Sussex Lions Club Donates to Make-A-Wish and Local Schools

Sussex, WI - The Sussex Lions Club and and Sussex Leo Club proudly provided over $5000 in donations to the Wisconsin Make-a-Wish foundation and two local schools recently.

Marcy Elementary School in Menomonee Falls and Willow Springs School in Sussex each received $2000 to purchase new playground equipment. Sussex Lions Club President Bob Swanson presented Bridget Jimmerson, Early Childhood Special Educator from Marcy Elementary, with a check during this year’s Lions Daze celebration.

“The Sussex Lions Club has a rich history of supporting local schools and youth. We are happy to support the improvement of local playgrounds and Make-A-Wish to benefit for area children and their families.” said Swanson.

President Emily Smith presented a $600 donation from the Sussex Leo Club and Swanson presented a $1250 donation from the Sussex Lions Club to Waukesha County Sheriff Michelle Larsuel on behalf of Make-A-Wish at this year’s Lions Daze festival as well. The Waukesha Deputy Sheriff's Association has been a long-time supporter of Make-a-Wish and holds an annual picnic in September in support of this cause.

To learn more about the Sussex Lions Club, Sussex Lioness Club and Sussex Leo Club activities and how you can help raise donations like these, visit www.sussexlionsclub.org or follow the Sussex Lions Club Facebook page for news and updates.

Lions Clubs International is the world’s largest service club organization with more than 1.3 million members in approximately 45,000 clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas around the world. Since 1917, Lions clubs have aided the blind and visually impaired and made a strong commitment to community service and serving youth throughout the world. For more information about Lions Clubs International, visit the Web site at www.lionsclubs.org.