Their goal is to save as many lives as possible.

Drawing inspiration from the Turkish-Syrian earthquakes in February, a team of young South Korean inventors created air-pressure-controlled IV bags that will give rescuers more flexibility in administering medication, according to a story on Good News Network.

More than 55,000 people died and more than 100,000 were injured in the earthquakes. Rescuers and medical crews had to pick their way through rough terrain, holding as many IV packs as they could carry.

The Hongik University students knew there had to be a better way and got to work. The result is the "Golden Capsule," a hands-free IV device that uses elastic forces and air pressure differences to work, according to the story.

“The team has identified the limitations of existing IV injection methods, which rely on gravity and electricity, in disaster zones. Their Golden Capsule offers a much more practical, hands-free solution using a pressurized bladder, which can be positioned anywhere, such as strapped to the patient’s side,” said Sir James Dyson, founder and chief engineer at Dyson.

“This slowly deflates, pressurizing the drip into the patient, leaving medics free to perform other life-saving work.”

Like the students, the Sandpoint Lions want to make a difference in the world, working to make Christmas merry for all.

With the community's help, the Sandpoint Lions' Toys for Tots drive provides free new toys for children in need who live in the Lake Pend Oreille School District, from Sandpoint to Clark Fork and all points in-between. In addition, gift cards to get the fixings for a Christmas dinner are also given to families.

Today’s generous donations, totaling $750, come from Lea Sammons, $100; anonymous, $50; Brian and Laura Bjerke, $100; Ronald Mamajek and Denise Zembryki, $300; anonymous, $100; and Helena & Clyde Moslander, $100 "This donation is being made in our grandsons' names: Jude and Tate Thompson."

To date, $3,155 has been raised. The goal for this year’s Toys for Tots campaign is $75,000, an increase over past years due to the number of people needing help.

The Lions make the most of the money by bargain shopping and with the assistance of generous local businesses. 

Funds raised during the annual campaign go to purchase new toys for area children — or gift cards for older youth — who live in the Lake Pend Oreille School District. Every Christmas, the Lions help almost 1,000 area children, from Sandpoint to Clark Fork and all points in between.

In addition, the Lions give a gift card to a local grocery store so that families can get supplies for their Christmas dinner.

The Lions started taking applications earlier this month, and demand for the program is already well above last year's total, with 100 more applications submitted during the first week than in 2022.

The club is accepting Toys for Tots applications until Dec. 15. Applications are available on the Lions' website, and printed copies are available on the door of the Lions Club, 609 S. Ella Ave.

Donations for Toys for Tots can be dropped off at the front desk at the Bonner County Daily Bee, 310 Church St., from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. You can also drop off donations (checks and cashier's checks) at Umpqua Bank’s Sandpoint branch, 414 Church St., or at the Ponderay branch, 300 Bonner Mall Way; and at the Ponderay Starbucks. 

Donations may be mailed to the Sandpoint Lions Club, Box 414, Sandpoint, ID 83864.

Donations made by check are preferred. Be sure to include a note with your check indicating that it is a Toys for Tots donation. If you wish to make an anonymous donation, please mention that in your note.

If the donation is being made in someone’s name, be sure to also include a note.

Information: Sandpoint Lions Club, 208-263-4118, or online at bit.ly/SandpointLions