To our family and friends!
We are planning to virtually walk/run, as well as volunteer this year as part of the Hungry Lion Bike Tour that our Lions Club organizes. We expect to have more than 100 riders participating! The primary goal of the event is to raise money to help combat food insecurity in the Deerfield Valley (southern Vermont). We are supporting the event in a number of capacities both before and during it, so prior to the event we have challenged ourselves to complete at least 35 miles over the course of the week of September 17 – September 23 – the event itself is on September 24th.
Your donation of any size will make a difference! You can click the following link to go to our fundraising page: https://www.pledgereg.com/4308/Team/20375 and thank you in advance for your generosity!
Or instead of donating on our behalf, maybe you might want to accept our challenge to you and sign yourself up for the event (did we say it was virtual or in-person, so you can complete it anywhere and that you can walk or bike any distance you chose?) and we’ll donate $50 to your fundraising page if you register (just in case, that offer is limited to the first 5 people/teams who sign up ??). Here’s the link to the event page: https://www.hungrylionbiketour.com/ to find out more or to register.
Thanks again for your love and support and stay safe and healthy!
Keith & Alisa (team K&A Walkers)
Hungry Lion Bike Tour
A benefit ride for the Hunger Relief Program that is spearheaded by the Deerfield Valley Lions. There will be 10,35, 55 and 75 mile tours. Participants are encouraged to solicit sponsorships and prizes will be awarded. Those who raise a modest amount are awarded a custom pro cycling garment.
Visit www.hungrylionbiketour.com for details.
Check out the HLBT Video: https://vimeo.com/279066346.
Each year, our local LIONS CLUB works hard to raise funds for our neighbors in need by sponsoring The Hungry Lion Bike Tour , one of Southern Vermont’s premier cycling events, typically attracting hundreds of riders, friends and family members to our region. We are able to run this professional-caliber event thanks to dedicated volunteers AND the enthusiastic contributions from participants and their sponsors! Our 2022 Event will be held in person with a Virtual Option for those not able to attend in person. We've also added an option for folks who would like to walk/hike!
How do Lions help our community?
- We feed hundreds of local families thru our Holiday Food Baskets Program
- We provide FREE vision testing to ALL local school children
- We help local families struggling with the impact of medical costs
- We provide education grants and scholarships to local students
- We provide eyeglass & vision care grants for lower-income neighbors
- We help sponsor an annual Diabetes Awareness fair and educational programs
- We participate in Green-Up, recycling and environmental awareness programs
- We build, paint, repair and clean up for nonprofit community organizations
- We partner with Rotary and other service clubs to help with important community projects