The Pink ribbon Charity has declared that its Feet for Life Podiatry Clinics was a resounding success.
Last week the Charity provided specialist foot care services to 165 patients, and promoted awareness of foot care for diabetics and non diabetics.
The programme began on Tuesday, 20 October, with a well-attended community awareness session at the Davy Hill Community Centre, facilitated virtually by Angela Davis, a UK-trained podiatrist based in Jamaica.
The interactive session highlighted the importance of foot health and encouraged residents to register for the upcoming clinics.
The Feet for Life Podiatry Clinics were held from 26–30 October, with three and a half days dedicated to patient consultations. The visiting team comprised Angela Davis, Abid Hussain, Dr Jane Lewis and Tausif Muhammad.
A contribution of EC$100 was requested from patients to assist with operational expenses.
Consultations were provided free of charge to persons in care homes and to individuals in the community who were unable to afford the contribution, ensuring that financial circumstances did not prevent access to care.
Despite the limited clinical time, the team made a significant contribution.
During their 5 and a half day visit, the podiatry team also enjoyed two half-day excursions to the Montserrat Volcano Observatory and Plymouth, followed by a final full day on Saturday Oct 31st exploring the island’s beaches and participation in the Pink Ribbon Charity Walk for Cure which attracted 250 plus walkers.
Pink Ribbon Charity Montserrat Inc. extends sincere appreciation to the visiting podiatry team, Her Excellency the Governor, the Ministry of Health, the Montserrat Diabetes Association, business places and community supporters.
Special thanks are extended to UK podiatry suppliers Canonbury, Cuxson Gerrard and DLT for donating consumables valued at thousands of pounds; British Airways for providing goodwill baggage allowances to transport podiatry supplies; Kenzie’s Shipping UK for arranging the shipment of instruments and consumables donated by UK Podiatrist Sarah Dainter and local airlines SVG and Fly Montserrat for their support with free and discounted tickets.
Pink Ribbon Charity Montserrat Inc. encourages individuals, businesses and community organisations to support its ongoing fundraising efforts through the Steps Sponsorship initiative.
Contributions will help the charity continue its mission of ensuring that residents of Montserrat have affordable and timely access to specialist podiatry services.
The charity says it remains committed to facilitating initiatives that improve access to specialist healthcare and to empower residents to take an active role in maintaining their health.