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 c.m.forrest@bigpond.com

     
 Chairman Message

 March 2008

Chairman’s Report

"Can you put a price on this?"
In the calendar year just completed the Foundation funded 129 Walkers at a cost of $546,957.00. The grand total stands at 1111 walkers for $6,581,765.00. This figure is misleading, in the early days only Hart Walkers were recorded as they had an on-going commitment. Accordingly I believe the total to be closer to $7m. A great effort from all supporting Clubs, our dedicated District Chairman and Trustees.

The dollars do not tell the full story. A child spending only a few hours a day in a walker, in lieu of a whell-chair, experiences improved health and self-esteem.

Health

  • Breathing is more effective as the diaphragm is less compressed.

  • Blood circulation is improved due to activity and better breathing.

  • Muscle development occurs with this activity.

  • Bone density and joint development is improved due to activity and bearing body weight.

  • Digestion and elimination are enhanced with the aid of activity and gravity.

Esteem

  • Being able to move over terrain independently.

  • Being able to interact with peers at eye level.

  • Independent self confidence, which projects positives to all the family.

"Can you put a price on that?.
Your Foundation is a DGR tax deductible Charity. Instead of individual Lions donating to a Non-Lions Charity, why not make a personal, tax deductible donation to the A.L.C.M.F.? Don't hang about, the 30th June is closer than you think. Why not tell your friends? We can certainly use the funds. Children are still being born, some with disabilities. We fund the walkers that seldom attract Federal or State Government funding. Without our intervention these beautiful children may well be wheel-chair bound for life. We can prevent this!.

"Can you put a price on that?"

Kind Regards to all

Ray Dix
Chairman.