GUAPS’ Know Your Numbers and Kidney Health Campaign
21st June
On Saturday the 20th of June, Caitlin Low (GUAPS Vice President) and John Quinn (GUAPS National Councilor) participated in the Stroke Foundation’s Know Your Numbers Campaign and helped to spread awareness of Kidney Health at a Health and Wellbeing Expo. This was done in conjunction with a local Amcal chemist on the Gold Coast. A number of middle aged to elderly people were very interested in the campaign, and getting their blood pressure checked left many pleasantly surprised with their results. A small few were also referred to speak with a pharmacist or their GP over slightly above average results.
Along with their blood pressure readings these people were given advice on how to maintain a healthy blood pressure, through exercise and healthy diet. This was coupled with information about kidney health, as both intertwine with one another.
Overall, it was a very successful day, and a great trial run for further Pharmacy Awareness Campaigns that GUAPS wishes to do in the future. Not only do these events help the community, but they also help the students manning the stand in regards to counseling and increasing their knowledge and awareness of the different services a pharmacy could provide.
On Saturday the 20th of June, Caitlin Low (GUAPS Vice President) and John Quinn (GUAPS National Councilor) participated in the Stroke Foundation’s Know Your Numbers Campaign and helped to spread awareness of Kidney Health at a Health and Wellbeing Expo. This was done in conjunction with a local Amcal chemist on the Gold Coast. A number of middle aged to elderly people were very interested in the campaign, and getting their blood pressure checked left many pleasantly surprised with their results. A small few were also referred to speak with a pharmacist or their GP over slightly above average results.
Along with their blood pressure readings these people were given advice on how to maintain a healthy blood pressure, through exercise and healthy diet. This was coupled with information about kidney health, as both intertwine with one another.
Overall, it was a very successful day, and a great trial run for further Pharmacy Awareness Campaigns that GUAPS wishes to do in the future. Not only do these events help the community, but they also help the students manning the stand in regards to counseling and increasing their knowledge and awareness of the different services a pharmacy could provide.
2015 Charity Cup
1st June
For the period of the April 1 to May 15th GUAPS participated in the Annual NAPSA Charity Cup raising a total of $3,466. All proceeds for 2015 went to the James-Macready Bryan Foundation; this foundation provides financial support for the young sufferers with an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) for their care and rehabilitation. The foundation is the public voice for the sufferers, whom unfortunately can too often not speak for themselves, and their families and carers.
GUAPS raised money in a variety of different ways; holding a movie night, a bake sale, an inter-university sports competition, a trivia night and a mid-semester party were the main events. These events not only provided a great way to fundraise but also allowed GUAPS members to network on a social level. In addition to hosting these events, GUAPS also fundraised by selling chocolates and collecting online donations. In fact John Quinn raised over $1000 online to put social media away for a whole month.
NAPSA Pharmacy Awareness Chair Benjamin Johns said “It was great to see the pharmacy students coming together to raise awareness and funds for such a great cause”.
GUAPS would like to thank all those that attended the events to help support the JMB Foundation. These funds will go far with helping out the families and sufferers of Acquired Brain Injury and help improve their quality of life.
For the period of the April 1 to May 15th GUAPS participated in the Annual NAPSA Charity Cup raising a total of $3,466. All proceeds for 2015 went to the James-Macready Bryan Foundation; this foundation provides financial support for the young sufferers with an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) for their care and rehabilitation. The foundation is the public voice for the sufferers, whom unfortunately can too often not speak for themselves, and their families and carers.
GUAPS raised money in a variety of different ways; holding a movie night, a bake sale, an inter-university sports competition, a trivia night and a mid-semester party were the main events. These events not only provided a great way to fundraise but also allowed GUAPS members to network on a social level. In addition to hosting these events, GUAPS also fundraised by selling chocolates and collecting online donations. In fact John Quinn raised over $1000 online to put social media away for a whole month.
NAPSA Pharmacy Awareness Chair Benjamin Johns said “It was great to see the pharmacy students coming together to raise awareness and funds for such a great cause”.
GUAPS would like to thank all those that attended the events to help support the JMB Foundation. These funds will go far with helping out the families and sufferers of Acquired Brain Injury and help improve their quality of life.
