Leo Club St Vincent makes charitable donations

The Leo Club St Vincent celebrated its 27th anniversary as a voluntary youth-based service organization on May 9, 2012.{{more}}

In living up to their motto of “We Care” and to fulfill their commitment to the Vincentian community, one of the club’s goals for the second half of the year 2011-12 was to donate more food items and toiletries to needy persons on a regular basis.

This activity began on January 25, 2012 when food/toiletries valued at EC$400 were donated to the HIV/AIDS Unit. This donation assisted a family of three affected by HIV/AIDS.

On February 10, the Club distributed approximately180 toothbrushes and tubes of toothpaste at an estimated value of EC$1,080. These items were donated by Gail A. Bentinck, a Vincentian residing in the USA. Leos participated in distributing the items to Grade 2 students (ages 6-8) in five (5) schools on the Windward and Leeward sides of mainland St Vincent. Nurses from the various districts assisted in making presentations to these children on the importance of proper dental hygiene. It is the club’s hope that this venture continues through partnership with other organizations, becoming a national project.

Another donation took place on February 25, in the form of food items and toiletries donated to an 81-year-old amputee of Prospect, who suffers from diabetes and hypertension. She resides with her granddaughter and great-grandchildren.

On March 28, members donated food items and toiletries to an elderly lady on welfare, residing in Sion Hill.

In recognition of the club’s anniversary, food items and toiletries were donated to an elderly gentleman of Questelles on May 9. This was accepted on his behalf by his daughter, because of his inability to walk.

All donations were well received and the recipients expressed their appreciation for the items. The Club wishes to thank all for their encouragement and support, as they strive to continue the effort of assisting the less fortunate.