5 LIONS CLUBS TO MAKE CHRISTMAS WISHES OF THE NEEDY COME TRUE

KUALA LUMPUR, December: 5 Lions Clubs in Selangor are encouraging the public to come forth and bring the joy of Christmas to those in need, particularly orphans, physically disabled individuals and the elderly in old folks homes this festive season. This community service project aims at providing gift bags to the needy and also grant them their Christmas wish list too.

This #1Wish1Smile campaign Organizing Chairperson, Marcus Yap, who is also the Zone 24 Chairperson of Lions Clubs International (LCI) District 308 B2, said, “A project like this may only give them a little Christmas present, but to them, it would mean a whole new world of hope and caring. We as Lions, champion inclusion and we want them to feel that there are people who still care for them especially in this season of joy and giving.”

Project Advisor, LCI District 308 B2 1st Vice District Governor, Loy Kwee Keow said, “Lions Clubs around the world have been providing support and assistance to needy groups for more than a century. We have 1.4 million members in the world and in Malaysia alone, we have not less than 11,000 members who focus on humanitarian services like childhood cancer, vision, environment and diabetes awareness; children and elderly care, hunger relief and other community services to make our community a better place.” He added that extra support and care are needed for these vulnerable groups especially during these trying times. “Let us all come together to grant them the Christmas wish”.

The 5 organising Lions Clubs of Selangor are Lions Clubs of Kota Kemuning, Petaling Jaya Mutiara, Selangor TCM, Selangor Unity and Selangor Classic. The project will be held from 13th to 25th, December 2021 from 10am to 10pm at Publika Shopping Gallery as venue sponsor.

Charter President of Lions Club of Selangor Classic, Nive Yong said that this project focuses on fulfilling children, young people, and senior citizens’ expectations during the Christmas season, by providing customized gifts that meet their needs and wishes. Charter President of Lions Club of Selangor TCM, Dr Ng Po Min extended his gratitude to the Lions assistance, and wished this event success and to help more people in need. Charter President of Lions Club of Selangor Unity, Amber Liew wished to gain support from the society and looking forward to also encouraging children to learn and contribute back to the society when they grow up.