The Roar

Lynn Oborne | Mar 01, 2023

The Land O'Lakes Lions are at it again, promoting more activities to our area.

We now have the fence decorated for St Patrick's Day..check it out ...rainbow and pot of gold to brighten your day!

On a more serious topic, we are a Service Club and one of our Focus Groups is the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides. This organization was formed in 1983 and has helped over 3,200 Canadians adopt a Guide Dog. We have the only school in the world that trains Guide Dogs in 7 specialized programs: Canine Vision, Hearing, Service, Seizure Alert, Diabetic Alert, Autism Assistance, and Facility Support. The demand is overwhelming and right now it can take up to 2 years for candidates to receive a Dog. The training is extensive, and the cost is approximately $35,000 for each Dog Guide. There is no cost to the recipient...this is a free service to those in need of one of these amazing dogs. The Lions do not get any government funding and rely solely on donations. This is why on Sunday, May 28th the LOL Lions Club are inviting dog lovers and dog owners (and people who just love to support a great cause) to participate in our first “Dog Walk”. Come walk with your dog, get sponsors, or sponsor someone who is walking. We will follow the route that the Lions Santa Parade takes starting at the Lions Hall in Northbrook, winding past Pine Meadows Nursing Home and ending back at the Lions where refreshments and other activities will be going on.

Please be generous with your support and donations. You will find more information on our Facebook page.

In the next Roar I will be writing about another activity that we will be unveiling soon. It’s called the Speakers’ Forum....stay tuned.