Around the world Lions Clubs recognised International Diabetes Day which was held on 14 November 2017. Lions International recognised a Worldwide Week of Service from 13 – 18 November 2017 in an effort to encourage people to take a simple glucose test and to recognise the symptoms of the onset of Diabetes.
The Lions Club of de Grendal held a Health Awareness Day at the Edgemead Shopping Centre. The project was run in conjunction with the Bothasig Clinic. The Lions were kept very busy!
The Executive Mayor of Cape Town Mrs Patricia Di Lille visiting the Lions District 410A / Jonga Trust eye screening stand at the Diabetes South Africa Fun Run held on the 19 November 2011
The Mayor having her eyes tested at the Lions/ Jonga Trust eye screening stand at the Diabetes South Africa Fun run/walk day 19 November 2011
428 eye screenings were done with 14 pairs of reading glasses issued and 278 clients referred for refraction. All who visited the stand were educated with regard to regular retinal screening to prevent avoidable blindness.
