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LionsBring Christmas Cheer
RobertWood (right), Vice-President of the Lions Club of Grand Caymanand Francisco Montero (left) Bus Warden at Sunrise Centre helpone of the residents try on new shirt, part of a gift packagepresented to him and 19 other residents as part of the Lions ClubChristmas treat for the centre. The presentation was made at aChristmas dinner recently.
The Lions Club of Grand Cayman has been having a busy festiveseason, hosting a full slate of Christmas dinners and gift givingfor the less fortunate.
On Sunday, 16 December atthe Lions Centre, the club hosted over 400 children from all districtsat the annual Kids Christmas Party. Then Tuesday, 18 Decemberthe Lighthouse School was in for a treat a Christmas Luncheonand handing out of presents.
And on Wednesday, December19, the Lions feted 20 residents of Sunrise Centre to Christmasdinner at the China Village Restaurant. The residents also receivedgifts.
"When they open theirgifts and they get something they want, their expressions bringtears to my eyes," says John Ebanks, a member and past presidentof the club, referring to both children and adults who benefitfrom the Lions Christmas community projects. Mr. Ebanks himselfhas selected, shopped for and wrapped hundreds of these gifts.
The Lions were expectedto be at it again on Christmas morning, distributing over a thousandgifts and food baskets to the elderly and needy in all districts.
These activities have beena Lions traditional for nearly two decades. They are funded mainlyfrom the club's Funds for the Needy street collection drive, whichtakes place every year on the first Saturday in December.
According to Vice-PresidentRobert Wood, the Lions Club of Grand Cayman spends approximately$22,000 on these activities.