Media Release – Restricted distribution
For Immediate Release – restricted distribution to within Lions organisation.
A JOINT LIONS PROJECT TO SUPPORT A FAMILY IN NEED
A joint Lions project, combined with local businesses, has transformed a sandbag back yard into a wonderful patch of wonder for a family that has been through tough yards.
A few months ago, a young special needs family were transitioning into their new home when disaster struck, and the loving husband and father was tragically killed.
At the time, the back yard was still a naked sandbag, with no improvements yet made. Their situation came to the attention of Falcon Lions Club who were motivated to fund a ‘backyard makeover’ for the family.
Project Manager Lion Ian Derrick, sought the funds and manpower to transform the makeover from Falcon Lions Club, and then sought the keen surrounding support from the Lions Clubs of Mandurah, Baldivis and Port Kennedy.
The key to the launch of the project was a $2,700 grant of financial support from the Australian Lions Foundation. The required $6000 kitty was rounded up, and a project plan was established.
In a very short space of time Baldivis Lion Edith Drane, secured a marvellous contribution from Bunnings Port Kennedy who provided a very significant donation of near $2000 and manpower to work on the project.
Mandurah Paving kindly laid the pavers and Mandurah Men’s Shed built the gates which provided comfort and security. Mandurah Lions Club sought a security screen donated by Classic Security Screens.
Over the course of three days the collective ‘Busy Bee’ effort of all the volunteers transformed the sand back yard into an appealing area with a paved alfresco area, extensive garden beds and a fully grown lawn sealed off with hand-built gates.
The garden beds will provide enjoyment for Mum, and the lawn already has play equipment installed.
A true community service project by multiple Lions Clubs working together with outstanding support by local business support.
End of release.
Information available from Falcon Lions Club at falcon.wa@lions.org.au
Photos
Photos available at this link;
https://photos.app.goo.gl/b7CVXEHg8Leaa3gMA
Photo List
Joint 1: Falcon Lion Ernie Gobby, Port Kennedy Lions Bev Hawkins & Hazel Masters, Bunnings staff Danni, Baldivis Lion Edith Drane, Mandurah Lion Peter Lamb, Falcon Lion Ian Derrick
Joint 2: Falcon Lion Margaret Landwehr, Port Kennedy Lions Bev Hawkins & Hazel Masters, Bunnings staff Danni, Baldivis Lion Edith Drane, Mandurah Lion Peter Lamb.
Joint 3: Port Kennedy Lions Bev Hawkins & Hazel Masters, Bunnings staff Danni, Baldivis Lion Edith Drane, Falcon Lion Steve Hewett, Mandurah Lion Peter Lamb.
Joint 4: Falcon Lion Kerry Armstrong, Port Kennedy Lion Bev Hawkins
Joint 5: Falcon Lion Ernie Gobby
Joint 6: Falcon Lion Ernie Gobby
Joint 7: Falcon Lion Steve Hewett
Joint 8: Baldivis Lion Edith Drane and Bunning staff member
Joint 9: Falcon Lion Richard Tuckett
Joint 10: Falcon Lions Richard Tuckett, Ernie Gobby, Ian Derrick, Baldivis Lion Edith Drane, Bunnings Staff Member, Falcon Lions Romeo Nocelli and Merv Trotter
Joint 11: Falcon Lions Romeo Nocelli, Ernie Gobby, Ian Derrrick, Baldivis Lion Edith Drane and Bunnings staff member, Falcon Lions Ernie Gobby, Merv Trotter and Richard Tuckett
Joint 14: Falcon Lion Vicki Bell
