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San Pedro Lions Club
Community and Society
Lian Rivero Crowned San Pedro Lions Queen 2026
The San Pedro Lions Club hosted the coronation of Lian Rivero as the new Miss San Pedro Lions Queen 2026 on Thursday, February 12, at the San Pedro Lions Den. The event welcomed guests, including Little Miss San Pedro Ema Lopez and San Pedro Town Councilor and Lions Club member Marina Kay, who served as mistress of ceremonies.
Health
BCVI Continues Eye Care Outreach with First 2026 Clinic in San Pedro
The Belize Council for the Visually Impaired (BCVI) held its first monthly free eye checkup outreach of 2026 on January 7th and 8th at the Lions Den in San Pedro. The clinic operated from 9AM to 4PM on Wednesday and from 9AM to 2PM on Thursday. Led by optometrist Dr. Nesani Glori and optical assistant Elia Slusher, a 24-year BCVI veteran, the outreach provided comprehensive screenings, including visual acuity testing and referrals for conditions such as cataracts and diabetes-related eye complications.
Community and Society
Rotary provides wheelchairs to those most in need
15 deserving island residents received brand new wheelchairs through a partnership between the Rotary Club of Ambergris Caye and Chair The Love during a distribution held over the weekend. The donation coincided with the Christmas season of giving and formed part of a nationwide effort that delivered 260 wheelchairs across Belize.
Health
San Pedro Lions Club leads 5K Diabetes Glow Run/Walk
The San Pedro Lions Club, in partnership with the 501 Run Club and the San Pedro Town Council, held a 5K Glow Run/Walk on November 28th to increase awareness about diabetes. The event, which commemorated this year’s World Diabetes Day, observed on November 14th, was postponed earlier in the month due to inclement weather.
Health
San Pedro closes October with Breast Cancer Awareness Walk
To honor those who have lost their battle with breast cancer and support those still fighting the disease, a group of islanders gathered at Central Park on Friday, October 31st, for an awareness walk through downtown San Pedro. The event saw participation from the San Pedro Lions Club, Dr. Otto Rodriguez San Pedro Polyclinic II, local athletes, the island’s Health Department, the Labour Office, and other community members.
Community and Society
San Pedro Lions Club Celebrates 50 Years of Service
On Friday, October 25th, the San Pedro Lions Club proudly celebrated half a century of service to La Isla Bonita. The 50th anniversary gala was held at the Watermark Hotel, north of San Pedro Town. It featured a night of recognitions, heartfelt speeches, and reflections on five decades of community impact through Lionism.
Community and Society
San Pedro Lions Club Welcomes New Members and Installs First-Ever Cubs Club
On October 21st, the San Pedro Lions Club made history by installing its first-ever Cub Club, featuring nine young members. A special ceremony was held at the Lions Den on Barrier Reef Drive, where the San Pedro Lions Cubs were officially introduced as part of the Lions family. The event also included the installation of four new members into the San Pedro Lions Club.
Education
San Pedro Lions promote mental health awareness at SPHS
On World Mental Health Day, observed on Friday, October 10th, the San Pedro Lions Club hosted an informative program at the San Pedro High School (SPHS) focused on mental health awareness. The event featured motivational speeches and a personal testimony, reminding students that they are not alone in their struggles and encouraging them to seek support. The message emphasized that asking for help is a sign of strength, not a sign of weakness.