On July 17th 2024 the Grand Island Lions Club
hosted its 66th annual Kids Special Picnic. Around 560 kids with
special needs and their aides were treated to a day of fun that included boat
rides, pony rides, a petting zoo, face painting. and Lunch, that included hot
dogs, hamburgers and drinks. Clown volunteers worked the crowd while a DJ
encouraged the kids to participate in Karaoke. The Lions are thankful for all
the help from many areas, with the Buffalo Launch Club kindly donating their
grounds and personnel without which we would not be able to do this. There were
many donations; Tops Markets with drinks, Tim Hortons with coffee and
doughnuts for the volunteers, and from the community, including Troop 104 Boy
scouts, Rotary Club, and Lions from our sister club from Merritton Ontario.
Special thanks to the Erie County Sherriff’s department for sending deputies
and horses from their mounted reserve division to interact with the kids. Also,
special thanks to the many boat captains, donating their time and vessels,
including Excalibur Leisure Skills, Collins Marine, and the Niagara Frontier Antique and Classic
Boat Club to name a few. Finally, thanks to the businesses and
people who live and work in our community for their support on our White Cane
Days, Spaghetti Dinner, and other fundraisers. Without their continued support,
we would never be able to pay for this project.
Grand Island, New York is one of the world's most unique locations. To
those who live here, it is much more. It shares the natural brilliance of
neighboring Niagara Falls, as well as the vibrancy and vitality of nearby
Buffalo. Grand Island is located on the Niagara River, an international border
between the United States and Canada. While serving the Community of Grand
Island and Western New York, Our Club interacts and shares in activities of our
"Sister Club" the Merritton Lions Club of St. Catherines, Ontario, Canada. To
visit our "Sister Club" go to: Merritton Lions
Club
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