HEALTH FAIR TO MARK THE END OF DIABETES AWARENESS MONTH

To mark the official close of diabetes awareness month the Saint Lucia Diabetic and Hypertensive Association partnered with a number of organizations - Lions club of Castries, Ministry of Health, Super J supermarket, Lady Gordon Opportunity Center, Peter and Company and many others to host a Health Fair in the William Peer Boulevard. High blood Pressure and Sugar were tested as well as education  was provided by the many professionals on hand. The Blood Bank was also available soliciting persons to donate blood.

The fair which lasted from 9 am to 4 pm saw hundreds of citizens coming to get tested, to sample the healthy food and snacks available as well as enjoying the demonstration by the students of the Lady Gordon Opportunity Center.

 ACT ON DIABETES NOW

DIABETES AWARENESS EDUCATION

In observance of Diabetes Awareness month the members of the Lions Club of Castries engaged the services of former Lion Sister Elvina Ravenaeu to conduct a lecture session with the students of Grades 5 and 6 of the Canon Laurie Anglican Primary School on the warning signs of Diabetes Myths and facts. The over 120 students were enthusiastic and the interaction was great.The lecture session debunked a number of myths which the students had and the newly acquired information can now be shared with parents, siblings and friends.

 

 

 

 TAKE CONTROL OF DIABETES - 

KNOW THE WARNING SIGNS

MD CONVENTION - JAMAICA PEGASUS

 The Lions and Leos of Multiple District 60 held a successful Mid Year Convention at the Jamaica Pegasus. The convention was addressed by the International Director and Past International Director as well as the Cabinet Secretary Treasurer.  Reports on the status of the Sub-district was given by the two District Governors.  In addition a number of workshops including Marketing, Leadership and Membership Development  and a Leo Forum were held. The social activities included a talent night, costume party and the Gala Dinner.

 

 

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

  Congratulations to the Lions and Leos of  Jamaica on the hosting of another successful meeting.