OAK BROOK, Ill. , July 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lions International celebrated several milestones during the 106th Lions International Convention in Melbourne, Australia . Nearly 10,000 Lions attended this pinnacle event to reconnect with Lions from around the world, discover innovative ways to grow and support clubs and commemorate another year of serving communities in need.
From July 1, 2023 , through June 30, 2024 , more than 390 million people were helped thanks to the unwavering commitment of the more than 1.4 million Lions and Leos. Additionally, the Lions Clubs International Foundation , the charitable arm of Lions Clubs International, awarded more than $45 million in grant funding that supported the compassionate works of Lions, empowering their service and addressing the needs of their communities both locally and globally.
"In a world always in need of service and compassion, Lions and Leos rise to the occasion and provide hope to communities with unmet needs," said Dr. Patti Hill , 2023-2024 international president. "I am proud to be part of an organization that continues growing the good and proving when Lions come together, we can change the world.
" Highlights from the 106th Lions International Convention included world-class entertainment from musicians and performers, including The Elton John Experience and a Parade of Nations that celebrated the cultures and diversity of Lions and Leos worldwide. Engaging seminars and inspiring keynote addresses from a panel o.