Lions Charity Bazaar to raise funds for charitable initiatives
Connie (third right), Alyssa (second left), Chris (third left) and Cynthia (right) with the Lions Charity Bazaar 3.0 team.
KOTA KINABALU (May 25): Lions Club International will be holding its Lions Charity Bazaar 3.0 at Kian Kok Middle School here on October 12, from 7am to 5pm, to raise funds for various charitable initiatives.
This major fundraising event brings together 16 Lions Clubs from across Sabah in a united effort to support Lions Clubs International's 8 Global Causes.
Organising chairperson Connie Ting said it will offer a full day of family-friendly fun with food and drink stalls, live entertainment and engaging activities for all ages, designed to be a meaningful family outing day blending enjoyment with charity.
Connie said they hope to record around 3,000 visitors at the event, which will feature more activities for children and around 20 percent more booths and products as well as a musical festival, compared to last year's Bazaar 2.0.
She added that some of the proceeds from the fundraiser will go towards their sponsporing of computers for the Kian Kok Middle School students.
'The goal is to raise RM200,000, with all net gross proceeds channeled toward Lions' global service areas: Vision, hunger, environment, diabetes, childhood cancer, humanitarian relief, youth empowerment and a rural medical camp.
'We warmly invite non-governmental organisations and youth organisations to take part by setting up booths to showcase their causes.
'Companies are encouraged to support the event through sponsorships, with various sponsorship tiers offering promotional opportunities.
'Vendors are welcome to join the bazaar and benefit from a large public turnout,' she told a press conference near Hilltop here today.
The public can support the cause by purchasing charity coupons priced at RM50 and RM100, which can be used to enjoy food, games and activities throughout the day.
The participating Lions Clubs are Api Api, Keningau Downtown, Kota Kinabalu Asia City, Kota Kinabalu Capital, Kota Kinabalu Central, Kota Kinabalu Centennial, Kota Kinabalu City, Kota Kinabalu Downtown, Kota Kinabalu Lintas, Kota Kinabalu Mandarin, Kota Kinabalu Vintage, New Century Kota Kinabalu Star City, Labuan Mandarin, Luyang (Ace), Penampang Host, Ranau, Sabah EverGreen and Tanjung Aru.
For booth registration, sponsorships or coupons, please contact Connie at 017-8210989.
Meanwhile, Connie also informed that last year's Bazaar 2.0, organised by Lions Clubs International District 308-A2, had successfully raised RM169,365 in net funds.
With 65 participating vendors and overwhelming support from the public, the event empowered over 10,000 individuals throughout Sabah, delivering meaningful impact through more than 37 service projects by May 2025.
A total of RM101,384 was channeled into global cause-based programs, while RM67,980 was distributed to local Lions clubs to fund targeted community projects.
Among the standout healthcare efforts include the donation of three Desferal machines worth RM7,500 to Sabah Women and Children's Hospital to assist in treating thalassemia patients, and the funding of len implants for 115 cataract patients across multiple districts.
Other charitable causes made possible from last year's bazaar proceeds include a medical outreach camp for 110 stateless children in Kampung Likas, and the establishment of a rural resource centre in Nabawan to provide access to educational materials and support for 70 schoolchildren.
Also present at the press conference were Lions Club of Api-Api charter president cum Bazaar 3.0 deputy organising chairperson Chris Liew; second vice district governor elect cum Bazaar 2.0 project coordinator Alyssa Lim; and Lions Club of Tanjung Aru president elect cum Bazaar 3.0 secretary Cynthia Chung.
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