Diabetes is a disease that is no respecter of persons. It is found throughout the world, leaving destruction and damage in its wake. One of the saddest things about this disease is that it's not just for adults. It's merciless touch stretches to children as well. However, the world is beginning to understand it and learn how to cope with it.
The Kingdom of Bahrain is doing its part for their people, especially the children. 200 athletes are preparing to take part in a football rugby tournament, the annual event sponsored by the Rotary Club of Manama, that will raise money for children with diabetes. Both men and women teams make the up the 36 field team (20 men and 16 women). Last year's event raised over BD 26,000, and they are looking to raise that much again.
The educational operative is being co-sponsored by the Bahrain Diabetes Society and Al Kindi Hospital. An educational mobile unit, used by children and their families that have been touched by diabetes, was bought last year. This year, as of now, the funds raised are not allocated to a specific goal. But one idea is the provide insulin pumps to the children so they don't have to go to the hospital to receive their medicine.
To read the entire article please visit Gulf Daily News.
To learn more about the Bahrain Diabetes Society, click here.
The Kingdom of Bahrain is doing its part for their people, especially the children. 200 athletes are preparing to take part in a football rugby tournament, the annual event sponsored by the Rotary Club of Manama, that will raise money for children with diabetes. Both men and women teams make the up the 36 field team (20 men and 16 women). Last year's event raised over BD 26,000, and they are looking to raise that much again.
The educational operative is being co-sponsored by the Bahrain Diabetes Society and Al Kindi Hospital. An educational mobile unit, used by children and their families that have been touched by diabetes, was bought last year. This year, as of now, the funds raised are not allocated to a specific goal. But one idea is the provide insulin pumps to the children so they don't have to go to the hospital to receive their medicine.
To read the entire article please visit Gulf Daily News.
To learn more about the Bahrain Diabetes Society, click here.
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