INAUGURATION OF OCTOBER SERVICE WEEK 2026 in association with BHUKHA NA RAHE KOI - Bicycles Distribution Drive to 15 Clubs and. School Students at Ulwe

02 Oct 2026

Certainly. Here is a professional standalone report focused only on the Bicycle Distribution Drive: LIONS INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT 3231 A4 | L.Y. 2026–27 BICYCLE DISTRIBUTION DRIVE Inauguration of October Service Week 2026 In Association with Bhukha Na Rahe Koi Community Service Team – Since 2021 Date: 2nd October 2026 Time: 4:30 PM onwards Venue: Opp. Shagun White Woods, Plot No. 183, Sector 20, Ulwe, Navi Mumbai --- 1. ACTIVITY OVERVIEW As part of the Inauguration of October Service Week 2026, a major Bicycle Distribution Drive was successfully organised under the banner of Bhukha Na Rahe Koi – Community Service Team (Since 2021). The initiative brought together multiple Lions Clubs with a common objective of providing mobility, independence and practical support to deserving beneficiaries. A total of 120 bicycles were distributed through the collective participation of 15 Lions Clubs. The project reflects the spirit of inter-club collaboration and demonstrates how collective service can create a meaningful and sustainable impact in the community. --- 2. PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS Particular| Details Total Bicycles Distributed| 120 Participating Lions Clubs| 15 Clubs Project Type| Community Service / Mobility Support Organised Under| Bhukha Na Rahe Koi Occasion| Inauguration of October Service Week 2026 Date| 2nd October 2026 Venue| Ulwe, Navi Mumbai --- 3. OBJECTIVE OF THE PROJECT The Bicycle Distribution Drive was undertaken with the objective of: - Supporting deserving beneficiaries with reliable means of transportation. - Helping students in their daily commute to educational institutions. - Supporting individuals who require mobility for livelihood and essential activities. - Promoting independence and self-reliance among beneficiaries. - Encouraging collaborative service projects among Lions Clubs. The bicycles are expected to provide long-term practical value to the beneficiaries and contribute towards improved access to education, employment and essential community services. --- 4. INTER-CLUB COLLABORATION The project was made possible through the active participation and support of 15 Lions Clubs, demonstrating the power of twinning and collaborative community service. The collective contribution of participating Clubs enabled the project to achieve a larger scale and reach more deserving beneficiaries. --- 5. DISTINGUISHED LIONS LEADERS PRESENT The programme was graced by senior Lions leaders, including: Chief Guest PMJF Lion Pravin Sarnaik District Governor, District 3231 A4 Guest of Honour PMJF Lion Vijay Ganatra 1st Vice District Governor Guest of Honour PMJF Lion Dr. Namita Mishra 2nd Vice District Governor Special Invitee MJF Lion A. K. Sharma Past Multiple Council Chairperson Special Attendees Lion Nayan Kawale – District Cabinet Secretary Lion Mushtaq Khan – District Coordinator, Childhood Cancer PMJF Lion Anil Mhatre – District GST Coordinator PMJF Lion Milind Ramesh Patil – Convenor, Bhukha Na Rahe Koi The presence of the District leadership and senior Lions leaders added significance to the initiative and encouraged the participating Clubs to continue undertaking impactful community-service projects. --- 6. IMPACT 120 BICYCLES | 15 LIONS CLUBS | ONE UNITED SERVICE MISSION The Bicycle Distribution Drive is more than a distribution activity—it is an initiative aimed at creating mobility, opportunity and dignity for deserving members of society. Through this collaborative effort, Lions Clubs demonstrated that when Clubs unite for a common purpose, the impact of service multiplies. --- 7. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Bhukha Na Rahe Koi – Community Service Team (Since 2021) expresses its sincere gratitude to the District Leadership, participating Lions Clubs, Lions Members, volunteers, donors, project coordinators and all supporters who contributed to the successful execution of the Bicycle Distribution Drive. Special appreciation is extended to all 15 participating Lions Clubs for joining hands in this meaningful initiative. --- SERVE WITH UNITY – LEAD WITH DIGNITY BHUKHA NA RAHE KOI Community Service Team – Since 2021 Convenor: PMJF Lion Milind Ramesh Patil