Community puts up a sweat for a cause at annual Leeuloop
Over 300 participants mainly walked, laughed and gave back during the Lions Club of Krugersdorp’s annual Leeuloop charity event.
The Lions Club of Krugersdorp recently hosted its annual Lions Walk, known as the Leeuloop, to raise funds for charity and bring the community together for a day of fun and competition. More than 300 people took part.
According to Roxanne Clements, president of the Lions Club of Krugersdorp, the Leeuloop is held annually on the first weekend of September and has been a proud community tradition for almost 20 years.
She said the club recognises the top three winners in each age group, with prizes that vary each year.
“Thanks to our valued sponsor, winners always receive something special to take home. More importantly, every participant knows the event is about more than prizes. It’s about giving back and making a difference through their involvement,” Roxanne said.
She added that all proceeds from the Leeuloop are directed entirely towards projects hosted by the Lions Club of Krugersdorp.
“Not a single rand is used for administration, and every cent goes straight back into the community. From supplying food parcels and disaster relief to providing glasses for those with impaired vision, the funds are used to bring real change where it’s most needed,” Roxanne continued.
About the Lions Club of Krugersdorp
Roxanne explained that the Lions Club of Krugersdorp is part of Lions Clubs International, one of the world’s largest service organisations.
She said Lions Clubs International focuses on five global causes: hunger, vision, childhood cancer, diabetes and the environment.
Locally, she noted, they are strongly committed to supporting the elderly through partnerships with care homes, as well as providing regular assistance to children’s homes, homeless shelters and animal rescue centres.
“The Lions Club of Krugersdorp was proudly chartered in 1962. Our members are all volunteers dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of those less fortunate. We also engage in collaborative initiatives within our zone, where clubs unite to create a larger impact across multiple communities on the same day,” she concluded.
