Media Release

These are standard releases that Clubs/Organisation's can use by just inserting the child's details

SAMPLE MEDIA RELEASE 1:

I’M WALKING THANKS TO LIONS

Local resident [all personal details with the permission of parents] [child’s name and age] from [suburb/area], recently saw a life-long dream come true when he/she walked independently for the first time in his/her life.

Thanks to the Australian Lions Children’s Mobility Foundation and the Lions Club of […..], and with the help of a [name of walker] [child’s name] took his/her first steps recently and hasn’t stopped since. [Add any personal comments from the family, with permission and the club]

Over thirty mobility devices with various levels of support have been and are being developed to assist children to the age of 18 to reach their best upright potential.

There are so very many benefits of being upright, such as better circulation of blood, strengthening of muscles and bones, natural elimination of waste, less hospitalisation for chest infections and eye to eye contact with peers. These children are healthier, fitter and are generally more confident as they enjoy a fuller life, and as a result the whole family benefit too.

If you would like to be a part of this and other worthy and fulfilling Lions projects, join your local club by ringing [local infoline].

SAMPLE MEDIA RELEASE 2:

BE PART OF THE ACTION TODAY!

Members of Australian Lions Clubs are seeking community support for their Australian Lions Children’s Mobility Foundation, to provide funding for mobility aids for children with varying levels of disability around the country. Recently the [get the latest number of children fitted from your local District Chairman] child was fitted and these walkers are now in every State and Territory of Australia at a total cost so far of [get the latest dollar amount from your local District Chairman].

Recently, the [name of club] Lions Club agreed to commit funds towards a [name of walker] at a cost of [$........]. This will assist [all personal details with the permission of parents] [child’s name and age] from [suburb/area], in their quest for a more mobile and independent life.

These mobility devices have many benefits including improved health and fitness through better circulation of blood and therefore stronger bones and muscles, ability to breathe more efficiently with less chest infections and a more natural elimination of waste through more active lifestyle. This directly results in a positive change in personality with higher self esteem and that means that the whole family reaps the rewards.

One Walker inventor said, “May every child walk with pride, for it is their right”.

Be part of this and other worthy and fulfilling Lions projects by ringing [local infoline].