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First Responders Leo Club supports JAR of Hope.

On October 27th, First Responders Lions club hosted their October General Meeting with special guests,
including NYPD Captain Dion Hinds, Commanding Officer of the 69th precinct and Founder of JAR of Hope
Jim Ranoffe and his son James and members of First Responders Leo Club. were also invited.

Leo Anaya Willabus (Club President), thanked First Responders Lions Club for supporting their 5K
Run/Walk fundraiser for Muscular Dystrophy, which was held on October 1st at Prospect Park in Brooklyn.
(see photos)

First Responders Lions and Leos present check for $500.00

Jim and James Ranoffe with Lion President Dimple Willabus
and NYPD Commanding Officer, Dion Hinds

Left to right, Jim and James Ranoffe with Leo President Anaya Willabus,
Vice President Brandon Willabus, Leo Julian and Leo Llir
Muscular Dystrophy is a genetic disease that affects children mostly from birth and leads to muscle

degeneration causing weakness and loss of muscle mass. Children who suffer from this disease are often
wheelchair bound.

Jim Ranoffe and his son James were very thankful for the generous financial donation and said he looks
forward to partnering again next year to provide a bigger and better event!

Reported by, Leo Anaya Willabus