The North Perth – North Wellington Branch of the Canadian Diabetes Association, is looking for volunteer canvassers for the branch area which runs from Clifford to Alma and Dundalk to Mitchell.
To volunteer, contact branch volunteers in Harriston at 519-338-3181 or npnw@diabetes.ca.
Branch canvass convenor Alice Van Ankum and her team will provide a canvass kit to help select a route. The Canadian Diabetes Association recognizes November as Diabetes Awareness Month. Dr. Frederick Banting discovered insulin, a life saving drug for diabetics. His birthday, Nov. 14 is celebrated as World Diabetes Day.
Events are planned throughout the month to increase awareness.
The local Diabetes Information Centre hosts a soup and sandwich luncheon at the Harriston Legion to kick off their residential campaign. The Kitchener office is hosting two workshops: a Diabetes Fair at the Fergus Sportsplex and a Type 1 event at Groves hospital, both on Nov. 12.
