Kohima, December 27 (NEPS): Members of the Lions Club of Kohima (LCK) led by its President Lion Tali Jamir have visited lepers in the Leprosy Colony here at Naga Bazar Saturday.
During the visiting programme at the Leprosy Colony, the Club also gave rice, meat, potatoes, Christmas cakes and other edible items to the inmates.
Speaking on the brief occasion, LCK President Lion Tali Jamir reminded the concern and attachment that the members of the LCK had since early 80s.The present Living Accommodation housing the current inmates at Naga Bazar was constructed by the Club way back in 1983.The Club has been visiting the inmates with various items like rice, meat, vegetables, cloths, blankets, edible items, etc. especially on the eve of every Christmas as part of the "Pre-Xmas Visiting Program" to Leprosy patients living in the Living Accommodation.
Stressing the importance of peace not only in their State but also elsewhere in the world, the President said the Club would always do their best to see the wellbeing of the inmates living in the Living Accommodation. He also asked the inmates to have strong conviction that with the dawn of the Christmas, they would have a new era of peaceful lives.
One of the elderly inmates also shared their feelings and love with the members of the LCK.
“We are really thankful to you---starting from President to other your colleagues---in the Club for showing your personal concern and love for the wellbeing of us who are living in this Living Accommodation,” the inmate said calling the members as “their Parents” who did wonderful works for the inmates.
He also prayed for members of the Club to have long lives and more blessings from almighty God in the days to come. Senior members of the Club, Lion Tali Temsu Jamir, Lion Oken Jeet Sandham were among others who accompanied the LCK President during the Visit to inmates.
