School Shoes Distribution Drive

14 Aug 2025

School Shoes Distribution Drive Supporting Education & Comfort for Young Learners ⸻ 🏆 Activity Identity • Title of the Event: School Shoes Distribution Drive • Date & Time: Thursday, 14th August 2025, 8:00 AM • Venue: Adya Krantiveer Vasudev Balwant Phadke Secondary School, Shirgaon, Taluka Panvel, District Raigad • Theme: Humanitarian Efforts – Supporting Education through Basic Needs ⸻ 🤝 Organizing Details • Club: Lions Club of Panvel Sargam 📝 About the Event & Its Purpose Many students from rural and semi-urban schools come from underprivileged backgrounds and lack access to basic necessities such as proper footwear. Walking barefoot to school often causes discomfort, health risks, and lowers confidence. Through this initiative, Lions Club of Panvel Sargam aimed to empower 81 students by providing them with quality school shoes – ensuring their comfort, improving attendance, and instilling dignity in their daily school life. ⸻ 🌸 Highlights of the Event • Distribution of 81 pairs of school shoes to students. • Event conducted with the blessings of the school staff and in presence of Lion dignitaries. • Students expressed happiness and gratitude upon receiving new shoes. • A gesture of service showcasing the Lions’ commitment to education, well-being, and humanitarian efforts. ⸻ 👩‍👩‍👧 Participation • Beneficiaries: 81 students of Adya Krantiveer Vasudev Balwant Phadke Secondary School, Shirgaon. • Lion Members Present: • Lion Premendra Bahira (President) • Lion Anil Parmar • Lion Omkar Khedkar • Lion Milind Joshi Special Donor: • Lion Anil Parmar contributed ₹11,000 towards this noble cause Service Hours • Lion Members involved: 4 • Man-hours spent: 20 🌟 Impact This event directly benefited 81 school-going children, giving them not just footwear but also a sense of pride and equality with their peers. It reinforced the Lions’ belief that small contributions create a big impact on society. ⸻ 🙏 Gratitude A heartfelt appreciation to Lion Anil Parmar for his generous donation of ₹11,000. The Club expresses sincere gratitude to the school authorities, teachers, and volunteers for their cooperation in making this event successful.