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Camas Lions Club participates in prosthetic hand project to help Ethiopians

The Columbian
Published: February 1, 2025, 5:38am

CAMAS – The Camas Lions Club recently completed The Hand Project, a service initiative providing prosthetic hands to four individuals in Ethiopia.

The demand for upper limb prostheses in developing countries is enormous. People can lose their hands due to vehicle and industrial accidents, violence, medical complications and other causes. For many, accessing a prosthetic hand, let alone a functional one, is nearly impossible. Through this project, prosthetic hands were distributed free of charge, continuing the mission to support underserved communities in Africa and the subcontinent.

“This project wasn’t just about helping individuals,” said Nancy Eubank, project lead and Camas Lion. “It’s about creating ripple effects that can change entire families and communities.

The event brought together Camas Lions Club members in a unique blend of teamwork and compassion. Members worked in teams to assemble the prosthetic hands, knowing the profound impact these hands would have. Club members were so inspired by the experience that they are already talking about when they can do this project again and brainstorming ways to invite other organizations, including fellow Lions Clubs, to join future efforts.

Club President Stephanie O’Dell reflected on the project’s success and the club’s openness to fresh ideas: “The Camas Lions Club thrives on new project ideas from our members. Nancy brought The Hand Project to us, and together, we turned her idea into action. If you have a vision for making the world a better place, we’d love to hear from you. The Lions are here to bring ideas to life.”

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