Lions club donates to UPMC Children’s

The Bridgeville Greater Area Lions Club has donated $2,500 to the Children's South location of UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh to help address pediatric cancer and diabetes.

Children’s South is located on Millers Run Road in South Fayette Township. The center includes pediatric outpatient services, primary care and after-hours care.

"Local is very important," club vice president Laura Underhill said. "We give back to the community."

The nonprofit service organization raised funds throughout 2023 by selling raffle tickets, Sarris Candies, Mother's Day roses and signature Lions brooms.

In January, BGA Lions Club president Joan Kerlin, pictured at left, shakes hands with Clay Rehm, development coordinator with UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation, during a check presentation at Burgh's Pizza & Wing Pub in Bridgeville. Club members behind the ceremonial check are, from left, treasurer Joe Meliton, Dale Livingston, Doug Thames, Dave Borra, Tom Hand and vice president Laura Underhill.

The BGA Lions Club, part of Lions Clubs International, serves South Fayette, Bridgeville, Collier and Heidelberg.

The Lions club welcomes new members. Details: bgalions.org

—Photo & text by Andrea Iglar