A PICTURE OF PEACE
2008-09 Merit Award Winner Mayckol Steven Buitrago Fontecha (Colombia)
"In my opinion peace is a feeling and a necessary state for a good coexistence." 
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Those are just a few of the rewards young people gain from participating in Leos. They also happen to be the values that create the acronym of our club name.
In total, more than 144,000 young people in 139 countries are proud to serve others in their local communities and to call themselves Leos. These young community leaders are friendly, active and dedicated to creating new and exciting opportunities by participating in their local Leo clubs. Social and professional connections are an additional benefit for Omega members (age 18 and older).
Leo clubs are also a place to grow and have fun. Find out what Leo clubs around the world are doing now. Or learn more about the history of Leo clubs.
Interested in joining? Use the Leo Directory and search by country or state. Then, contact the Leo club advisor from a local Leo club for membership information.
Can't find a club near you? Learn how to start a new Leo club.
2008-09 Merit Award Winner Mayckol Steven Buitrago Fontecha (Colombia)
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The number of thriving premature children who attended a 2008 birthday party sponsored by Lions in Elkhart, Indiana, who funded equipment for the neonatal unit at the local hospital.