Club Supports Diabetes Awareness Week

They say an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure.But prevention begins with something even more basic: awareness.

Perhaps this is why, in Rotary’s Area of Focus on Disease Prevention and Treatment, prevention comes before treatment. By helping people understand health risks, recognize warning signs, and make informed lifestyle choices, we can help prevent diseases before they become more serious health concerns.

With this in mind, the Rotary Club of Makati supported Diabetes Awareness Week, recognizing the importance of raising public awareness about diabetes, its risk factors, and the value of early detection and prevention.

On July 26, after attending the RCC Orientation at Rotary Homes Muntinlupa, Pres. Chris Ferareza, together with FA Ronette and their daughter Kris, joined Derrick Tan and Boy Arteche at the Diabetes Awareness Week activities at the Glorietta 2 Activity Center.

The whole-day event featured speakers who discussed diabetes, its impact on individuals and families, and practical ways people can reduce their risk through healthier lifestyles, proper nutrition, regular screening, and early intervention.

RC Makati supported the event with a ₱50,000 sponsorship, helping make the awareness campaign possible and enabling it to reach thousands of people throughout the day.

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The project was endorsed to the Club by Derrick Tan, a good friend of Dr. Robert Michael Gan, brother of RC Makati member Mark Gan. Recognizing how closely the initiative aligned with Rotary’s commitment to disease prevention, the Club readily extended its support.

Diabetes remains a major health concern, but many cases and complications can be prevented or better managed when people are equipped with the right information and encouraged to take action early.

Supporting Diabetes Awareness Week reminds us that service in healthcare does not always begin with treatment. Sometimes, it begins much earlier—with information, education, and awareness.

Because when it comes to our health, awareness is the first step toward prevention—and prevention can save lives.