Torquay Lions is encouraging everyone to Lap the Map and walk for diabetes.
Lap the Map is an initiative of Lions Australia to raise awareness of the impact of diabetes.
Donations made will help Lions’ Diabetic Alert Dog program.
Diabetic alert dogs are provided to eligible applicants with diabetes at no cost to the recipient.
However, it costs approximately $40,000 to raise and train these life-saving assistance pooches.
Lions Service Chair Catherine Rowe said the walk will begin from Torquay Angling Club.
“Join us for an easy walk above Fisherman’s Beach, hear about the Lions sundial, meet some like-minded locals and increase diabetes awareness,” she said.
“All donations will go to this cause. Finish with some refreshments to encourage us all to explore, engage and evolve.”
The walk is on Thursday October 31 at 3pm. A gold coin donation (EFTPOS available) is requested.
For more information, contact Catherine at cartorquay@yahoo.com.au or 0425-854 813.
Torquay Lions are promoting Lap the Map this year as part of the Positive Ageing initiative of the Surf Coast Shire Council.
Lions have been active in Torquay and surrounding areas for more than 50 years.
Lions welcome new members who enjoy doing things with others while doing something for the community.
Enquiries can be made through the club’s website (torquaylionsclub.org.au) or Facebook page.
