coming together for Easter Seals
Information & Toolkits for Lions Clubs
Our Loyal Founders & Innovators
Since embarking on the vision of the BC Lions Society for Children with Disabilities in 1947, Lions Clubs have continued to be an integral and formidable supporter for children and adults with disabilities. Over these many decades, Lions Clubs have continued to support the Society with their incredible fundraising, events and time volunteering at our camps – and for that, we thank you!
Lions Den
The Lions Den is a quarterly publication celebrating the fantastic work of our Lions Club. Check out our latest newsletter below, highlighting some of the fantastic Lions Clubs’ activities throughout the year and let us know if you have stories from your Lions Club that you’d like to see in future issues!
Working Together to Help Persons with Disabilities
Lions Club Events
Take a look at some of the Lions Clubs who are helping Easter Seals.
In The News
Find out the latest news and updates on what’s happening at Easter Seals.
Fundraising Ideas
Check out these ideas and tips to help you put on your fundraising event.
Promoting Your Event
Here are some tips and ideas to help you promote your event.
Sign Up For Our e-Newsletter
Get Easter Seals news and updates on Lions Club events sent right to your inbox.
Become A Member
Get more involved with Easter Seals when you become an annual member.
Contact Us
Easter Seals is here to help you!
For information on the Lions Club, please e-mail info@eastersealsbcy.ca or call toll free 1.888.868.2822
Easter Seals Handouts – What to Say About Us
There are so many messages and information you can share on why fundraising for children and adults with disabilities is so important. To make it easy, we have compiled a list of information and messages to help you. Click on the links below for handouts you can share.
Lions Club Events & Happenings
Vancouver East Lions Club – ‘Our Founders’
Congratulations to our Lions Community Board Member, Michael Cheng, who was recently installed as the President of the Vancouver East Lions Club – the Lions Club that started it all, 75 years ago!! During the dinner, the BC Lions Society was also presented with a cheque for $5,000 from the Vancouver East Lions Club.
And it didn’t stop there! At the start of the evening, the Vancouver Legacy Lions Club gave $500 to the Lions Superhero 19A Drop Zone Team, and later in the evening, Fred Lackmance, our very own Drop Zone Superhero, won a $50 cash raffle prize and so graciously donated it to his 19A Superhero Team. They are very close to reaching their goal of raising $5,000!
Drop Zone September
Thank You Lions Superheroes
Every year, Lions take on new heights during our signature event, Drop Zone! Thank you, Lions for always showing your support, coming in group costumes, and making the day such a resounding success.
Larry Schrodt Memorial Award
Recognize a Lion who’s made a difference
Ask anyone who has received a Larry Schrodt Memorial Award and they will say it was one of the most meaningful awards they’ve received. It’s an award that recognizes Lions who have made a difference in the life of a child. Children with disabilities and special needs are close to our hearts, and so this award was specially created as a way to honour those who work on their behalf, in the name of a very special Lion, PID Larry Schrodt.
Lions Den Newsletter
We’re Here To Help With Fundraising Tips and Ideas
There are many ways to fundraise for Easter Seals and make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities, and we’re here to help guide you! Below are ideas and fundraising strategies to help you get started and engage your community.
Paper Shredding
Bottle Drive
Christmas Tree Recycling
Virtual Wine Survivor
Virtual Quiz
Garage Sale
TIPS
Promoting Your Fundraising Event
Social Media
Connect with us on your social media channels to share pictures and stories from your preparation and event! When posting include our handle @eastersealsbcy, so we can see what you’re doing!
Make a Facebook event that includes all the details your guests will need. Tag official pages of companies, organizations, media and special guests that are associated with your event. Forward the event to as many friends and local community groups as possible, with a pleasant “ASK” that they forward to their contacts.
Post a countdown on Instagram Stories. The countdown sticker lets you set an end date and time. You can also customize the name and colour of the clock. It’s a great tool to remind people of your upcoming event.
Post photos of your event as it unfolds. Photos are a great way to tell your story and remind people of your event.
Tweet your event details before the event and the day of. Live tweeting your event is also a way to engage your community in real time.
Hashtags
#eastersealsbcy #lionsclubsforeasterseals #helpingkidswithdisabilities
eastersealscampshawnigan #eastersealscampsquamish #eastersealscampwinfield #eastersealscamps
#eastersealshouse
Social Media Example
Local Community Media
Contact your local newspapers and radio station to help promote the event. Most newspapers and radio stations also have free event listings on their websites that you can add your event to.
Posters & Flyers
Create a poster or flyer that you can put in local businesses and community centres, and/or hand out to homes in your area.
Here is an example of one created for the Paper Shredding event.
Poster & Flyer Example
Become An Annual Member of Easter Seals
Becoming a member of our Easter Seals and BC Lions Society for Children with Disabilities community is an important and simple way to show your ongoing support. This is a yearly membership where you’ll receive a members only newsletter sent twice a year filled with personal stories from our community and updates on our programs and services. You will also receive an invitation to the BC Lions Society for Children with Disabilities AGM & any special meetings for members, an invitation to an exclusive, members only breakfast before the AGM, and invitations to events, and members only, Summer Camp and Easter Seals House tours.
