Long Grove Lions Club Reaches One Million Dollars Raised Milestone

The Long Grove Lions Club chapter has achieved the coveted $1 million donated milestone in its 36-year history of supporting the community. To commemorate this accomplishment, a public celebration will be held at Buffalo Creek Brewing (360 Historical Lane, Long Grove) on Thursday, December 12th to officially write and present the 7-digit barrier-breaking check to a local charity. Beginning at 6 pm, the Long Grove Lions Club will host a holiday-themed party, which will include: live music (6:30 pm to 8:30 pm) by Chicago's top 90's cover band, Run Forrest Run, light hors d'oeuvres, and a historic check presentation ceremony (7:30 pm, media are encouraged to attend and photograph) attended by village trustees and other local dignitaries. New toys and monetary donations will be accepted and are appreciated in support of Long Grove Lions partner charities.

"What good we do today builds a better future for tomorrow," says Long Grove Lions Club charter member John Kopecky. "Although we're taking a moment to celebrate the $1 million mark, the Long Grove Lions Club isn't stopping there. We will continue to help the community in any way we can!"

The Long Grove Lions Club, a non-profit organization, is following a long tradition of charity work that started in Chicago in 1917 with the original Lions Club. Established in 1984, the Long Grove chapter has maintained a steadfast mission to help international efforts yet fundraise for local communities first and foremost. In the 1930s when the Great Depression was at its height, Lions Clubs efforts created food drives and soup kitchens in addition to helping people around the world who suffered from sight and sound challenges. The Long Grove chapter has built this scope into its DNA by doing everything from generously supporting local food pantries in Lake and Cook counties to help fund medical & eye care to mountain villages in Peru.