GREAT BAY (DCOMM):--- In Commemoration of Vaccination Week of the Americas (VWA), the Collective Prevention Services (CPS) Section Youth Health Care of the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labour, has planned several activities including a bike-a-thon for Saturday, May 24th.
The objective is to bring awareness as it related to vaccination and health. CPS Section Youth Health Care will be organizing its 1st bike-a-thon that will start at 7:00am on May 24 at the Vineyard Office Park and end at the Baby Wellness Clinic opposite Grand Marche on the Bush Road.
Children nine or 10-years of age can take part in the bike-a-thon. Those interested in participating should contact CPS Youth Health Care at 542-3003 or 542-2078 for an application form which must be submitted on Monday, May 19.
Breakfast will be provided at the end of the bike-a-thon. Once a person registers for the event they will receive a T-shirt. The event is free of charge for participating children.
The bike-a-thon activity is in line with Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labour Hon. Cornelius de Weever's "Get Checked" campaign which promotes good health for all ages.
