“I immediately thought, ‘what are they going to do? What type of diabetes they are living with , whether they’re type one, type two, gestational, what are they going to do without their medicine?’” said Carol Sarwansingh, who is the CEO of Bismarck Technology and Learning Institution Limited coordinating the Diabetes supplies distribution efforts.
A type one diabetic and a Madras Road St. Helena Village native herself, Ms. Sarwansingh said most diabetics can only go a few days without their diabetes medications and supplies. Knowing most people would have lost their medications, she sent out messages looking for any one in dire need for diabetes medications.
“I’ve got people I don’t even know reaching out. Using their social media platform posting diabetics who need medications to contact them and the information will be forwarded to Ms. Sarwansingh. who would donate and get the type of Diabetes medication they require. Thru out the envrons so many reached out. And that alone just gives me chills to think about how many individuals require they diabetes medication in order to survive while being marooned in their homes due to the floods,” Ms. Sarwansingh said.
There are many things on my go to wish list. Foremost Direct Relief Plan to be put in place and be active for our seniors, children, those who are living with an impediment not forgetting our animals and our environment. With a mission to improve the health and lives of people affected by poverty or emergencies – without regard to politics, religion, or ability to pay. Ms. Sarwansingh stated.
Madras Residents getting their life saving medications while being maroon due to flood waters