A COLLECTION by Culcheth Lions Club raised £600 to help those affected by the disastrous floods in Pakistan.
The club raised more than £540 by a collection among customers visiting Sainsbury’s and the CPS Centre. This was rounded up to £600 by the Lions for the donation to the appeal.
Lion Frank Philipps said: “Lions Clubs are an international voluntary organisation with 45,000 local clubs in over 200 countries. When disaster strikes, we ensure that donations are sent directly (and without charge) to the Lions Clubs in the affected region.
“This ensures that every penny donated goes directly to where it is needed. Very importantly, it is local Lions that ensure the money directly benefits local people. Lions Clubs worldwide are non-political and the money raised is only used for humanitarian purposes, improving peoples’ lives.”
Mr Phillips said that throughout the year the Lions work to help the community making local grants, organising the Victorian Day in November and holding a big party for senior citizens every spring.
New members are welcome and meetings are the first and third Tuesday of each month at 8pm at Culcheth Sports Club.
