CARLYLE - The Carlyle District Lions Club presented a Marvin Chambers Progressive Fellowship Award on Nov. 5 to Trevor and Lisa Morrison.
Chambers is a past international director who was a member of the Fillmore Lions for many years. Chambers has moved to Medicine Hat, Alta., and is currently serving as the trustee for the Lions Clubs International Foundation of Canada.
He believes individuals who provide community service that goes beyond should be recognized, whether they are Lions or not.
The Morrisons donated $36,000 to the Lions Club. The club added to the amount to make it an even $40,000. The money is going directly to the Ronald McDonald House fundraising initiative the Saskatchewan Lions Foundation is engaged in to raise money to install state-of-the-art kitchen equipment at the Ronald McDonald Houses being built in Regina and Prince Albert.
Because of the generosity of the Morrisons, the total amount given is $45,000, which will be doubled as the Lions Clubs International Foundation Grant will provide matching support.
It is an extraordinary gift which has significantly increased the amount that has currently been raised for this project. The Lions are now at $137,000 and the goal is to raise $200,000.
It is a community-minded and generous people like Trevor and Lisa who make a difference and the Lions want to recognize their commitment to others with this certificate.
Thank you to the Morrisons for their efforts in the community and beyond and for partnering with the Carlyle District Lions Club to give back in such an incredible way.
