Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition (DPAC) and Lions Club International (LCI) Announce Collaborative Partnership
TAMPA, Fla. (PRWEB) July 18, 2018 -- Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition (DPAC) and Lions Club International (LCI) are proud to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on bringing diabetes policy issues to the U.S. national agenda.
With the Lions Club International Centennial Celebration announcement of diabetes as a new global signature cause, the partnership with DPAC will provide diabetes grassroots advocacy programming, education, and resources to over 1.4 million club members worldwide.
Expanding access to diabetes supplies, services, and education to address the growing global epidemic is a top priority for both DPAC and LCI. “We are honored to formally acknowledge our work with Lions Club International through this memorandum,” says Christel Marchand Aprigliano, DPAC’s Chief Executive Officer. “Our commitment to share our knowledge and expertise in diabetes policy issues with passionate, dedicated Lions and Leos service members will bring new ideas and effective advocacy opportunities.”
According to LCI president, Ms. Gudrun Yngvadottir, “Lions are uniquely qualified to take on the challenge and growing epidemic of diabetes. With over 1.4 million members around the world, we can make an impact by helping to increase public awareness, screening for diabetes, and providing one-on-one peer counseling to young people, in addition to working with partner organizations.”
Christel Aprigliano, Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition, http://www.diabetespac.org, +1 (404) 863-2345, [email protected]
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