Lions Diabetes Awareness & Wellness Day Set for Nov. 14 in Rowland Heights
Rowland Heights, a community in Los Angeles County, California, will host a public wellness event for local residents. The Diabetes Awareness & Wellness Day, hosted by Lions Clubs International District 4-L2, is set for Saturday, November 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Peter Schabarum Regional Park. The date is World Diabetes Day, and the event will promote diabetes prevention and healthy living through themed outreach activities.
World Diabetes Day falls on November 14 each year, and diabetes is one of Lions Clubs International's global service causes; Lions have long partnered with the International Diabetes Federation to promote diabetes screening and awareness in communities worldwide. District 4-L2 serves communities across eastern Los Angeles County and the San Gabriel Valley, and is bringing this year's awareness event to a neighborhood park, open to surrounding residents.
The event is led by the District 4-L2 leadership team: District Governor Jany Huang, First Vice District Governor Imelda Beltran and Second Vice District Governor Mary Contreras. The organizing committee is chaired by Furong Zhang, with GST Jenny Chia as co-chair and Cindy Leung as vice chair. An entertainment team of Queenie Liu, Cici Zou and Iris Ho will handle the on-site entertainment program.
Fourteen Lions clubs are sponsoring the event, including the LA Royal Lions Club, the Temple City Centennial Lions Club, the San Gabriel Taiwanese Lions Club, the Monrovia Lions Club and the LA Dynasty Lions Club. Co-organizers include Thunder Express Charity, the Beijing Association of America, the American Chinese Food Culture Association, the World Sunshine Women Association and the Taiwan Sports Association of America, with uconnect Wireless as supporter.
The event runs from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 14, at Peter Schabarum Regional Park, 17250 Colima Rd, Rowland Heights, CA 91748.
Source: Lions Clubs International District 4-L2
Published by GSM · USA (original Chinese edition)
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