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Lowville Lions Club’s Medical Equipment Loan Program
Reaches Milestone of 200 Families Served
Published: March 22, 2026 at
10:00 a.m.
By: Press Release
from Lowville Lions Club
Serving with Dignity: Lowville Lions Club Medical
Loan Equipment Program Reaches 200 Families Served
 When a loved one faces illness, injury or
surgery, families often find themselves overwhelmed—not only emotionally,
but also by the cost of medical equipment. Wheelchairs, walkers, hospital
beds and other essential items can be expensive and difficult to access
quickly.
That’s why the Lowville Lions club, with the initial help of the
Morrisville Lions Club, launched our Medical Loan Equipment Program—to
ensure that no one in our community has to go without the equipment they
need to heal, recover and live with dignity.
This year, the club reached an important milestone- 200 families in the
community have received support through the medical loan equipment
program.
These families have borrowed items such as: Wheelchairs, transport chairs,
walkers, canes, hospital beds, commodes and shower chairs, other mobility
and safety aids. For many, this support has meant the difference
between struggling at home and being able to move safely, rest comfortably
and focus on recovery.
"The Lowville Lions Club has been a key partner in delivering
effective and safe services to patients confined to their homes in Lewis
County" shared Randy Lehman, Physical Therapist. "Their
team is always quick and happy to help in any way they can. I have
had many experiences where patients did not have the means to procure the
equipment that they needed. Without the Lions Club, these patients
may not have gotten what they needed or would've been delayed in obtaining
it"
 The medical loan equipment program is
simple and community-focused. The club receives
gently used equipment from community members and, when needed, purchase
additional items using funds raised through club projects and donations.
All the equipment is cleaned and inspected prior to use. Families can
borrow equipment for short- or longer-term use, depending on their needs.
There is no rental fee; the only ask is that items be returned when they
are no longer needed so the next family can be helped. Once equipment
is returned, it is inspected again and prepared for the next person in
need. This cycle of giving allows one wheelchair, one walker or one
hospital bed to serve many people over time—multiplying the impact of every
donation.
This program is about more than just equipment it is about restoring
independence and hope. We are providing an opportunity to help people
move safely around their homes and communities while easing the physical
and financial burden on families.
While this program is not unique to the Lowville Lions Club, it has quickly
become a staple service project. "This program allows us to see
instant results. A family member or service provider can call us and
within hours we can fill a need." says, Elizabeth Spaulding, Club
President. "We have a motto of 'We Serve' as Lions, and this
program fullfills that focus everytime we are able to answer the
call."
If you want to help this program or learn more
here are some ways you can get involved:
Donate equipment – If you have gently used medical equipment you no longer need, consider donating it to
our program.
Spread the word – Share information about the program with friends,
neighbors, healthcare providers and caregivers.
Make a Donation- While there is no cost to families, there are
expenses to running this program. If you would like to make a monetary
donation they can be sent to: Lowville Lions Club
7518 S. State Street Suite 4 Lowville, NY 13367
For more
information about our medical loan equipment program—or to request
assistance—please contact:
Elizabeth Spaulding. 315-921-1631
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