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September 2023 Edition Vol: XI No: 1
Scene and Heard @ LCICON 2023

MEMORABLE MOMENTS

A SUCCESSFUL YEAR FOR LCIF Tidbit FROM PLENARY SESSION #2

“Teamwork at the Extremes” was a panel
LCIF Chairperson Douglas X. Alexander praised the vital conversation moderated by the dynamic
work and role of LCIF. He reported that “donations to Selema Masekela, son of the late Hugh
LCIF help support the humanitarian service of Lions all
over the globe. Since its inception, LCIF has made more Masekela, jazz trumpeter.
than 19,000 grants, totaling over US$1.2 billion”.
The four panelists included adventurer Erik
With the assistance of host Cyril Lim, Chairperson Weihenmayer, the first blind mountaineer
Alexander applauded all donors, no matter how small. to climb “Seven Summits,” Skateboarding
$100,000 dollars donors were recognized in person on
the stage. District Governors of Districts that donated legend Tony Hawk, Oscar-winning
$1,000,000 were also acknowledged in person on the filmmaker Jimmy Chin, and Humanitarian
stage. Legacy Donors were saluted for ordering their Award Winner Jose Andres.
post-death assets be donated to LCIF.
Lions were inspired to learn that “the most
Chairperson Alexander proudly announced that the
target goal of $50,000.00 for 2022 - 2023 was challenging but ultimately rewarding
surpassed. The amount raised was $67,904,255, project may start with an “out of the box”
almost $68,000.000. idea that becomes a successful reality after
many failures but a persistent, determined
Chairperson Alexander appreciated their 20-year effort.”
partnership with Johnson and Johnson Vision. a “Sight
for Kids” Program. Joshua, a visually l impaired eighth
grader, shared his gratitude because he can now see Reported by,
Lion Shirley Maddox
clearly for the first time.
ESPN, the Walt Disney Company, also partners with
LCIF. They encouraged twenty-two (22) other
organizations to participate in a “Choose Kindness
Project” that prevents bullying.
LCIF Chairperson Alexander presented an award to
each partner organization. An autographed LeBron
James jersey was presented to Joshua.

IP Brian E. Sheehan presented a non-Lion Humanitarian
Award of $250,000 to World Central Kitchen.

IP Sheehan presented PIP Al Brandel, Lions Appointed
Representative to our partner United Nations, with his
personal UN flag.

Reported by,
Lion Shirley Maddox