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         “Each of our 1.4 million members is different. These very differences are what make us strong. They make us great. They make us Lions.”
— International President Dr. Jung-Yul Choi
Lions: Kindness and Diversity
Lions Clubs International President Dr. Jung-Yul Choi has chosen kindness and diversity as his theme for the 2020-2021 Lions’ year. Wise words from the leader of this service organization:
“The world is facing many challenges. Natural disasters, famine and disease. Conflict, prejudice and greed. The unfortunate reality is that there will always be difficulties for us as global citizens to overcome. Yet, history has also shown the potential for creative and peaceful solutions to these problems, a path to a more harmonious existence. While the problems may seem insurmountable when faced alone, we can all take comfort in our strength, our nearly 1.4 million Lions,
and our incredible ability to engineer solutions. Love. Compassion. Inclusion. Connection. Only through a diverse group of perspectives, including people of all backgrounds and all places, can we realize
our full potential as Lions and serve the diverse needs of our communities, and the world. There’s a reason we’ve each chosen to be a part of Lions Clubs International. It’s because we value the insight, the beliefs and the heart of others, and we realize the greater good that can only be achieved when we join together as one.”
   November Is...
November is a time to reflect on our
blessings and give thanks for each
and every one. In addition, we have
many partners to salute and so
much to celebrate!
Hospice and Palliative Care
Month
• Did you know that hospice
patients can be donors?
• Did you know that our upper age
to donate for transplant is 80?
• Did you know that there is no up-
per age to donate for research?
• Did you know that many types of
cancer do not prevent someone
from donating their eyes?
LGS is a long-time member and sup-
porter of the Minnesota Network of
Hospice and Palliative Care. Please
indicate your donation wishes in
your health care directive and tell
your family.
Veterans Day
November 11 is Veterans Day when
we honor persons who have served
in the U.S. Armed Forces. On the
eleventh hour of the eleventh day of
the eleventh month, remember the
men and women who kept and keep
us safe. And please see our donor
highlight on Ensign Clyde Ramsden.
Eye Donation Month
See page 6. Let’s Celebrate!
                                         LIONS GIFT OF SIGHT (LGS) is a community-based non-profit eye bank. Founded in 1960, it is the oldest donation organization in Minnesota. LGS serves the needs of donors and recipients in Minnesota, western Wisconsin, and North Dakota, as well as Galveston, Texas, 24 hours-a- day, 365 days-a-year. LGS distributes corneas for transplant and eyes and corneas for research and medical education.
With a stringent eye bank quality assurance program that audits all aspects of operations, LGS upholds the highest tissue quality standards. LGS is accredited by the Eye Bank Association of America, inspected by the Food and Drug Administration, follows OSHA and University of Min- nesota Office of the Vice President for Research guidelines. LGS is a proud part of the Minnesota Lions Vision Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
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