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Dear Lion, 
This year promises to be one of great
success as we build upon our recent achievements. Last year, we witnessed
our Lions' generous financial support, especially by giving more than
US$18 million for Japan disaster relief. Overall, donations
were up by 46 percent from the previous year!
This next year, your Foundation hopes
to continue this generous support for our disaster relief efforts as well
as supporting our undesignated fund in order to give hope to even more
people worldwide. We will also focus on building our partnerships in new
areas of service.
Judy and I are excited to work with all
of you this year to further the efforts of our Lions Clubs International
Foundation. During the last three years, we have seen first-hand the
amazing impact we are having through our Foundation on countless lives
worldwide.
Early last year, in Osaka, Japan, I saw
how we are providing job training for the blind, and in Nebraska, USA, I
witnessed young athletes benefiting from improved sight through our Opening Eyes partnership with Special
Olympics. These are only two examples of the impact our Foundation is
making.
You may recall that my theme last year was
"Beacon of Hope." I can tell you that it is only through your
generous donations that our Foundation is truly a Beacon of Hope, and
with President Tam's theme of "I Believe," I do truly believe
we can change even more lives this year.
I look forward to providing you with an
update on our disaster relief efforts in my next
message. This week Judy and I will be traveling to Joplin, Missouri, USA,
to see the needed assistance that is being given there.
Serving together,
Sid L. Scruggs, III
Chairperson, Lions Clubs International
Foundation
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