Broadview Heights Lions Club donates $12,000 to local organizations

As a result of fundraising from the Bloodview Haunted House, the Broadview Heights Lions Club recently gave $12,000 to several organizations.

In December, the Lions donated $2,000 to the Northeast Ohio Challenger Baseball League, Little League’s adaptive baseball program for individuals with physical and intellectual challenges.

Challenger baseball gives children and young adults with special needs the opportunity to experience baseball and feel the joy of teamwork and success. Each player is encouraged to participate in as much of the game as they can, but they can also be paired with a “buddy” who helps them bat, run, field the ball and experience the game.

There are over 950 Challenger programs in 10 countries. Over 30,000 athletes participate in the Challenger Division every year. In Northeast Ohio, Challenger Baseball was chartered in 1993. For more information on the program, visit neochallenger.info.

The Lions also contributed $9,000 to the South Hills Lend-a-Hand Food Bank. The Lend-A-Hand program began in 1987, supported primarily by the Broadview Heights Lions. It provides food monthly to families, many with young children, and some that are elderly with disabilities. The Lions not only provide monetary assistance but volunteer to help operations and food distribution.

To donate, contact South Hills Lend-A-Hand at P.O. Box 470972, Broadview Heights 44147 or call 440-526-0514.

The Broadview Heights Lions are just a small part of the world’s largest service organization, Lions Club International. The Broadview Heights Lions made a $1,000 donation to Lions Club International Foundation to continue service throughout the world. Since 1968, LCIF has provided grant funding for local and global humanitarian efforts. To learn more about the Broadview Heights Lions Club, visit the organization on Facebook or at e-clubhouse.org/sites/broadviewheights/.

Feature image photo caption: From l-r, Broadview Heights Lions members Keith Gaydosh and Kevin Krcmar and president Bob Corcoran present a $9,000 check to South Hills Lend-A-Hand.