New grant programs in Childhood Cancer and Hunger to improve quality of life for those in need
Mobilized the Refugees and Displaced Persons fund to provide safety and security for those fleeing their homes during immensely challenging times
Increased ability for LCIF to quickly award grants in times of disaster and during global crises like the COVID-19 pandemic
Continued support for the world’s youth through Lions Quest programming and grants
Innovative grant projects to protect and restore our environment to improve the well-being of all communities
Lives changed for the better – many even saved – because of Lions’ service in vision, diabetes and other humanitarian efforts globally

We should all be very proud of what our organization was able to accomplish because of LCIF and Campaign 100.
Let us not forget that the needs of the world continue to grow, and we must build on this campaign success to ensure the future of our foundation’s ability to magnify our service to those in need around the world for generations to come.
We thank you for your continued support, and look forward to working with you in service in the years to come. While the campaign is coming to an end, our work together as Lions empowered by LCIF continues.
With sincere gratitude, Dr. Jitsuhiro Yamada
Past International President
Campaign 100 Chairperson J. Frank Moore III
Past International President
Campaign 100 Vice Chairperson

Calling all Georgia Bulldog Fans! This year, on Monday, October 17, 2022 we will celebrate the University of Georgia’s Championship Legacy by honoring the University of Georgia Football Coaches and Athletic Directors from 1980 and 2021 including: Coach Vince Dooley, Coach Kirby Smart and Athletic Director Josh Brooks.   Evening in the End Zone will be a celebration to top all celebrations. Kevin Butler, two-time All-American and four-time All-Southeastern Conference football player who holds the Bulldog’s record for scoring with 353 points (122 PAT’s, 77 field goals), not to mention his NFL career, leads our host committee.   
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  We Also Need You!     Buy a Ticket   Sponsor Evening in the End Zone     Provide an item for the Silent Auction   Donate     Join Us!     Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation OPEN HOUSE Saturday | August 6, 2022 | 10am – 12pm   LEARN MORE   We are less than a month away from Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation’s Open House. We are excited to reveal the memorial bricks in the newly updated Tom and Mildred Bingham Memorial Garden.     TIME UPDATE – the event held from 10am – noon with light refreshments allowing family, friends and honored guests to attend.   Tour the Chamblee Clinic at 5582 Peachtree Road, Chamblee, GAMeet new Board of DirectorsSee the Unveiling of the Bricks in the Tom and Mildred Bingham Memorial GardenEnjoy refreshmentsGet a pair of glasses with suggested $100 donation (must have current prescription)Meet the staff and more     New to the Team   Last month we welcomed Kaelin Hill, Associate Director of Volunteer Engagement.  Kaelin is originally from Louisville, KY where she graduated from the University of Louisville with a Bachelor of Science degree in Communication. Later, she would receive a Master’s degree in Human Services and Business Administration from Liberty University. Upon graduation from Louisville, she moved to Atlanta to take a position with UPS in their Corporate Office having worked at UPS since her senior year in High School.  During her time at UPS, she gained a wealth of experience and knowledge from working in the warehouse to hosting corporate events. It was there that she had the opportunity to provide community engagement working with the UPS Foundation, which served to ignite her desire to change career paths to work in the non-profit segment.    After 15 years at UPS, she pursued her interest in non-profits and began working for WellStar Hospital as their Volunteer Coordinator. There she recruited and led a group of over 75 volunteers. She has assisted a portfolio of clients receive charitable funding, and garnered a multitude of community participation while working for LifeSouth Community Blood Center as a donor recruiter. As the Associate Director of Volunteer Engagement, she will help us grow our volunteer recruitment and participation across the state of Georgia to help further advance our mission in addition to helping drive other key initiatives.    When Kaelin is not working in the community, she enjoys spending time with her three children staying active in the community. Whether it’s playing kickball all year around or doing 5k walks for the different causes she supports, Kaelin will definitely be a social networking bee that her peers will enjoy.      
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Richard S. Mizell, 66, of Savannah, Georgia passed away peacefully on Thursday June 16, 2022.   Born in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, to Robert F. and Marjory Seastrunk Mizell. Rick was a life-long Lutheran, belonging to Faith Lutheran Church (ELCA) before it closed, then Trinity Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod). At both churches, he contributed his time and talents on the church council chairing various committees, as financial secretary, choir member, and all around “go to” man for anything electronic.   Rick was well known for his leadership in the International Lions Organization as a member of Savannah Port City Lions Club. He served at club, district, and state levels, holding most of the offices in the club; as District Governor (2005-2006), treasurer, and Lion tamer on the district level; and webmaster for the state; as well as many other services and duties to Lions. As a pioneer of state, district, and club level websites he won, placed, or received honorable mention internationally for best website for 10 consecutive years. He also received the Life Membership, Ervin Crumbley, and Hall of Fame for District 18 N (formerly 18-B) as well as being a Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow. He held more offices and received more awards than can be listed.   Rick was preceded in death by his parents and his older brother Robert M. Mizell.   Rick is survived by his brother George David Mizell of Mildenhall England; nieces, nephews, and cousins; and the membership of the Savannah Port City Lions Club where he will be greatly missed.   A memorial service will be held on July 16 at 4 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church, 12391 Mercy Blvd, Savannah, GA with a reception to follow in the fellowship hall.   The family asks that in lieu of flowers, remembrances be sent to one of the following:  

Lions Clubs International Foundation: www.lcif.org/donate or US checks mailed to Lions Clubs International Foundation, Department 4547, Carol Stream, IL 60122  

Georgia Lions Camp – https://www.glcb.org/camp-donations.html or Georgia Lions Camp, Inc., 5626 Laura Walker Road, Waycross, GA. 31503-6488  

Georgia Lions Lighthouse – https://lionslighthouse.org/donate/ or Georgia Lions Lighthouse 5582 Peachtree Road, Atlanta, GA 30341  

The Reggie Seoane Fund (benefiting youth) or the Tom Purvis Fund (benefiting the Georgia Lions Camp) c/o Port City Lions Club – Post Office Box 13772, Savannah, Georgia 31416-0772