Thanks to Barrie for sharing this great news. Ed
The Lions Club of Ryde donated £500 from their funds to the Nepal disaster fund. In addition, one of their members said ‘I would like to do more’.
A total of eight Lions said they were available. The group went to work to achieve their goal, asking both Tesco and The Co-op if they would help, both stores were very supportive.
Raffle
The Co-op had been running their own appeal already for two weeks, and Tesco chipped in and started a raffle on behalf of the club donating prizes and helped to run the raffle until the Lions could get there and take over.
An amazing £1,500 was collected in three days to add to the club’s first donation bringing the total to £2,000 overall.
Thanks for support
The Lions Club of Ryde wishes to thank Tesco and Co-Op for their support, but also the amazing generosity of their customers.
The funds raised were sent just two days later and in common with all collections by the club 100% of the money goes to the nominated cause.
If anyone would like to know more about Lions Clubs on the Island or to be part of the team please call 0845 833 8562.
