HISTORY OF THE SANFORD LIONS CLUB

The Sanford Lions Club was organized in 1935 with twenty charter members.  Our sponsoring club was the Raleigh Lions Club. Our Club has sponsored 8 other clubs: Pittsboro (1937); Apex (1937); Biscoe (1938); Siler City (1938); Aberdeen (1938); Broadway (1950); Coats (1972) and Western Harnett (1998).  As one of the largest clubs in the State, the Sanford Lions also sponsor the LEO clubs at Lee Senior High (2007) and Southern Lee High (2017). In 2021, the Cobra LEO Club at Lee Early College (LEC) was formed.

In 1938, the Club became sponsor of the Lee Regional Fair. After WWII, with vision, the membership acquired the current property. Today the 23 acres is the host for several events including the Lee Regional Fair. 

Our motto, WE SERVE, is the slogan for all Lions Clubs throughout the world and our commitment is to our community. During fair week, we distribute approximately $125,000 for prizes, awards, scholarships, labor and purchases. Throughout the year the Sanford Lions Clubsupport vision exams in all the county schools, the vision van, several scholarships, Camp Dogwood, Boys and Girls Home, Helping Hands Clinic, Sanford Area Soccer League, and the School Back Pack Program.

THERE IS A PLACE FOR YOU IN THE SANFORD LIONS CLUB!

For more information about the Sanford Lions Club, visit our website at SanfordLionsClub.com.