The Clarkton Lions Club 6th annual Strides Walk held Saturday was a success according to the members present. The annual event is held each year to raise awareness of diabetes and its complications. The goal is to help educate the community about managing the disease with hopes of preventing an increase of cases.
According to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, thirty-four million people in the United States have diabetes, and the disease is the seventh leading cause of death in America. Some risk factors include, being overweight, being over the age of 45, having a parent, brother or sister with Type 2 diabetes, having gestational diabetes (during pregnancy), being African-American, Hispanic, or Native American, or having fatty liver disease.
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Although some safety measures had to be put in place this year due to COVID-19, the Strides walk was a great success. “17 walkers were participating in the event,” Clarkton Lions Club President Richard Batten stated.
“We pay our own way. The donation we receive go straight to all the organizations we help. 100% of all the money we collect goes towards our causes,” Club member Rusty Marsh stated.
Provide for eye exams and eye glasses
Relief efforts for Hurricane Florence
They make annual donations to:
Bladen Community College Foundation
Juvenile Diabetes Association
Clarkton Fire Department
Clarkton Dixie Youth
Clarkton Elf Angels
Elizabethtown Empty Stocking Fund
Lake Waccamaw Boys & Girls Homes
Boys & Girls Home Christmas Party
Boys & Girls Homes Teen Mom Help
NC VIP Fishing Tournament
Committee of 100, Inc.
Leader Dogs
Brighter Vision
Camp Dogwood
Southern College of Optometry
Clarkton Lions Club was founded locally in 1950 and is a worldwide club. The club is seeking new members, according to Mr. Batten. Anyone interested in the club may attend a meeting in November. The club will meet the second and fourth Tuesday of the is month at the Clarkton Fire Department located at 205 Peach Street in Clarkton, N.C.
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