Tag: Pam Townend
A recent visit by the 10,000 Toes team to Niue has paved the way for a grassroots response to diabetes, with local volunteers trained to conduct health screenings and promote healthier lifestyles across the island.
Pamela Townend, 10,000 Toes coordinator for the South Pacific, said the emphasis on health is about building discipleship.
Just over $A2000 was raised at a 10,000 Toes barbecue fundraiser held last week on the grounds of Sydney Adventist Hospital.
The three-day summit focused on health, wellness and diabetes prevention.
When 10,000 Toes coordinator Pam Townend reflects on the highlights of the PNG mega health clinic, her thoughts immediately gravitate towards a particular elderly gentleman who needed cataract surgery.
Kiribati residents are able to access health check-ups and workshops through a new wellness hub supported by 10,000 Toes.
"HEAL" (Heal in Every Aspect of Life) will roll-out across Fiji, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Kiribati and Tonga on November 23.
South Pacific Division president Glenn Townend gives us a summary of the latest COVID-19 developments across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.