Lions Club of Christ Church West donates to polyclinic’s Eye Clinic

As part of its community outreach efforts, the Service Committee of the Lions Club of Christ Church West donated two fans to the Eye Clinic at the Sir Winston Scott Polyclinic, recently.

Service Chairperson Lena Bryan told The Barbados Advocate that the idea for the donation came about after members of the charitable organisation paid a visit to the Clinic to make a presentation prior and saw the need for a few fans in the waiting area.

“We did a presentation on World Food Day to the children and the parents at the Clinic, but we found that it was so hot in that waiting area, and I suggested, let’s donate two fans to the area. That’s how it really came about,” she revealed.

In terms of the work of the Club, Lena Bryan noted that though the COVID-19 pandemic has curbed some of the activities which were scheduled to be carried out, such as visits to schools to deliver important lectures to students on various topics, Club members have still been able to reach out to focus on other areas, such as helping the less fortunate with various requirements and donating hampers to those in need, during the pandemic. Just two weeks ago, a cricket match was hosted, with funds slated to go to those with paediatric cancer. Only yesterday as well, a donation of clothing, church hats and shoes was made for persons living with HIV and AIDS. Bryan meanwhile noted that as the Christmas season rolls around, the Lions Club of Christ Church West will be seeking to carry out its hamper drive, for those who will be in need of some cheering up this yuletide season given their difficult circumstances and so, the work of the Club will continue, even as the COVID-19 protocols and regulations are observed. (RSM)