By Prince Albert Cosmopolitan Club

Celebrating Our Success

Sep 25, 2017 | 8:03 AM

The Cosmopolitan Club of Prince Albert will be hosting an event at the Prince Albert Wildlife Federation on Wednesday, October 18 “CELEBRATING OUR SUCCESS IN THE TREATMENT OF DIABETES”.   

Cosmopolitans are known for giving back to their local communities through fundraising for research to find the cure for diabetes.

During the late afternoon of the 18^th, booths will be present for the general public to seek information and advice from health care professionals, caregivers, support groups, dieticians and pharmacies regarding the pre-diabetic and diabetic condition. Risk factors, prevention, complications and treatment/care will also be part of the education process.

The late afternoon portion of the event will be followed by a banquet at 6:30 PM. 

Prior to the meal, testimonials from individuals who have been living with diabetes will form the agenda. 

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After the meal, the Keynote address will be delivered by TIM SCHULTZ, a benefactor of the “pancreatic islet translocation” process. Tim is an inspirational speaker and will instill HOPE for those individuals that have been affected by this debilitating chronic disease. The evening will conclude with the “People’s Choice Awards”, recognizing leaders in the community who have been working tirelessly to help people deal in their day to day lives while living with the disease.

Diabetes is a game changer, both in the work place and in families.  The disease is reaching epidemic levels in Canada, and Saskatchewan, particularly in First Nations communities. For businesses, the cost of diabetes are reflected in drug plans, health claims, mental health, lost productivity and disability leaves.  Families and individuals must endure the endless monitoring of blood sugar levels.

For the banquet, Tables of 8 are available at $350/table; individual tickets will also be made available for $50 each.  Purchasers of tables will be encouraged to “gift” any unused seats to the Cosmopolitan Club for distribution to individuals or families that would otherwise not attend because of cost. Contact information for ticket sales and gifting —the Cosmopolitan website www.cosmoclubpa.org or Morris @ (306) 961-7091.

Profits from this event will go to the Cosmopolitan Foundation of Canada, a regular contributor towards diabetes research in Canada.  Donations to the Foundation will also be accepted, and receipts issued.