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MD 37 Lions Cavalcade for Diabetes
Awareness
Raising
Funds To Support
Traveling Diabetes Resource Program
HISTORY
OF LIONS CAVALCADE
The
Lions Cavalcade was born in 1987 when PIP Lion
Judge Brian
Stevenson proposed to establish a highly visible province wide fund
raising program.
Lion's
Cavalcade was established to raise funds for
Lions Journey for
Sight.
In
1990 the Committee felt that this project had
run its course in this
area.
They
began to look for a fresh program.
It
was decided to approach the Canadian Diabetes
Association
(CDA)
for some input.
From
these discussions the Lions Cavalcade
Traveling Eye Screening
Clinic came into being.
In
1991 the Wetaskiwin Lions and Lioness clubs
donated a van for this
project.
In
1996 this project was no longer viable, because
of changes to the Alberta Health Care System.
Thus
the T.D.R.P (Traveling Diabetes Resource
Program) was adopted.
Each
year a Lions Club in Alberta hosts a Cavalcade
Parade and
campout in their community on the first weekend of June at which time
any club in attendance can present their donations to Lions Cavalcade.
This
parade takes place through the streets of the
Host clubs community
and is made up of decorated vehicles from all the Clubs present.
After
the parade a BBQ is held with a session of
fellowship where those present can win prizes donated by local
merchants or purchase gifts In a silent auction.
Each
year a request is sent to all Lions Clubs in
Alberta asking for a club to apply to host the Cavalcade Parade and
campout indicating what year
they would like to host this event.
The
deadline for applications is May 31st of the
year prior to the date they
wish to host.
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