GLOBAL CAUSES
Diabetes
Lions, with the support of Lions Club International Foundation (LCIF), are working to reduce the prevalence of diabetes and improve the lives of those living with diabetes.
Facts
- An estimated 463 million adults across the world are living with diabetes.
- By 2045, the number is expected to reach 700 million.
- 1 in 2 cases goes undiagnosed (232 million).
- 1 in 5 adults over the age of 65 have diabetes.
- There were 4.2 million deaths from diabetes in 2019.
We have a plan
We are involved with Strides for Diabetes. Strides events involves fun physical activity to promote diabetes awareness. Type 2 diabetes screening. These event are important way to help promote community understanding of risks, and taking steps to prevention. Support Groups. Encourages the exchange of support of all types of among community members living with diabetes. Camps: These are designed to help enhance the quality of life for young people living with diabetes by providing management skills. We have a long time partnership with City of Hope focused on finding a cure for Type 1 Diabetes.
Vision
Ever since Helen Keller inspired us to champion the cause in 1925, we’ve served and advocated for the blind and visually impaired. Nearly a century later, this long-standing mission continues unhindered.
Facts
- 252 million people are blind or have moderate to severe distance vision impairment.
- 1.1 billion have near-vision impairment simply because they don’t have a pair of glasses.
- More than 75% of all blindness is avoidable.
- 89% of people with visual impairment live in developing countries.
We have a plan
We have a long history of serving the blind and visually impaired, and remain committed to continuing this mission into our next century of service. Therefore, last year we provided 756 vision screenings in 2 different cities, accounting for over 800 pairs of glasses to those in need.
We are in the process of purchasing a van to provide a Mobile Clinic to meet the clients where they need us. We are in the process of purchasing a “Spot Cam Machine” to be used by school nurses through-out the Ventura School District for student vision screenings.
Hunger
We serve to improve human flourishing. We see how the global hunger and nutrition crisis bears upon our local communities, and believe true community improvement depends on the thriving of its members.
Facts
- 815 million people affected by hunger in 2016.
- 155 million children under the age of 5 are stunted due to chronic malnutrition.
- 1/3 of annual food production is lost or wasted throughout the supply chain.
- 33% of women of reproductive age suffer from anemia.
We have a plan
We see how the global hunger and nutrition crisis bears upon our local communities. We believe true community improvement depends on the thriving of its members by ensuring all community members have access to nutritious foods. We have supported Food Share by providing over 150,000 families each month that are food insecure boxes of food containing rice, beans, vegetables, fruit, milk, and other pantry items per week in 5 different cities throughout Ventura County.
Environment
The earth sustains human life. We’ve seen how our stewardship of natural resources can improve quality of life and increase engagement in our local communities. Our environment is more than a background – it’s our home. And we’re committed to caring for it.
Facts
- There are more than 3 trillion trees in the world.
- 30% of the world’s land area is covered by forest.
- More than 15 billion trees are cut down every year.
- There is a estimated 46% decrease in the tree count since the start of human civilization.
We have a plan
We’ve see how the stewardship of natural resources can improve quality of life and increase engagement in our local communities. Sustainably protect and restore our environment to improve the well-being of all communities. We have done local beach clean-up days, planted 35 trees with the community, provided a donation to re-establish the botanical gardens above City Hall, and we help open Harmon Canyon for community hikes and educational tours, including the restoration of protected animal and plants.
Childhood Cancer
Lions and Leos provide support for the needs of children and families affected by childhood cancer through impactful service activities.
Facts
- Cancer is the leading cause of death for children and adolescents around the world.
- Approximately 300,000 children aged 0 to 19 years old are diagnosed with cancer each year.
- Childhood cancer generally cannot be prevented or screened.
- In 2019, only 20% of countries had early detection guidelines.
We have a plan
Lions and Leos help communities by assisting in improved support, diagnostics, treatment and care. We provided a donation to the Ventura County Medical Center to open a local Ronald McDonald House supporting families by providing a home away from home, along with comfort, support and resources for the medical care of their child’s needs. We have held “Magic Yarn” workshops creating “Super Hero” wigs for children undergoing chemotherapy treatments for cancer.