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Message from LCIF Chairman IPIP Al Brandel
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LCIF
Committed to Relief Efforts
after Earthquakes
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Dear
Lion,
I am sure you were equally shocked when you
learned of the 8.8 magnitude earthquake that
struck Chile. As with the Haiti earthquake
and other past natural catastrophes, LCIF
responds quickly to ensure those impacted
get the aid they need, but the Foundation is
also committed to long-term relief.
Our efforts continue in Haiti, where Maureen
and I visited last week. We were amazed
to see what the Lions of Haiti are
doing to restore stability to their country
and know that the Lions of Chile will bring
the same service to their communities.
Together, we are all working to bring hope
to the people affected, displaced and
suffering.
Best,
Al Brandel
LCIF Chairperson
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Responding
to the Chilean Earthquake
LCIF
is committed to bringing aid to communities
impacted by the recent earthquake in Chile. The
earthquake is one of the largest ever recorded,
resulting in more than 800 deaths and leaving 2
million people displaced. Three emergency grants
have already been awarded, each for US$10,000,
to Districts T-1, T-2 and T-3 in Chile. District
T-3 includes the city of Concepcion, one of the
hardest hit areas in the country. Visit the LCIF
Web site for the latest news.
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Lion
Shares His Story
"I am really happy to be a Lion
and be a part of the response of Lions
International to the disaster in Haiti. As
part of my contribution, both as a Lion and
an Environmental Health Specialist, I was in
Haiti for seven days to assist in the
delivery of health care and the
distribution of food. It was quite a
sobering experience, and I hope to continue
to lend my expertise to the people of
Haiti."
Lion
Lorenzo, Jamaica
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Tent
Cities Give Haitian People Home, Hope
Three
tent cities, housing 3,000 people total,
have been established in the Port-au-Prince
neighborhoods of Delmas, Blanchard and
Carrefour-Feuille and an additional 240
tents are being sent to the region. Lions
are now working to fully equip these tent
cities with sanitation, kitchens and health
clinics. Still, the creation of more
permanent housing is becoming increasingly
important as the rainy season approaches.
The need will be great for many more years
to come, and LCIF's long-term efforts ensure
that communities, lives and families will be
rebuilt.
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Partnering
Furthers Immediate and Long-term Impact
 Lions
are working with local leaders, government
officials and other non-governmental
organizations (NGO) in Haiti to further
leverage our immediate and long-term impact.
While on a visit to Haiti last week,
Chairperson Brandel, along with other Lions
leadership, met with the United States
Ambassador to Haiti, the Mayor of
Port-au-Prince and other NGOs. They all
pledged their support to Lions' efforts.
LCIF's experience in rebuilding communities
after past natural catastrophes has shown the
importance of establishing partnerships for
the long-term.
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Multiple
Districts Supporting Disaster Relief Efforts
To
all of you who have so generously supported
relief efforts in Haiti, thank you. A number of
multiple districts have made significant
contributions to demonstrate their commitment to
helping rebuild Haiti.
- MD 112, Belgium,
US$190,000
- MD 116, Spain, US$100,000
- MD 104, Norway, US$86,000
- Lions in New England,
U.S., US$60,000
- MD 110, Netherlands,
US$42,000
- MD 107, Finnish Lions
Association, US$57,000
- MD 51, Puerto Rico,
US$33,000
- MD 330, Japan, US$32,000
To
view a full listing of generous individual,
club, district and multiple district support to
LCIF's Haiti Earthquake Relief fund, visit the Lions
respond page on-line.
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Make
a Donation, Support LCIF Disaster Relief
Continued
support is needed to ensure that LCIF can
provide immediate disaster relief when
disasters like the Haiti and Chilean
earthquakes strike. Donate
on-line and help bring hope to those
in need.
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Your
Donation Can Provide
Water,
Food and Clothing:
$25
- $50
First Aid/Medicines:
$100
- $250
Re-build and Establish Community
Infrastructure:
$500 -
$1,000
Help Our Long-term Rebuilding Efforts:
$5,000+
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Message
from Haitian Lion
View
a message from William Eliacin, Zone
Chairperson, Haiti, asking for Lions
worldwide to support LCIF's Haiti relief
efforts.
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Promotion
The
Foundation continues to promote LCIF's relief
efforts in Haiti and Chile to both Lions and
the general public. To see a full listing of
media coverage, visit
the publicity page of the Web site.
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Edward L. Lieberman, Esq.
