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Awards & Recognition

Our members enjoy acknowledging the service and commitment of their colleagues. Awards represent a donation to our humanitarian causes in the name of a valued member.


Personalised Certificates

Members can use the Award Database to search for an individual and download a list of awards in their name, or to print a personalised certificate showing these awards.

Click here to search our Award Database

Please note this database will be updated periodically as information becomes available from the Foundations and Projects. But please understand we do not want to spoil any surprises so they may be a delay in the information available.


If you know of a Lion whose enthusiasm, ingenuity and resourcefulness has made a difference, please contact magazine@lions.org.au to share their story.



For more information on the individual awards, please scroll down to the tabs below…


LCIF – Melvin Jones Fellowship

Click here to search and/or download the latest MJF Recipients.

“Once in every generation or era a man appears and in his fleeting hour upon this stage leaves an indelible imprint upon the lives of his fellow men, and upon generations yet to come. Such a man was Melvin Jones. All over the world today he is the symbol of man’s concern for his fellow man” – Finis E Davis, International President at the time of the death of Melvin Jones, the founder of Lions.

The Melvin Jones Fellowship may be used to recognise outstanding Lions or members of the general public who have made a significant

contribution to Lionism.

Approval for a Melvin Jones Fellowship is made by the Lions Clubs International Foundation Board and the following list is current as at April 2022

Any queries should be directed to: Lions Australia National Office – lcif.ops@lions.org.au

Echuca Lions Club donate to local cancer centre

BY EMILY WILLIAMS Echuca Lions Club has donated $20,000 to…

Vision-impaired get ‘In the Driver’s Seat’

For those living with a visual impairment, rarely does the opportunity…
Lismore Lions Club Flood Appeal

Lions volunteers across Australia are mobilising for flood relief

When disaster strikes Lions roll up their sleeves and take action…
dra-bushifire-recovery-australia

Disaster Relief Australia wins Australian Charity Award

Disaster Relief Australia, whom we support through the Lions…

Wheelers Hill Lions Club’s Novel Idea

BY EMILY WILLIAMS With the exception of 2020, Wheelers Hill…

Lions and Disaster Relief Australia Unite for Flood Recovery Effort

The devastating floods that hit Queensland and NSW in March this…

Diversity, Inclusion & Lions Clubs

Does your Lions club pass the diversity/inclusion test? Tony…

Heartbreak behind Lions mission of mercy

He might be a reluctant hero but Need for Feed founder Graham…

Tewantin Noosa’s Courageous Children

BY EMILY WILLIAMS Tewantin Noosa Lions Club has committed…
Haymes Paint Donate to ALF

Haymes Paint stores and Lions Clubs host BBQ’s with a difference

Lions has a longstanding reputation for hosting some of the country’s…

Sydney Lions are supporting Ukrainian refugees and they need your help

In times of crisis, Lions Clubs do what they can to make a difference…

Lions come together to help Elmore Village

Original story by Lee Walkington When the floods tore through…

The Countdown is on – Lions Mini-Convention starts soon!

Hundreds of Lions volunteers and community leaders are travelling…

Belmont Lions Club Support Local Homeless Community

BY EMILY WILLIAMS Many of us take basic hygiene for granted.…
Kingborough (Tas) ALCCRF Presentation

Kingborough Lions Make Significant Donation to Childhood Cancer Research

The Lions Club of Kingborough presented $86,500 to the Australian…
Licola Wilderness Village

Lions sponsor camp for Victorian flood victims

In October 2022, Australians living in northern Victoria were…
Narooma Lions New BBQ Trailer

Narooma Lions upgrade BBQ trailer to assist in disaster relief

It was a great day for the Narooma & District Lions Club…

Q2’s Marathon Eye Screening Trip

BY EMILY WILLIAMS One in every five Australian children have…
Gympie South Lions help flood victim

Gympie South Lions to the rescue for flood victim facing $7k fine

The Gympie South Lions Club have come to the rescue of a…
Lions Bushfire Relief in Kiah

When the smoke clears, Lions are still there

Whilst the spotlight is no longer focused on the horrific Black…

Lions Hit the Catwalk for a Good Cause

BY EMILY WILLIAMS Members of Adamstown Lions Club have scrubbed…

The future of Lions Australia

Lions Australia’s youth programs were front and centre at the…

Lions Healthcare Heroes

For the past two years, our nurses and frontline healthcare workers…

Lions Club of Quilters Victoria stitches the world together

BY EMILY WILLIAMS The Lions Club of Quilters Victoria in District…
Australian Lions Hearing Dogs

Lions to celebrate special four-legged friends this month

Lions around the country will celebrate National Hearing Dog…

Lions Club Supports NSW Nurses with Scholarship

At their recent March dinner meeting, the Lions Club of West…
Lion Maria Turns 101

A Life Well Lived for 101 Year Old Lion Maria

It was a feeling of pride when Lion Maria van den Boogaard was…

International Peace Poster Contest Winner Presented with Award

The Booragoon Lions Club have presented National Lions Peace…

Lions Eye Health Program’s big year

BY EMILY WILLIAMS Despite coming up against Covid-19, floods,…
Lions donate Blanket Warming Cabinet

Lions provide warmth and comfort to palliative care patients

Lions in Victoria have come together to provide some warmth and…

Gilbert Valley Lions Club Supports Local School

BY EMILY WILLIAMS After three years of hard work, 20 refurbished…

Lions Foundation doing a bloody good job

BY EMILY WILLIAMS Over the next two years, The Lions Cord…
Lynsey McLeod

How Lions Uses Music To Aid The Young

Music can soothe a troubled mind. Tony Fawcett meets the mastermind…
Wooroloo bushfire

Lions go above and beyond to help communities impacted by Wooroloo bushfire

When disaster strikes, Lions volunteers roll up their sleeves…
Sandy Scheltema

Photographer Showcases the Community Spirit of Storm-Ravaged Trentham

BY EMILY WILLIAMS Partially Funded by the Lions Club of Trentham When…

Lions volunteers mobilise to support flood affected communities

Australia has experienced major flooding for the fifth time in…

Rosewood Lions Club Give Back to the Elderly

BY EMILY WILLIAMS Rosewood Lions Club have worked with Cabanda…

Lions’ Second-hand Furniture Store Reopens in Clare

The Clare District Lions Club are celebrating the reopening of…
WA Lions Celebrate 60 Years at Parliament House

WA Lions Celebrate 60 Years at Parliament House

Lions volunteers across Western Australia celebrated the 60th…
Diabetes care packs for Ukraine

Local Lions volunteers supporting Diabetic Ukrainian refugees

Diabetes is a key global focus for Lions Clubs and volunteers…
Lions Awareness Day - Coogee Lions members

Keep an eye out for a pride of Lions in your community in coming weeks

Many of Lions Australia’s hardworking volunteers will be…

Lions are there every step of the way in Flood Recovery

Lions Australia is celebrating our 75th Anniversary in September…

Lions provide a little Christmas joy to NSW flood victims

When disaster strikes, Lions volunteers are the first to offer…
Read for Ukraine - Glenside Lions Club Bookmart

Read for Ukraine – Lions support Ukrainian Refugees

In times of crisis Lions Clubs do what they can to make a difference…
Free Trade Day

The business of kindness on Free Trade Day

Picture a world where families struggle without running water,…

Adamstown Lions auctioning artworks for hope

BY EMILY WILLIAMS Adamstown Lions Club is hosting an online…

Donvale Lions Club Supports Local School Students

BY EMILY WILLIAMS For many families in Australia, sending…
Many Lions Club Sunsquirt Project

Manly Lions Club Wins Top Club Service Project Award for Sunsquirt Station

At our recent National Convention on the Gold Coast, the Lions…

International Peace Poster Contest Merit Award Winner 2022-23 Announced

It is our great pleasure to announce that Australian student…
Nicholas Tadros

Lions to support the 10-year-old Gold Coast helicopter crash victim

Ten-year-old Nicholas Tadros suffered extensive injuries in the…

Australia’s favourite Christmas cake has inspired a song

The festive season is just around the corner and Australia’s…
Lions Skin Check and Awareness Van

Lions Free Skin Checks Make a Difference

The Lions V Districts Cancer Foundation mobile skin check van…
Lions Recycle for Sight in PNG

Lions Recycle for Sight Project touching lives in Papua New Guinea

Lions in Gilles Plains have brought the Lions Recycle for Sight…

Valentine Lions Club Wins Top Club Service Project Award

BY EMILY WILLIAMS The Lions Club of Valentine refer to themselves…

A special dog to assist Australians with Diabetes

The countdown is on for World Diabetes Day on Monday the 14th…
Lions Medical Research Scholarship Recipient

Her Excellency Congratulates Lions Medical Research Foundation Scholarship Recipient

Lions Medical Research Foundation Scholarships have been offered…

75th Anniversary – Snapshots from our founding years.

With our milestone birthday in just three months, Tony Fawcett…
Fortuna Foundation

Lions Club of Whitford Donates to Mobile Laundry Van

BY EMILY WILLIAMS For many Australians, clean clothes are…

Tewantin Noosa Lions Club Celebrates Milestone By Helping Those In Need

BY EMILY WILLIAMS To celebrate Tewantin Noosa Lions Club’s…

A piece of cake…

With a new baker, the traditional Lions Christmas Cake is currently…
Australian Lions Childhood Cancer Research Foundation

One step closer to Zero Childhood Cancer thanks to Lions

We are one step closer to Zero Cancer thanks to Lions! Any…

Lions Club of Gawler lighting the way for the 75th Anniversary!

Congratulations Lions Club of Gawler Inc with SA Infrastructure…
Diabetes Care Packs for Ukraine

Lions send Care Packs to Ukrainian Refugees with Diabetes

To date, the Lions Australia Diabetes Foundation has donated…
Skin Cancer Van at Bunnings, South Vermont

Lions Mobile Skin Cancer Van Stops in at Vermont South Bunnings

The Lions V Districts Cancer Foundation makes a real and lasting…

Lions to climb Mt. Kenya for kids in Tanzania

On August 28th, an amazing group of women will begin their 5…

A trip down Lions Road

BY EMILY WILLIAMS When setting off on a recent camping trip,…

‘Made with Love’ by Tamborine Mountain Lions

BY EMILY WILLIAMS For 10 years, Tamborine Mountain Lions Club…
Katamatite Silo Art

Katamatite Lions fund huge Silo Art Project

Since the first appearance of silo art in 2015, regional and…

Wangi Lions Club’s Festival Celebrates its 45th Year

BY EMILY WILLIAMS In the first weekend of June, Wangi Lions…

Lion Karen Feeds the Multitude

When Covid-19 first started spreading in Australia, Western Australian…

Walking towards a cure for diabetes

Original story by Joan Tufvesson The Lions Club of Yarrawonga…
Free Trade Day

Hundreds of tradies give up their time to help people in need

Hundreds of tradies donated a day of their time on the 26th of…
Huddy Glubb World Dwarf Games with Lions Australia donation

Lions help 10-year-old Huddy Glubb get to World Dwarf Games in Germany

Lions have surprised Gold Coast local athletics star Huddy Glubb…

Disaster Relief Australia Launch New Initiative

BY EMILY WILLIAMS When Covid-19 arrived on Australia’s doorstep…

Lions volunteers plant 75 gardens for 75 years

The environment is a key focus for Lions and now there are community…

Life after Leos

As a year year 12 student, Townsville’s Hannah Bellwood took…
Torquay Lions 'Better Together'

Torquay Lions are ‘Better Together’

Following his installation as the new President of Torquay Lions…
Lismore Lions Club Flood Relief

A message of hope for Northern NSW as it sees more rain

As Northern NSW braced for even more rain this week, the resilience…
Lions volunteers give the gift of education to young non-verbal autistic boy

Lions volunteers give the gift of education to young non-verbal autistic boy

As the saying goes, it takes a village to raise a child and this…

MD201’s Kindness Matters Service Award winner announced

BY EMILY WILLIAMS Marion City Lions Club from District C2…
Gubbi Gubbi Land

Lions Restore Indigenous Cultural Site

It was National Aboriginal and Islander Observance Day Committee…

Yarrawonga Lions sew over 40,000 turbans for cancer patients

The Yarrawonga Lions Club in Victoria meet every Tuesday to sew,…
Deborah Hutton Lions Ambassador for Skin Cancer Screening

Lions appoints Deborah Hutton as Ambassador for Skin Cancer Screening Program

Lions Australia have appointed Deborah Hutton as their first…
Preschool donates to ALF

Preschool donates $10,000 to ALF National Flood Appeal

The community is rallying behind the Australian Lions Foundation…

Awards & Recognition

Our members enjoy acknowledging the service and commitment of their colleagues. Awards represent a donation to our humanitarian causes in the name of a valued member.


Personalised Certificates

Members can use the Award Database to search for an individual and download a list of awards in their name, or to print a personalised certificate showing these awards.

Click here to search our Award Database

Please note this database will be updated periodically as information becomes available from the Foundations and Projects. But please understand we do not want to spoil any surprises so they may be a delay in the information available.


If you know of a Lion whose enthusiasm, ingenuity and resourcefulness has made a difference, please contact magazine@lions.org.au to share their story.



For more information on the individual awards, please scroll down to the tabs below…


LCIF – Melvin Jones Fellowship

Click here to search and/or download the latest MJF Recipients.

“Once in every generation or era a man appears and in his fleeting hour upon this stage leaves an indelible imprint upon the lives of his fellow men, and upon generations yet to come. Such a man was Melvin Jones. All over the world today he is the symbol of man’s concern for his fellow man” – Finis E Davis, International President at the time of the death of Melvin Jones, the founder of Lions.

The Melvin Jones Fellowship may be used to recognise outstanding Lions or members of the general public who have made a significant

contribution to Lionism.

Approval for a Melvin Jones Fellowship is made by the Lions Clubs International Foundation Board and the following list is current as at April 2022

Any queries should be directed to: Lions Australia National Office – lcif.ops@lions.org.au

Lions and Disaster Relief Australia Unite for Flood Recovery Effort

The devastating floods that hit Queensland and NSW in March this…

‘Made with Love’ by Tamborine Mountain Lions

BY EMILY WILLIAMS For 10 years, Tamborine Mountain Lions Club…
Lynsey McLeod

How Lions Uses Music To Aid The Young

Music can soothe a troubled mind. Tony Fawcett meets the mastermind…
Preschool donates to ALF

Preschool donates $10,000 to ALF National Flood Appeal

The community is rallying behind the Australian Lions Foundation…

Lions Foundation doing a bloody good job

BY EMILY WILLIAMS Over the next two years, The Lions Cord…
Kingborough (Tas) ALCCRF Presentation

Kingborough Lions Make Significant Donation to Childhood Cancer Research

The Lions Club of Kingborough presented $86,500 to the Australian…

Lion Karen Feeds the Multitude

When Covid-19 first started spreading in Australia, Western Australian…

Australia’s favourite Christmas cake has inspired a song

The festive season is just around the corner and Australia’s…
Narooma Lions New BBQ Trailer

Narooma Lions upgrade BBQ trailer to assist in disaster relief

It was a great day for the Narooma & District Lions Club…

International Peace Poster Contest Winner Presented with Award

The Booragoon Lions Club have presented National Lions Peace…

International Peace Poster Contest Merit Award Winner 2022-23 Announced

It is our great pleasure to announce that Australian student…

Donvale Lions Club Supports Local School Students

BY EMILY WILLIAMS For many families in Australia, sending…

Wheelers Hill Lions Club’s Novel Idea

BY EMILY WILLIAMS With the exception of 2020, Wheelers Hill…
Haymes Paint Donate to ALF

Haymes Paint stores and Lions Clubs host BBQ’s with a difference

Lions has a longstanding reputation for hosting some of the country’s…

Life after Leos

As a year year 12 student, Townsville’s Hannah Bellwood took…

A trip down Lions Road

BY EMILY WILLIAMS When setting off on a recent camping trip,…

Q2’s Marathon Eye Screening Trip

BY EMILY WILLIAMS One in every five Australian children have…

Lions to climb Mt. Kenya for kids in Tanzania

On August 28th, an amazing group of women will begin their 5…
Lismore Lions Club Flood Relief

A message of hope for Northern NSW as it sees more rain

As Northern NSW braced for even more rain this week, the resilience…
Gympie South Lions help flood victim

Gympie South Lions to the rescue for flood victim facing $7k fine

The Gympie South Lions Club have come to the rescue of a…

Tewantin Noosa’s Courageous Children

BY EMILY WILLIAMS Tewantin Noosa Lions Club has committed…

Lions Club Supports NSW Nurses with Scholarship

At their recent March dinner meeting, the Lions Club of West…

Wangi Lions Club’s Festival Celebrates its 45th Year

BY EMILY WILLIAMS In the first weekend of June, Wangi Lions…

Diversity, Inclusion & Lions Clubs

Does your Lions club pass the diversity/inclusion test? Tony…

The future of Lions Australia

Lions Australia’s youth programs were front and centre at the…
Lions Bushfire Relief in Kiah

When the smoke clears, Lions are still there

Whilst the spotlight is no longer focused on the horrific Black…

Lions come together to help Elmore Village

Original story by Lee Walkington When the floods tore through…

Walking towards a cure for diabetes

Original story by Joan Tufvesson The Lions Club of Yarrawonga…

Lions Eye Health Program’s big year

BY EMILY WILLIAMS Despite coming up against Covid-19, floods,…
Skin Cancer Van at Bunnings, South Vermont

Lions Mobile Skin Cancer Van Stops in at Vermont South Bunnings

The Lions V Districts Cancer Foundation makes a real and lasting…
Lions Skin Check and Awareness Van

Lions Free Skin Checks Make a Difference

The Lions V Districts Cancer Foundation mobile skin check van…
Diabetes care packs for Ukraine

Local Lions volunteers supporting Diabetic Ukrainian refugees

Diabetes is a key global focus for Lions Clubs and volunteers…
Lions Medical Research Scholarship Recipient

Her Excellency Congratulates Lions Medical Research Foundation Scholarship Recipient

Lions Medical Research Foundation Scholarships have been offered…

A piece of cake…

With a new baker, the traditional Lions Christmas Cake is currently…
Free Trade Day

The business of kindness on Free Trade Day

Picture a world where families struggle without running water,…

Heartbreak behind Lions mission of mercy

He might be a reluctant hero but Need for Feed founder Graham…

Tewantin Noosa Lions Club Celebrates Milestone By Helping Those In Need

BY EMILY WILLIAMS To celebrate Tewantin Noosa Lions Club’s…
Fortuna Foundation

Lions Club of Whitford Donates to Mobile Laundry Van

BY EMILY WILLIAMS For many Australians, clean clothes are…

Lions volunteers mobilise to support flood affected communities

Australia has experienced major flooding for the fifth time in…
Free Trade Day

Hundreds of tradies give up their time to help people in need

Hundreds of tradies donated a day of their time on the 26th of…
Torquay Lions 'Better Together'

Torquay Lions are ‘Better Together’

Following his installation as the new President of Torquay Lions…
Lion Maria Turns 101

A Life Well Lived for 101 Year Old Lion Maria

It was a feeling of pride when Lion Maria van den Boogaard was…

Rosewood Lions Club Give Back to the Elderly

BY EMILY WILLIAMS Rosewood Lions Club have worked with Cabanda…
Licola Wilderness Village

Lions sponsor camp for Victorian flood victims

In October 2022, Australians living in northern Victoria were…

75th Anniversary – Snapshots from our founding years.

With our milestone birthday in just three months, Tony Fawcett…

Gilbert Valley Lions Club Supports Local School

BY EMILY WILLIAMS After three years of hard work, 20 refurbished…

Vision-impaired get ‘In the Driver’s Seat’

For those living with a visual impairment, rarely does the opportunity…
Australian Lions Childhood Cancer Research Foundation

One step closer to Zero Childhood Cancer thanks to Lions

We are one step closer to Zero Cancer thanks to Lions! Any…

Lions Hit the Catwalk for a Good Cause

BY EMILY WILLIAMS Members of Adamstown Lions Club have scrubbed…
Katamatite Silo Art

Katamatite Lions fund huge Silo Art Project

Since the first appearance of silo art in 2015, regional and…

Adamstown Lions auctioning artworks for hope

BY EMILY WILLIAMS Adamstown Lions Club is hosting an online…
Many Lions Club Sunsquirt Project

Manly Lions Club Wins Top Club Service Project Award for Sunsquirt Station

At our recent National Convention on the Gold Coast, the Lions…

Lions’ Second-hand Furniture Store Reopens in Clare

The Clare District Lions Club are celebrating the reopening of…
Deborah Hutton Lions Ambassador for Skin Cancer Screening

Lions appoints Deborah Hutton as Ambassador for Skin Cancer Screening Program

Lions Australia have appointed Deborah Hutton as their first…
Australian Lions Hearing Dogs

Lions to celebrate special four-legged friends this month

Lions around the country will celebrate National Hearing Dog…
Read for Ukraine - Glenside Lions Club Bookmart

Read for Ukraine – Lions support Ukrainian Refugees

In times of crisis Lions Clubs do what they can to make a difference…

Lions Healthcare Heroes

For the past two years, our nurses and frontline healthcare workers…

Lions provide a little Christmas joy to NSW flood victims

When disaster strikes, Lions volunteers are the first to offer…

A special dog to assist Australians with Diabetes

The countdown is on for World Diabetes Day on Monday the 14th…
Diabetes Care Packs for Ukraine

Lions send Care Packs to Ukrainian Refugees with Diabetes

To date, the Lions Australia Diabetes Foundation has donated…
Lions donate Blanket Warming Cabinet

Lions provide warmth and comfort to palliative care patients

Lions in Victoria have come together to provide some warmth and…
Lions Recycle for Sight in PNG

Lions Recycle for Sight Project touching lives in Papua New Guinea

Lions in Gilles Plains have brought the Lions Recycle for Sight…

MD201’s Kindness Matters Service Award winner announced

BY EMILY WILLIAMS Marion City Lions Club from District C2…

The Countdown is on – Lions Mini-Convention starts soon!

Hundreds of Lions volunteers and community leaders are travelling…
Lions Awareness Day - Coogee Lions members

Keep an eye out for a pride of Lions in your community in coming weeks

Many of Lions Australia’s hardworking volunteers will be…

Yarrawonga Lions sew over 40,000 turbans for cancer patients

The Yarrawonga Lions Club in Victoria meet every Tuesday to sew,…
WA Lions Celebrate 60 Years at Parliament House

WA Lions Celebrate 60 Years at Parliament House

Lions volunteers across Western Australia celebrated the 60th…

Belmont Lions Club Support Local Homeless Community

BY EMILY WILLIAMS Many of us take basic hygiene for granted.…
Wooroloo bushfire

Lions go above and beyond to help communities impacted by Wooroloo bushfire

When disaster strikes, Lions volunteers roll up their sleeves…
Lions volunteers give the gift of education to young non-verbal autistic boy

Lions volunteers give the gift of education to young non-verbal autistic boy

As the saying goes, it takes a village to raise a child and this…
dra-bushifire-recovery-australia

Disaster Relief Australia wins Australian Charity Award

Disaster Relief Australia, whom we support through the Lions…
Huddy Glubb World Dwarf Games with Lions Australia donation

Lions help 10-year-old Huddy Glubb get to World Dwarf Games in Germany

Lions have surprised Gold Coast local athletics star Huddy Glubb…

Disaster Relief Australia Launch New Initiative

BY EMILY WILLIAMS When Covid-19 arrived on Australia’s doorstep…

Valentine Lions Club Wins Top Club Service Project Award

BY EMILY WILLIAMS The Lions Club of Valentine refer to themselves…
Lismore Lions Club Flood Appeal

Lions volunteers across Australia are mobilising for flood relief

When disaster strikes Lions roll up their sleeves and take action…

Sydney Lions are supporting Ukrainian refugees and they need your help

In times of crisis, Lions Clubs do what they can to make a difference…
Nicholas Tadros

Lions to support the 10-year-old Gold Coast helicopter crash victim

Ten-year-old Nicholas Tadros suffered extensive injuries in the…
Sandy Scheltema

Photographer Showcases the Community Spirit of Storm-Ravaged Trentham

BY EMILY WILLIAMS Partially Funded by the Lions Club of Trentham When…

Lions Club of Quilters Victoria stitches the world together

BY EMILY WILLIAMS The Lions Club of Quilters Victoria in District…
Gubbi Gubbi Land

Lions Restore Indigenous Cultural Site

It was National Aboriginal and Islander Observance Day Committee…

Lions are there every step of the way in Flood Recovery

Lions Australia is celebrating our 75th Anniversary in September…

Lions volunteers plant 75 gardens for 75 years

The environment is a key focus for Lions and now there are community…

Lions Club of Gawler lighting the way for the 75th Anniversary!

Congratulations Lions Club of Gawler Inc with SA Infrastructure…

Echuca Lions Club donate to local cancer centre

BY EMILY WILLIAMS Echuca Lions Club has donated $20,000 to…