August 2016 was a month wrought with disaster. When torrential rains led to devastating floods in Louisiana, USA, LCIF responded with two US$10,000 emergency grants and a US$100,000 Major Catastrophe grant. Days later, when a massive earthquake shook central Italy, LCIF answered with another US$100,000 Major Catastrophe grant. With the generous and ongoing support of Lions, LCIF continues to be a beacon of light in some of the world’s darkest hours.