USA Lions Club Supports Diabetic Camp

Members of the USA Lions Club, from left to right: Dr. Robert Lausch, Tommie Carlisle, Dr. Stephen Kayes, and Dr. Jim Parker

The University of South Alabama Lions Club recently helped sponsor the Southeastern Diabetes Association's Camp Sugar Falls, located at Camp Grace in Mobile. A cookout was held July 17, 2011. Members of the USA Lions Club provided food for the event and cooked for over 240 participants and guests.

The cookout was the kickoff to a week-long educational event for young children on how to cope with diabetes on a day-to-day basis. USA pediatric endocrinologist Dr. Anne-Marie Kaulfers spoke at the event, emphasizing the importance of promoting a healthy lifestyle for kids.

According to Tommie Carlisle, president of the USA Lions Club, the camp was a great opportunity for members. "We're giving back to the community, and we are a helping hand for those in need."

The USA Lions Club was founded in 1993. In addition to sponsoring diabetic camps, their recent projects include collecting funds for eye research, working with Habitat for Humanity, and collecting school supplies for disadvantaged youth. For more information on the USA Lions Club, contact Tommie Carlisle at tcarlisl@usouthal.edu or Judy Burnham at jburnham@usouthal.edu.