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Lions Clubs International Foundation

LCIF SPRINGS INTO SERVICE for A WORLD IN NEED

Increase Service Impact Fight Diabetes

LCIF supports Lions’ commitment to their communities, LCIF is helping Lions reduce the prevalence of diabetes
creating greater impact in the areas of vision, youth, disaster and improve quality of life for those diagnosed
relief, and humanitarian efforts. .

VISION DIABETES
We are leading the charge to rid the world of infectious We are playing a major role in responding to the diabetes global
blindness, reduce avoidable blindness and visual epidemic. Targeting the communities where Lions live and serve,
impairment, and improve overall quality of life by we are supporting diabetes prevention through multi-faceted,
providing services to the blind or visually impaired. comprehensive health initiatives.

YOUTH Expand to Additional Global Causes
We are serving youth through improved access to quality LCIF is helping Lions identify areas of great need and opportunity

education, vital health services, inclusive social and cause areas of childhood cancer, hunger, and the environment; conduct
recreational opportunities, and positive development programs. pilot projects to develop expertise; and develop sustainable and long-
term local and global programs.

DISASTER RELIEF CHILDHOOD CANCER
We are deeply engaging in disaster relief efforts to We are strengthening medical and social services to help increase
prepare for, and respond to, natural disasters. global life expectancy of children with cancer and enhance quality
of life for patients and their families.

HUMANITARIAN EFFORTS
We are sponsoring and delivering programs addressing the
distinct needs of at-risk and vulnerable populations
disproportionately impacted by social and economic factors
and requiring special services.