Apirl 11, 2010 the Charity Health Screening Program Hosted by Lions Clubs International in Tebedu
Serian: Fourteen Lions Clubs of Region 1 of District 308-A2 including Kuching, Kota Samarahan, Bau, and Serian Areas, joint and hosted the “Rural Charity Health Screening Program” at Tebedu Community Hall, on 11th of April successfully. The program attracted about 1,000 local people of all ethnic groups from Serian and Tebedu with enthusiatic participation .The respone was overwhelming.
“To Serve and to care” have always been a mission and goal in Lionism. During the day,the above-mentioned Fourteen Lions Clubs also were greatly supported by members of Leo Club, local agencies, and private groups to serve the community for this Charity Health Screening Program. "Rural Charity Health Screening Program"was officiated by Serian MP Datuk Richard Riot Jaem. Who visited all various service counters one by one to express his heartfelt gratitude and appreciation.
Respected care educational philosophy
The charitable medical activities during the day included diabetic test, dental care services ,eye sight testing and giving away free spectacles to the elderly .Besides,the organiser has exhibited posters about health information along the hall.The purpose is to create health awareness amongst communities.
In addition, blood donation service area has also been set up to encourage the people to contribute their love to the needy and community. The military and the Lions had participated in blood donation campaign as well. They have contributed much in promoting the spirit of care.
Close to the community to promote understanding
The event served as an avenue for Lions Club to serve and reaching out to the community. It helped to connect the people and get closer with them to have better understanding in promoting spirit of harmony and unity. According to "Rural Charity Health Screening Program" Committee Chairman and President of Lions Club of Serian, Lai Chao Liong ,the objective of the program is not only create health awarness amongst the community but to reduce the burden of medical expenses of the people .He was grateful to have the people from 30 villages attending ‘Vision & Health Screening Program’ last Sunday.He feel thankful for their support and participation especially those stay so far away from town.
April 6, 2010 Lions Clubs to Hold Charity Health Screening
Fourteen Lions Clubs of Region 1 of District 308-A2 including Lions Club of Bau and Lions Club of Serian, working in conjunction with the staff of Serian Government Hospital, will be holding free health screening and blood donation campaign at the Tebedu Community Hall, Tebedu on Sunday, 11th April 2010. There will be free diabetic tests, dental care services, eye sight testing and giving away of spectacles to the elderly. There will also be a medical talk and exhibition. YB Datuk Richard Riot Jaem, the guest of honour , will officiate the function.
According to the organizing chairperson, Lai Chao Liong, one of the main objectives of Lions Clubs is to show love and care to communities especially villagers in rural areas. It is hoped that the villagers will benefit and their health awareness improved through these activities. It is learnt that about 1,500 villagers from thirty odd villages surrounding Serian and nearby the Indonesian border will participate in the activities.
On that day, the organizer will distribute 1000 pairs of spectacles free of charge to the elderly villagers. Staffs from Serian District Council will be there to lend their supports while medical staffs from Serian Government Hospital will provide free dental care services and conduct diabetic tests. Villagers are also encouraged to participate in the blood donation campaign on that day. All participants are advised to be at the Tebudu Community Hall by 9:00 am, and not later than 11:00 am on that day.
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