LCIF and Lions are regularly in the news. Below are some recent examples of media coverage.

Has your club or LCIF project recently been featured in a local newspaper or appeared on television? Please e-mail us the story so that we can share the coverage with other clubs. We regret that due to copyright laws we are often unable to reproduce the story.

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WLBG.com, Laurens, South Carolina, USA, April 25, 2012 — Through an LCIF grant, Lions Quest is being taught to teachers and implemented in schools in Laurens, South Carolina, USA

GoClinton.com, Laurens, South Carolina, USA, April 24, 2012 — Lions in Laurens, South Carolina are helping schools start Lions Quest through an LCIF grant

The Squamish Reporter, Canada, April 20, 2012 — Lions' sight programs are highlighted, including SightFirst

University Hospitals Kingston Foundation, April 2012 — An area of the ophthalmology clinic at Hotel Dieu Hospital has been renamed “Lions Clubs International Foundation Ophthalmology Lane,” in recognition of the significant donation made by District A3 Lions Club members and matched through LCIF

News Tribune, West Virginia, USA, April 16, 2012 — A Potomac Valley Lions Club member would like to being Lions Quest locally to teach positive life skills.

North Devon Gazette, England, March 25, 2012 — In Cornwall, South West Lions clubs built an addition to the Little Harbour Children's Hospice through a matching LCIF grant.

Niagara Advance, Ontario, Canada, March 15, 2012 — Lions Eye Care Niagara, St. Davids District Lions Club and LCIF provided eye care equipment to the Niagara Health System.

The Nation, Pakistan, March 14, 2012 — Lions Quest expands in District 305 N-2, with the help of the Roots School System and the government sector in Pakistan.

Cebu Daily News, Japan, March 9, 2012 — A water well was provided for 460 students in Japan, thanks to LCIF and the Cebu (Host) Lions Club, the Nagoya Meinan Lions Club and the Nagoya Midori Lions Club.

News Talk 610, Ontario, Canada, March 9, 2012 — Lions Eye Care Niagara and St. Davids District Lions Club, along with a grant from LCIF, provided eye care equipment that will allow surgeons to perform high quality cataract surgery.

The Topeka Capital-Journal, Kansas, USA, March 8, 2012 — An emergency grant for US$10,000 for Harveyville tornado victims was issued by LCIF.

WIBW.com, Kansas, USA, March 6, 2012 — Members of the Scranton Lions Club presented a US$10,000 grant from the LCIF to Harveyville, Kansas officials to help with the town's tornado recovery.

NECN.com, March 2, 2012 — In Kansas, optometrists are treating children with low vision thanks in part to the first-ever LCIF grant for low-vision services in the United States.

The Sand Mountain Reporter, Alabama, USA, February 22, 2012 — Lions gave out trees through the help of an LCIF grant to fix the landscape after two years of damaging storms in Alabama.

CRIEnglish.com, February 10, 2012 — Nepal is launching a year of intensification of routine child immunizations, with support from Lions' One Shot, One Life Measles Initiative.

Annapurna Post, Nepal, February 8, 2012 — Chairperson and Mrs. Scruggs particpated in measles vaccinations in Nepal.

The Chicago Tribune, Illinois, USA, February 3, 2012 — Relief efforts in Haiti are focused on, including the opening of LCIF and Lions' nursing school and home reconstruction

The Warwick Advertiser, New Jersey, USA, February 2, 2012 — A community center will begin offering Lions Quest Skills for Adolescence Out of School Time for local students

CNBC.com, January 19, 2012 — Highlights results of a recent study by the Center on Philanthropy, showing that Lions strengthen philanthropy locally and globally.

MarketWatch.com, January 19, 2012 — A new study by the Center on Philanthropy shows that Lions give more time and money than others locally and internationally.

TopFoundationGrants.com, January 18, 2012 — A study by the Center on Philanthropy shows that Lions Clubs strengthen philanthropy worldwide.

Keynsham People, England, January 17, 2012 — Features Lions' relief efforts in Haiti to show what the Keynsham Lions Club's donations to LCIF for Haiti supported.

The Vindicator, Texas, USA, January 16, 2012 — Highlights information on One Shot, One Life: Lions Measles Initiative.

The Sacramento Bee, California, USA, January 12, 2012 — Features Lions' work in Haiti on the two-year anniversary.

The Herald, South Carolina, USA, January 11, 2012 — Lions inaugurate Haiti's only nursing school and complete homes in Port-au-Prince two years after the earthquake.

WMCTV.com, Tennessee, USA, January 11, 2012 — Highlights Lions' work in Haiti two years after the earthquake.

WTHR.com, Indiana, USA, January 11, 2012 — Shows Lions' relief efforts in Haiti two years after the tragic earthquake.

TheStreet.com, January 11, 2012 — Lions rebuild a school and homes in Haiti two years after the earthquake.

Yahoo! News, January 11, 2012 — Lions' reconstruction work in Haiti, including a school in Port-au-Prince, is featured on the two-year anniversary.

MarketWatch.com, January 11, 2012 — Lions' reconstruction efforts in Haiti are highlighted on the two-year anniversary.

CouponsforCharity.net, January 11, 2012 — Features Lions' rebuilding work in Haiti on the two-year anniversary.

The Star News, Minnesota, USA, January 6, 2012 — Five Lions clubs and LCIF funded a handicap-accessible van for Guardian Angels of Elk River, Minnesota, USA, for senior citizen transportation.

Green Bay Press-Gazette, Wisconsin, USA, January 6, 2012 — A Lion from the Kewaunee Lions Club was recognized as a Melvin Jones Fellow for his work with the community and projects with Lions.

The Citizen, Minnesota, USA, January 4, 2012 — A member of the Hugo Lions Club was recognized as a Melvin Jones Fellow.

Local10.com, Florida, USA, December 30, 2011 — Opening Eyes, a partnership between Lions Clubs International Foundation and the Special Olympics, is highlighted.

Tempo, Philippines, December 21, 2011 — Lions are using grant funds from LCIF to provide emergency relief supplies to affected residents.

Manila Bulletin, Philippines, December 21, 2011 — LCIF awarded a grant to Lions to assist with typhoon relief efforts.

Bellevision Media Network, India, December 20, 2011 — An LCIF grant is supporting various educational and social service activities, including professional education.

Al.com, Alabama, USA, December 20, 2011 — Lions presented the Mobile County Health Department with a check for US$50,000 to support an extra exam room and new equipment eventually allowing adult patients to be treated there beginning in late spring 2012. The funds were made possible with a grant from LCIF and local Lions' fundraising efforts.

Ambergis Today, Belize, December 12, 2011 — Students in grades 1-6 received Lions Quest books donated by the San Pedro Lions Club.

The San Pedro Sun, Belize, December 13, 2011 — The San Pedro Lions Club donated Lions Quest materials to a local school with the Ministry of Education.

The Webster Progress-Times, Mississippi, USA, December 8, 2011 —LCIF awarded a grant to the Eupora Lions Club to purchase equipment for schools following natural disasters in the area.

NationNews.com, Barbados, December 7, 2011 — Over 80 members from the eight Lions clubs across Barbados came together to walk in a Journey For Sight march, benefiting the visually impaired.

Philippine Information Agency, Philippines, December 3, 2011 — Lions in the Philippines and Japan partnered on a school project, with funding assistance from LCIF. The elementary school was officially inaugurated on Dec. 3.