Living with Renal Disease in Barbados
The evening, in-person meeting hosted by the Rotary Club of Barbados South on September 2nd 2026 was both informative and inspiring as members explored an important but often overlooked health issue: kidney disease.
Community advocate and long-term renal disease patient Rtn. Adrian Boyce delivered an engaging presentation on kidney health, chronic kidney disease (CKD), dialysis and the importance of prevention. Drawing on his own experience living with renal disease, Mr. Boyce provided practical information on the five stages of CKD, dialysis options, nutrition, lifestyle management and the importance of regular health checks.
Members were reminded that prevention and early detection are key. Managing blood pressure and blood sugar, eating healthily, exercising, avoiding harmful substances and getting tested when at risk can all play an important role in protecting kidney health. The presentation also highlighted the growing burden of kidney disease and dialysis in Barbados and the need for greater public awareness and advocacy.
The evening also brought a special reason to celebrate as we officially welcomed PP Lima Daisy into the Rotary Club of Barbados South! PP Lima was formally pinned as a member by President Kerryann Ifill, with Director Morexa Martin-Gardiner proudly serving as her sponsor.
We are delighted to welcome PP Lima to our Rotary family and look forward to sharing many meaningful opportunities for service above self with her!
It was truly an evening of learning, health awareness and fellowship, a wonderful reflection of Rotary's commitment to making a positive difference both within our Club and throughout our community.