Diabetic retinopathy, a complication of diabetes, is the result of damage to the blood vessels of the retina—the light sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. In some cases, the blood vessels swell and leak, while in others…
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Lions came to Latin America in March 1927 with the chartering of a new club in Nuevo Laredo on Mexico’s northern border with the United States. Three months later, Lions expanded to Havana, Cuba. The next two decades saw…
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In the second panel of the Oct. 2 Lions Champions of Change event, six Lions from across the country gathered to discuss service, humanitarian aid and youth development programs. At the invitation of the White House, more than…
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About a year ago, I was packing my bags to attend the Lions Clubs International Convention in Las Vegas. At the time, I had no idea what to expect as one of the two inaugural Leo-Lion Board Liaisons. Now, as I reflect back on my…
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The Lions of Kenya have created an innovative program by bringing together their strong partnership with Special Olympics Kenya and the global vision of reducing the prevalence of diabetes. Over the past 18 months, the Lions of…
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Dear Lions, Did you know that since its founding in 1968, our Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) has given out more than US$950 million in grants? That is an incredible amount of money. What is even more incredible is…
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A Lion in Norway is cycling from Scandinavia to Africa to raise funds and awareness to help children in Uganda.
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The Stephen Lewis Foundation is on the front lines of humanitarian service and championing health and human rights to end AIDS in Africa and around the world. In honor of this exemplary movement, the…
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Lions created an environmentally friendly inclusive playground designed for children of all abilities in Saskatchewan. The surface is made from the soles of 13,000 Nike shoes and 10,000 recycled…
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In Busan Metro City, where a lot of impoverished people reside, there is a “Jjokbang” village. “Jjokbang” refers to a residence with only one room divided into several smaller spaces, where only one…
