Another
successful staging of health fair and back to school
Despite the numerous challenges, the Free Town
Church of God of Prophecy Outreach Foundation hosted its annual Health Fair and
Back to School Giveaways.
Over 200 children and adults were impacted those who
turned out enjoyed free health care – eye screening and dental care, plus
medicals.
Later on in the evening, the children received back
to school supplies.
Director of the foundation Rev Dr Zebulah Aiken was
overwhelmed by the turnout and the show of support from sponsors who made it
possible.
Maica Impact Foundation out of Canada donation of
back to school supplies went a long way, as well as Melonie Sterling and Tanya
Taylor who are year to year supporters.
“The health fair would not have been possible
without the assistance of the Clarendon Health Department and Dr Thompson who
ensured the children’s medicals were done,” said Aiken.
“This year was
particularly challenging for us and we didn’t receive the kind of sponsorship
we needed. Still, the thought of letting them down, saw us digging deep into
our resources to make it happen,” she said adding that the church is there to
do more share the word. For her, there is nothing more tangible in showing and
telling of God’s love than sewing into the lives of those in the communities
they serve.
Aiken expressed thanks
to those who partnered with the foundation to ensure the event was a success.
The next event for the
foundation is the annual children’s treat which will be held on Friday,
December 20.
“We hope to get a lot of
support so the children can receive a royal treatment,” she said.
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