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 11^th 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.

International Lions Club District 308-A2 Imm. Past District Governor, Sim Boon Chuan has been actively involved in social welfare activities , he said that as a member of the Lions, they are not just for charitable donations or conduct activities only, but to achieve Lions’s