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One Shot, One Life:Lions Measles Initiative
Lions in Action
Measles: A Challenge for Lions and the World
Measles takes the life of 335 children every day – more than 122,000 a year. And it’s completely preventable.
We as Lions have vowed to continue the fight against it.
Children in communities around the world need your help in order to be safe from measles infections!
What is Measles?
Measles is…• One of the top five causes of vaccine preventable deaths in the world
• Easy to prevent – the vaccine costs less than US$1
• Found in every part of the world
• One of the most contagious diseases
A New Challenge
• New partnership with GAVI Alliance • US$30 million by 2017• 1:1 match under GAVI Matching Fund• Continuation of Lions efforts to make measles history
US$60MGAVI Matching Fund Partners
We Care. We Serve. We Accomplish.
GAVI Alliance
• Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation (GAVI) • Mission: To save children’s lives and protect people’s health
by increasing access to immunization in the world’s poorest countries.
• 440 million children immunized
We Care. We Serve. We Accomplish.
Why target Measles?
What areas of the world are currently affected by measles?
A. Developing countries B. Africa C. Africa, Asia, and EuropeD. Every part of the world is affected by measles
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Current Challenges
D. Measles Affects Every Part of the World
2013 Outbreaks
We Care. We Serve. We Accomplish.
Why Target Measles?
Which of these serious side effects can result from a measles infection and lead to lifelong health complications or death in children?
A. Blindness from corneal scarringB. EncephalitisC. PneumoniaD. Severe diarrheaE. All of the above
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We Care. We Serve. We Accomplish.
Why Target Measles?
E: All of the above! About 1/3 of measles cases develop complications, including:
- Corneal scarring and blindness
- Encephalitis
- Pneumonia
- Severe diarrhea
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We Care. We Serve. We Accomplish.
Why Target Measles?
How many deaths have been prevented by measles vaccination efforts since 2001?
A. 2.3 MillionB. 5.8 MillionC. 7.1 MillionD. 13.8 MillionE. 20.2 million
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We Care. We Serve. We Accomplish.
Why Target Measles?
D. 13.8 million deaths have been prevented!
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We Care. We Serve. We Accomplish.
Why Target Measles?
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78% Reduction in measles deaths since 2000
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Lions Generosity in Action
Lions Donations
LCIF
GAVI Alliance
Vaccines to Countries
Health Workers Trained
Lions Mobilize
Community
Children Vaccinated – Lives Saved!
We Care. We Serve. We Accomplish.
Lions Making Measles History – An Example from Botswana
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Nationwide vaccination campaign
Almost 200,000 children immunized
Lions played key role in outreach
Staged shows
Went door to door
Transported families
Organized outreach convoy
How Can You Help?
One Shot, One Life
We Care. We Serve. We Accomplish.
Make a Donation – and Make it Count!
If your club gives US$1,000 to the One Shot, One Life Initiative, how much in matching funds will your donation provide?
A. NothingB. US$250C. US$500D. US$1,000
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How to Give
Recognition Programs: Melvin Jones Fellowships Major Gifts (pledges accepted)
Methods of Payment: Credit card online Check (US dollars only) Bank transfer Local Lions Account Deposits
Include MJF form Check “Measles” under
1. Purpose of Donation”
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Questions?
One Shot, One Life