WE SERVE
The Gilford & District Lions raise funds and give their time freely to help those less fortunate and the youth of our community.
Some examples of which are…
Support to Youth
§ Minor sports sponsorship
§ Lions Peace Poster Contest
§ Lions’ Quest Positive Skills programme
§ Grade 1 Canadian Pride programme
§ Effective Speaking
§ Vision Screening – Simcoe Cty Board of Education
§ Camp Huronda for diabetic children
§ Bob Rumball Camp for the Deaf
Support to the community
§ RVH Foundation
§ Southlake Health Centre Foundation
§ Gilford Community Hall
§ Lions Foundation of Canada dog guides
§ Local food banks
§ Adopt-a-Highway road clean-up
§ CNIB Lake Joseph Centre
§ Lions Camp Dorset for kidney dialysis
§ Lions Homes for the Deaf
§ Christmas Cheer-toys and clothes for local families
§ Financial assistance for assistive devices and mobility aids
Support world-wide
§ Collect used eyeglasses for refurbishment & distribution
§ Lions Campaign Sightfirst II
§ Financial aid to disasters- Katrina, Tsunami, Haiti etc.
The Gilford & District Lions Club raises funds in a variety of ways.
§ Fireworks Sales on Victoria Day weekend
§ Paws for a Cause Fun Day @ Pet Country Estates.
§ Break Open (Nevada) ticket sales @ Highway Market
