Childhood Cancer

Standing With Children. Supporting Families. Funding Hope.

Across Connecticut, Lions are united in their commitment to supporting children and families affected by childhood cancer. Through hands-on service, fundraising, and statewide partnerships, Lions clubs in Districts 23A, 23B, and 23Cturn compassion into action — bringing hope, comfort, and tangible support to families facing the fight of their lives.

St. Baldrick’s Foundation: A Statewide Lions Commitment

Connecticut Lions proudly participate statewide as part of St. Baldrick’s Team Lions, supporting the mission of the St. Baldrick’s Foundation — the largest private funder of childhood cancer research grants.

Across all three districts, Lions:

• Participate in St. Baldrick’s head-shaving and fundraising events

• Raise funds dedicated to childhood cancer research

• Increase public awareness of pediatric cancer

• Stand in solidarity with children, families, and survivors

This unified effort demonstrates how Lions across Connecticut come together — regardless of district — to support lifesaving research and better outcomes for children.

Ronald McDonald House of New Haven: Everyday Support for Families

Connecticut Lions also support families staying at the Ronald McDonald House of New Haven through the can-tab collection program — a simple act that creates meaningful impact.

Lions clubs across the state collect aluminum can tabs and donate them to the Ronald McDonald House, where proceeds help:

• Offset operational costs for families staying near hospitalized children

• Support housing, meals, and essential services

• Ease the financial burden during long hospital stays

What may seem small — a single can tab — becomes powerful when collected statewide. Through this ongoing project, Lions help ensure families can stay close to their children during treatment without added financial stress.

Beyond Fundraising: Compassion in Action

In addition to St. Baldrick’s and Ronald McDonald House support, Connecticut Lions further serve children and families by:

• Leading awareness campaigns and educational outreach

• Creating comfort kits, care packages, and encouragement cards

• Partnering with hospitals, schools, and youth organizations

• Engaging Leos and youth volunteers in meaningful service

These efforts reinforce the Lions promise: families facing childhood cancer are never alone.

A United Effort Across Districts A, B, and C

Together, Connecticut Lions:

• Raise critical funds for childhood cancer research

• Provide direct support to families during treatment

• Engage communities in compassionate service

• Turn small actions into statewide impact

This collective commitment reflects the strength of Lions service — local hands, statewide heart.

Childhood Cancer Call to Action

Stand With Children Fighting Cancer.
Join the Connecticut Lions in supporting childhood cancer research and family-centered care through our statewide St. Baldrick’s partnership and Ronald McDonald House service projects.

👉 Learn how you can serve, collect can tabs, or participate in fundraising with your local Lions club.

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• Support Childhood Cancer Research

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