Local CDA branch raises over $46,000
Canadian Diabetes Association (CDA) Central Ontario Regional Director Kerry Bruder treated the North Perth - North Wellington Branch volunteers to a luncheon on March 25 at Greenley’s Restaurant here.
Bruder and his wife Karen travelled from Hamilton through some less-than-desirable wintery weather to reach their destination. Afterward, the group headed back to the Diabetes Information Centre in Harriston for a business meeting. Bruder updated the group on the latest CDA News, the new look to the organization’s website, its new CEO Rick Blickstead, the BC Baubles for Banting fundraiser, the Diabetes Research Forum, and an upgrade of computers for the branch office. He praised the branch’s annual appeal initiative that raised over $46,450.
“I tell everyone about the remarkable people at this branch who add their personal touch to every aspect of the branch,” said Bruder.
The group mourned the loss of Al Green, who helped the branch gain its charter.
Volunteers keep the office open Tuesday and Friday from 1:30 to 4:30pm. There is free literature, a lending library, and plenty of information. The office can be reached at 519-338-3181 or npnw@diabetes.ca.
