Community Corner
LETTER: Lions President Looks Back in Successful Year
Outgoing Edina Lions President Luke Hellier reflects on the organization's last 12 months.
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To the Editor:
The thirtieth of June marks my last day as President of the Edina Lions Club. I want to offer my sincerest thanks on behalf of the club for all the support the community has given over the last year.
Edina Lions are a passionate group of citizens who thrive on the generosity and involvement of their neighbors and friends. Each year, the club holds a pancake breakfast, waffle breakfast, and various other fundraising events.
Thanks to members of the Edina community, our club was able to donate to several groups in need:
- $250 to the Minnesota Fighting Lions Blind Softball Team
- $500 to PACER Center
- $500 to HOBY Kids
- $1,000 to several foundations that support the blind including the University of Minnesota Eye Bank
- $5,000 to the City of Edina for a ticket booth at the new baseball field
- Over 1,000 pairs of eyeglasses to Minnesota Lions Eyeglass Recycling Center
- Helped several Edina families in need receive vision exams and eyeglasses
Thank you again for your involvement. To learn more about the Edina Lions, please visit edinalions.org.
Luke Hellier
Edina Lions President
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