Annual Labor Day golf outing for diabetes programs

By Stacy Wolford

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The Lions Diabetes Board of Allegheny and Westmoreland Counties (14-B and 14-E ) hosted its annual Labor Day Weekend District Golf Challenge at Butler’s Golf Course in Elizabeth Township. The event supports LDBAW’s diabetes medication programs at UPMC McKeesport and Excela Health-Westmoreland hospitals. Shown at the event, from left, are past district governor of Allegheny County and treasurer of the Lions Diabetes Board of Allegheny and Westmoreland counties Christopher Raynak; junior golfer Caleb Henry, grandson of past district governor James Lewis of Westmoreland County; Second Vice District Governor of Westmoreland County Amy Thompkins, who also served as basket auction chair; and past district governor and golf chairman Joseph Donkin.

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