and supplies 
to several relocation camps. District 306-A is organizing the installation 
of tents at new relocation camps in southern Sri Lanka.
·         In Indonesia, Lions clubs near Medan support aid shipments to 
Banda Aceh and send out four trucks of materials daily. They also are 
providing shelter, food, and clothing to refugees who have entered Medan. 
Lion-doctors from Jakarta and Medan are providing medical treatment. Lions 
are making preliminary plans to support the educational needs of orphans.
·         In India, 20 Lions’ ambulances and a team of 80 Lions volunteer 
medical doctors are providing medical aid near Chennai. Nearly 70 clubs 
fanned out in the region from Parassalla to Haripad to distribute food and 
clothes at the relief camps. Lion-doctors provided free treatment at relief 
centers.
·         In Thailand, Lions in Bangkok have sent water tanks and trucks 
loaded with supplies to Phuket. Lions are working to provide for basic 
needs at relocation camps.

To make a donation to LCIF’s relief efforts, please mail funds directly to 
LCIF at:
LCIF
300 W. 22nd St.
Oak Brook, IL 60523-8842
Mark all checks “Tsunami Disaster 2004 Fund”. Additional information may be 
obtained by calling LCIF at 630.571.5466, or by email at 
<mailto:lcif at lionsclubs.org>lcif at lionsclubs.org.

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Contact:            Tom Saylor
Telephone:        509.334.8999
Email:               <mailto:troylions at tds.net>troylions at tds.net
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