Diabetes Discourse
Diabetes Discourse Newsletter
Sunday, March 24th, 2024
The latest issue of Diabetes Discourse, the newsletter of the Bovell Cancer Diabetes Foundation, is now available for download. Click through to see the latest, and previous issues.
BCDF Breakfast Event
Sunday, March 24th, 2024
Breakfast with us in Scarborough Market Square, Tobago. Come, see, EAT, shop at our rummage table and have fun while learning about diabetes prevention / management with music. The event is on Saturday 27th April, 2024 from 6am to 12 noon.
In Loving Memory
Saturday, October 21st, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joseph Joey Albert Bovell, who departed from this world on October 8th, 2023. Joey was the son of the late Theophilus and Mildred (Miss) Bovell of Belle Garden, Tobago. He has been residing in Canada for decades. He leaves to mourn his wife and children, sisters Lema, Effie, Adelia, Rosetta, Adonia, Eastlyn, and Lorna; brothers Eman, Justas, Flemming, and Henson (deceased), grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Joey will be dearly missed by his family, friends, and all those whose lives he touched with his kindness, love, and laughter.
Poster Competition
Saturday, October 14th, 2023
The Bovell Cancer-Diabetes Foundation is sponsoring its 14th poster competition among school students aged 6 to 15 years to help raise awareness about diabetes prevention and effective management. This year's theme is Know Your Risk, Know Your Response. Create a poster to WIN prize money, and help PREVENT diabetes!
Diabetes in the Limelight Jamboree
Saturday, October 14th, 2023
The 15th Annual "Diabetes in the Limelight Jamboree" is back again. It will be held in person this year, on the 10th November, 2023, starting at 10 am at the Roxborough Sporting Complex. Click through to see the flier and read the details of everything that will be available at this year's jamboree.
Video Monologue Contest
Saturday, October 14th, 2023
Do you want to take part in our video monologue competition? If so, send us a 2 minute video monologue by November 6th for a chance to win cash prizes. See more details in the flyer.
Children and Teen's Hangout
Saturday, September 24th, 2022
BCDF continues its free online sessions for children and teens. This will start on Saturday 1st October 2022; 3:00 p.m. TT Time. Click through to register.
Diabetes Prevention and Education Management Series
Saturday, September 24th, 2022
A healthy diet is central to the management of diabetes. When you are living with diabetes, it is important to know a lot about food because food affects your blood sugar, your body weight, and your heart health. Join us on this free 6 week education series to on diet, nutrition and diabetes. Registration information inside.
Winners of 2021 Virtual Poster Competition
Thursday, September 22nd, 2022
Congratulations to the winners of the 2021 Virtual Diabetes Education and Prevention Poster Competition. Click through to see some of the great submissions and the names of all the winners.
Diabetes in the Limelight Jamboree
Thursday, September 22nd, 2022
The 14th Annual "Diabetes in the Limelight Jamboree" is back again. It will be held in person this year, on the 11th November, 2022, starting at 10 am at the Roxborough Sporting Complex. Click through to see the flier and read the details of everything that will be available at this year's jamboree.