Sometimes the best way to understand why Lions serve is to see the expression on someone’s face when that service makes a difference. Two members of the Apex Lions Club recently shared their personal experiences attending the North Carolina Lions Visually Impaired Persons (VIP) Fishing Tournament. Their message to fellow Lions was simple: this is… Read More »
A few members of the Apex Lions Club recently enjoyed a wonderful evening visiting the Garner Lions Club for what Lions call a “Prowl.” A Prowl is a visit to another Lions club where members have an opportunity to share ideas, learn from one another, and strengthen the friendships that make Lionism so rewarding. Representing… Read More »
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Tray Cromwell, who passed away on the evening of July 17, 2026. Tray was the grandson of our fellow Lions, Carl and Linda Cromwell. In 2023, at just 25 years old, Tray was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s… Read More »
Every year, the Apex Lions Club has the privilege of meeting remarkable young people who are already making a lasting difference in our community. At our July 16, 2026 meeting, we celebrated two of those exceptional students by presenting the 2026 T.B. Holland Memorial Scholarships. Lions Clubs International is the world’s largest service organization, bringing… Read More »
At our July 16, 2026 meeting, the Apex Lions Club welcomed representatives from the Town of Apex Community Engagement Department for an informative and engaging presentation about the many ways they help strengthen connections throughout our growing community. We were pleased to welcome Donald Hughes and Jimmy Torres Irizarry, who were accompanied by Community Engagement… Read More »
A little fellowship and family time are important parts of what make service organizations strong. At our most recent Apex Lions Club meeting, we set aside our usual guest speaker and enjoyed an evening focused on friendship, family, and appreciation. Members were joined by spouses and family members for a relaxed picnic gathering. While much… Read More »
What does it take to save lives before an emergency ever happens?That question was at the heart of a recent presentation to the Apex Lions Club by Rebekah Cain and Cassandra Hett from the American Red Cross Biomedical Services team. Most people recognize the American Red Cross for its disaster relief efforts following hurricanes, floods,… Read More »
May is Huntington disease awareness month, and the Apex Lions Club was honored to welcome Betsey McFarland, Executive Director of hdreach, as our guest speaker. Founded right here in North Carolina in 2009, hdreach is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing healthcare access, education, and social assistance for individuals and families affected by Huntington’s disease,… Read More »
On Saturday, May 9th, members of the Apex Lions Club joined friends of Lions, along with Boy Scouts and leaders from Troop 209, for a community cleanup along Kelly Road in Apex. This stretch of road is part of the North Carolina Department of Transportation Adopt A Highway program, and it is an area our… Read More »
Although our club traditionally hosts a Family Picnic at our first meeting in May, this year’s rainy weather led us to move the event indoors. Because of the change in plans, we did not schedule a guest speaker for the evening. Even so, the night was filled with great fellowship, good conversation, and quality time… Read More »
