Well, I was an Interactor (Rotary Club Youth Program - Interact Club) at high school, and then a Leo (Lions Club Youth Program - Leo Club) at uni for a while. And I hadn't done anything for a long time until I moved to Ellenbrook, and I kept seeing these Lions everywhere! I thought, wow, how great would it be to be part of these people who look like they are having so much fun, and being involved with community events and projects! I finally decided I was going to join when I attended the Christmas Carols, because I just loved the atmosphere, and what these people have done for the community, and again, they looked like they were having so much fun! It still took me a few more months before I finally took the plunge and joined though!
Anyway, a few months ago a family came to the club for help to raise funds to purchase a Pilates Reformer for Sarah who suffers from auto-immune arthritis. The machine will drastically improve her quality of life. The Lions decided to donate all proceeds from an upcoming Swap Meet to the cause, and she has now got her Pilates Reformer! So last night she and her family attended our meeting to come and say Thank You to us. And this was what she made us:
It's moments like these that remind me how much I love to be a Lion and help others, while having fun! This little bit of effort meant so much to this family. If you want to read more, here's a write up on it http://ellenbrook.wa.lions.org.au/news plus other news.
2 comments:
Awwwwwwww...I love this. I was about to nag you about how Project 365 is about ONE photo a day, but since I was so moved by the kind actions of the Ellenbrook Lions Club, I will also give you an exception. Great job! :)
Haha! Not surprised that you are so technical. And, yes, I gave myself an exception because it's the one item! Haha. :)
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