During their visit to Kalol in Gujarat’s Gandhinagar district, International Second Vice President Mark Lyon and his spouse Lyn Lyon inaugurated the Rohit Mehta Medical Hub, a project of the Kalol Lions Club.
On the same day, Vice President Lyon also inaugurated the ‘Lions Oxygen Park’ at Sri Satsangi Saket Dham Ram Ashram, a project of the Vadodara Lions Club.
While in the multiple, Vice President Lyon and Lyn Lyon:
- Inaugurated the Kanukaba Somnath Patel Cancer Hospital and the Lions Kitchen
- Distributed sewing machines and wheelchairs
- Participated in a banquet held in their honour.
District 3234-D2 had the honor of hosting International Second Vice President Mark Lyon and Lyn Lyon at their Cabinet Installation in Pune. Vice President Mark Lyon commended the district for its impactful community work, emphasizing the importance of grassroots outreach through meaningful service.
During his visit, Vice President Lyon inaugurated the LCIF-funded Lions Medical Hub, a project of Pune Fort Lions Club. The 17,000 sq. ft. facility houses an eye hospital, a dialysis centre, pathology lab, dental unit, and cancer day care unit.
Vice President Lyon also visited Smrutivan, an innovative environmental project in Warje, Pune.
International Second Vice President Mark Lyon and his spouse Lyn visited Visakhapatnam, where they witnessed the ‘Waves of Impact’ created by the Lions of the multiple.
At the GAT Conclave, Vice President Lyon inaugurated several new clubs and recognized the multiple’s contributions towards MISSION 1.5 goals. The day concluded with an LCIF Banquet, where a symbolic cheque of Rs.1.26 crores was presented to the Foundation.
Other highlights of the visit included:
- An inspiring address at the First Council Meeting
- Visits to the Lions Cancer Hospital and Blood Bank
- Interactions with members of the multiple’s oldest Lions Club: Shreeramnagar Lions Club, enthusiastic Leos, and students who have benefited from the Lions Quest program.
Despite a packed schedule, Vice President Lyon found time for a few early morning rounds of golf.
In Bangalore, International Second Vice President Mark Lyon and Lyn Lyon attended the multiple’s First Council Meeting, the GAT Conclave and a Banquet held in their honour.
The next day, Vice President Mark Lyon addressed the Leos of MD 317. Also on the itinerary were visits to several life-changing projects of the multiple, including:
- Dr. S. R. Chandrasekhar Institute Of Speech And Hearing
- Sunaad School for Hearing Impaired ( A project of Bangalore East Lions Club)
- Lions Club of Bangalore East Home for Aged & Children
- Bangalore West Lions Eye Hospital
- Lions Blood Bank