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BROOKLYN PROSPECT CENTRAL BROOKLYN BROOKLYN CROWN
HEIGHTS LIONS HOSTS PIZZA PARTY HEIGHTS LIONS
SERVE
ARE “REAL HEROES AND It was an effort to help alleviate some stress “GOOD MORNING BREAKFAST”
SHE-ROES: caused by the COVID- 19 Pandemic. We
When the Lions visited the Crown Heights arranged a Pizza Party. The goal of this On May 27th, the Essential Workers at two
Marcus Garvey Rehab and Nursing Home Service Project was to express our apprecia- Long-term Care Facilities, Bushwick Nursing
in Brooklyn, they gifted 18 boxes of pizza tion to the dedicated and committed Essen- Home and Mill Basin Nursing Home were
to the staff. This donation demonstrated an tial Workers in the Emergency Section at served a delicious Caribbean - style breakfast.
appreciation for their invaluable humanitari- SUNY Downstate Hospital.
an service to the most fragile in this com- The caregivers at both institutions were very
munity. Bottles of water were also distrib- Nurses, doctors and other related service excited and appreciative of this respite meal
uted. (See photos) providers enjoyed their pizza that comprised “comfort food” of "bake and
In recognition of our gesture, each of the party and thanked the Lions for the generous salt-fish. The service providers at Mill Basin
seven members was presented with a T- donations. Nursing Home reported,
shirts that announced, “REAL HEROES
DON’T NEED CAPES” Lions of the world salute all caregivers for "On behalf of all the staff at Mill Basin, thank
Recipients were PCC Gloria Askew, Lions their resolve to serve others. We honor and you for the mouth-watering bake and salt fish
Warren Denny,(President), Norma Blaize, appreciate you ALL!!! dish. We are “over the moon” with this un-
Pauline Grant, Elaine White, Christine expected and generous gift. Kudos to the Li-
Kirton and Silma Thorpe. THEY SERVE TOO!!! ons of Brooklyn Crown Heights Lions Club.

ZC Ty'East Alleyne-Bobb Reported by,
Reported by, Public Relations Chair Lion Mark DeVarel,
Lion Christine Kirton. President