Rotary Club of Bowmanville supports “First of Its Kind" Centre in Canada

The Rotary Club of Bowmanville was involved in “Walk for the Best” with children and families of the  Charles H. Best Diabetes Centre on Sunday September 21, 2014. This fun-filled day starring the children of the Centre was held at the beautiful Heydenshore Pavilion.  The day included a walk on the trails, lots of activities for the children, lunch and information provided by sponsors.

On October 27, 2014, The Rotary Club of Bowmanville was pleased to present the $3000.00 cheque to the Charles H. Best Diabetes Centre in support of the event and the great work they do in the community.  On hand for the presentation from the Centre were Laura Mountjoy, Executive Director, Laura Falzon, Development Coordinator and on behalf of the Rotary Club, Gord Wallace , President and Ann Pritchard, Rotarian

The Charles H. Best Diabetes Centre for children and Youth was founded in 1989 as a “first of its kind” Centre in Canada. It is dedicated to providing young people and their families with education and support to meet their ongoing type 1 diabetes needs throughout Durham Region.

The Centre is a registered charity with the majority of their revenue raised through various funding activities. They also receive financial support through Durham businesses, Service clubs and Corporate partners.

Their motto "Keeping kids healthy until a cure is found!"