In addition National Office is in close contact with branches and sub-branches each quarter when National Office will ask for news and updates and changes. Ideally each branch should have a Zakhe kit and at least two people in the branch should be trained in its use. Efforts need to be made to run courses for Type 2's for diabetics in the area. Camps Camps for children, young people and families have all proved popular and should be considered as an important education and motivation tool by all branches. This is usually done in collaboration with a local Service Club such as Lions or Rotary, or one of the pharmaceutical groups, or special interest group in the community.
Most fund raising raises general public awareness.
Western Cape have just started. This not only provides an excellent service to members by cutting their costs considerably, but it has also raised funds for the branch, and gives SADA important face to face contact with members. The editors need lots of news and comments from the branches, sub branches and support groups for insertion in the magazine. This magazine belongs to everyone in SADA, specially the branches, sub-branches and support groups and needs feedback so that we can be sure that it is really informing and encouraging its readers. So don't be shy with your comments.