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OC Lions Set to Host the Six-A-Side Sri Lanka Inter-School Cricket Tournament on July 27, 2024

The Orange County Lions (OCLF) are thrilled to announce the return of their signature event, the Six-A-Side Sri Lanka Inter-School Cricket Tournament. This exciting tournament will take place on Saturday, July 27, 2024, marking its first occurrence since the COVID-19 pandemic. The Six-A-Side cricket tournament, initiated during the Presidency of Nalaka Gunawardhana, a beloved tradition …

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OCLF Achieved the Milestone of 75 Students Sponsored for Financial Assistance in 2024

Since October 2023, the OC Lions Foundation (OCLF) has been providing vital financial support to 50 children whose family members are affected by cancer. This initiative, supported logistically by the Indira Cancer Trust, ensures that all students are monitored closely, with their academic performance recorded and made available to our generous donors. OCLF committed to …

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Warmth for Winter Project

The “Warmth for Winter” project, created to provide winter clothes and food to homeless people in downtown Los Angeles, emerged as a small yet impactful initiative that left a lasting impression, emphasizing the profound potential of small-scale projects in addressing critical societal issues and serving as a cornerstone for subsequent endeavors.  The project managers, in …

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Hope, Happiness and Glimpse of Holiday Spirit Through Generous Thought of Giving Back

It’s heartwarming to hear about the wonderful initiatives taken by Indira Cancer Trust (ICT) and OC Lions Foundation (OCLF) to spread hope, happiness, and the holiday spirit among children and their families. Such events not only bring joy to the participants but also contribute significantly to fostering a sense of community and support.  The holiday …

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OCLF Extends Hand to Bring Happiness to Needy Children During the Festive Season

OCLF funded Christmas / New Year presents for the 50 children funded under sponsor-a child project. These presents will be handed over during the Radiant Celebrations event organized by the Indira Cancer Trust on December 16, 2023.  Every child sponsored by OCLF will receive a gift worth ~ SLR 2,500 at this event. This thoughtful …

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OCLF Annual Homeless Feeding Project for 2023

OC Lions organized the annual homeless feeding project on November 12th, 2023, at Sri Rathana International Buddhist Center in Anaheim. This is the 15 consecutive event with the only exception being 2 years during the COVID period. The Homeless Feeding Project started in 2007.Organizing and successfully completing an annual homeless feeding project is a commendable …

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OCLF Completes Funding for 50 Needy Children in Sri Lanka: A Brighter Future Beckons

“One Child at a Time, One Step Closer to a Better Tomorrow”  The OC Lions Foundation (OCLF) recently achieved a significant milestone by successfully funding the education of 50 underprivileged children in Sri Lanka. This achievement marks a giant leap towards ensuring a brighter future for these young minds and highlights OCLF’s commitment to making …

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OCLF and Indira Cancer Trust partner to provide scholarships to children

OCLF and Indira Cancer Trust partner in the Sponsor-A-Child project to provide scholarships to low-income children of parents with cancer. Please consider donating through:Zelle: oclionsfoundation@gmail.com (100% of your donations apply towards the project) GoFundMe:  https://gofund.me/d68542d8 (accepts credit card payments but 2.9% service fee charged by the site). FIND OUT MORE

OCLF Wheelchair Donation Project

OCLF donated a total of 18 collapsible adult wheelchairs to Sri Lanka. Six wheelchairs were distributed to Avissawella General Hospital, two wheelchairs to Prithipura Communities and ten wheelchairs to individuals who a suffering from long term mobility difficulties Please consider donating through:Zelle: oclionsfoundation@gmail.com (100% of your donations apply towards the project) GoFundMe:  https://gofund.me/d68542d8 (accepts credit card payments but …

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