LEOS TO THE RESCUE

Leo Club of Lara Minutes of Committee Meeting 28th Feb.doc

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Leos to the Rescue

“It’s Cool Being a Leo” said Lara Leo President, Ebony Smith as she hands local Lara resident, Roz Fishlock a cheque to enable her car registration and third party to be renewed. “Being able to help someone who requires urgent assistance gives Leo members a sense of purpose

The plight of local Lara resident Roz Fishlock became known to the Lara Lions Club some weeks ago. An urgent SOS came from Roz for assistance to purchase a small electric scooter with a fold up capacity to enable her some independence and to allow movement about her unit.

Roz has a crippling disability which necessitates her to be on constant medication for pain. Her specialist only practices in Melbourne and doctors advise her not to use public transport due to her collapsed spine.

Both Roz and partner Peter try to survive daily life on a disability pension and carer’s allowance. But recent medication costs have been over $500, and have left them both at times with no food.

The Leos have agreed to try and assist where possible with Roz. “We feel it is a great responsibility that the youth of Lara can be seen to support local people in need of urgent help” said Ebony.

“Our Leo Club’s motto is ‘working for the benefit of the community’ which is proudly displayed on our Club Banner”.

If anyone wishes to assist the Leos helping this family, please contact Jeff on 0419 822-110.