Another applicant was overjoyed to regain her sight!

Mdm Therasa, aged 70, had been struggling with blurred vision due to cataracts in her left eye. Thanks to the Lions Club of George Town Mutiara and Pantai Hospital Penang—the sight savers—she was referred for medical aid and received treatment at Pantai Hospital.

A widow living in a squatter house on state-leased land, Mdm Therasa, has faced many hardships. Her daughter, Philomina, sadly passed away last year from a severe kidney infection. Today, she relies on a small social welfare allowance, while her grandson Poovendran supports the family as a security guard.

The Lions and Dr. Tan and hospital staff visited her during recovery, and she expressed heartfelt gratitude to Pantai Hospital and the Lions for their care and support.

💛 Together, we continue to bring light and hope to those in need.

ANNOUNCEMENT

“2-in-1 Project” – Vision Bus Fundraising & Environmental Awareness.

Report by Club President Justin Ong

Project Overview

We are launching a “2-in-1 project” to raise funds for the Vision Bus while promoting environmental awareness. This initiative combines our Vision Project with the Environmental Project, under the leadership of Datuk Cheng (LC Alor Star Host) and with our Club (Lions Club George Town Mutiara) as the Organizing Club.

Compostable Bags Initiative

• Partner: Earthya – Zaneco (our environment project sponsor)
• Product: 100% compostable bags (zero plastic, soil-friendly, turns into natural minerals absorbed by plants)
• Market price: RM1.90 per packet (5 bags)
• Special cost to us: RM1.50 per packet
• Fundraising price: RM2.50 per packet (RM1.50 cost + RM1.00 donation)

Sponsorship Packages

• Silver Sponsor: 300 packets → RM750
• Gold Sponsor: 600 packets → RM1,500
• Platinum Sponsor: 1,000 packets → RM2,500

Usage of Compostable Bags

• Environmental Project Week: Launch during LCI’s designated week to qualify for Excellent Club recognition.
• Member Sales: Distribute among members to spread awareness and raise funds.
• School/Public Talks: Give away as goodies during environmental awareness programs. Sponsors are welcome to join.
• Club Promotion: Sponsor logos printed on packets (Platinum = large, Gold = medium, Silver = small).
• Event Goodies: Use as door gifts during club anniversaries or celebrations.

Terms & Timeline

• Minimum order: 5,000 packets (to enable printing/packaging).
• Delivery timeline: 1 month.
• Target launch: April (LCI Environmental Awareness Week).
• All funds raised will be donated to the Vision Bus Project.
• Open to all Lions Clubs and companies for participation.

Current Support

• LC Alor Setar Host + Datuk Cheng’s companies: 3 Platinum Sponsorships (3,000 packets)
• LC Penang Host: 1 Platinum Sponsorship (1,000 packets)

More updates will follow... 

The heads of families who registered for our Lions Hunger Relief project arrived punctually at the Rifle Range Centre at 4:30 PM. The families were all cheerful and smiling, eagerly anticipating the start of the aerobatic exercises by the Lions. Who can convey to them that they have endured poverty and lived in dire conditions? The Lions have fostered a welcoming atmosphere, well-known to many in the Rifle Range area. The Club supplied food boxes, bread, and water to 70 families.

Prior to the distribution of our meal boxes, the Lions involved the seniors in a short aerobic dance session. Most of them were eagerly awaiting the dancing segment while enjoying their meals.

 

Needy Family Project 3/1/2026

The Lions of LCGTM shared their touching experience from the beginning of 2026 at the Needy Family Project. 

They delivered essential food supplies, helping four families in total.

Witnessing the smiles of the families and listening to their stories reminded us of our purpose in serving—it was truly inspiring and reinforced the significance of this project.

The Lions Clubs on Penang Island made a significant impact during the global "Hunger Week of Service". A total of 21 Lions Clubs participated in the 'Penang Lions Clubs Joint Hunger Relief Project' on January 3, 2026. The project theme was "Meals of Joy, Bags of Love." 

Besides distributing 300 hot meal boxes, the program featured a heart health talk presented by doctors from Pantai Hospital Penang (PHP) and a demonstration of CPR and AED conducted by PHP and the Malaysian Red Crescent. 

Project OC from our club, PP Samantha said that this event fostered positive change and made a difference in the Rifle Range communities, garnering substantial publicity for the efforts of the Lions. 

 

After the removal of the cataract from her right eye on 7/11/2025, Mdm Letchmy received treatment for her left eye. As she was about to be discharged from the hospital, she expressed her heartfelt gratitude to the Lions Club of George Town Mutiara (LCGTM) and Pantai Hospital Penang. She said that she can resume her daily tasks and routines to assist her husband. Before the surgery, she faced difficulties due to blurred vision and was financially constrained, which made her situation even more challenging. 

On 19/12/2025, Lions visited Mdm Letchmy in the hospital. Again, she expressed her gratitude to the LCGTM, Pantai Hospital Penang, and Dr. Yew Yih Chian for their contributions in helping her regain her sight. 

This initiative represents yet another significant humanitarian effort by the Lions Club of George Town Mutiara.