The Aug. 2 event at Mercado on Fifth will include cholesterol, blood pressure and diabetes checks while honoring Father Guillermo “Memo” Treviño Jr.
By Hola America
Moline, ILL – A community health and resource fair will bring free screenings, student supplies, insurance information and fitness activities to Mercado on Fifth on Sunday, Aug. 2.
The event will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 423 12th St. in Moline. It will be held in memory of Father Guillermo Treviño Jr., known in the community as “El Padre Memo.”
Free cholesterol, blood pressure and diabetes checks will begin at 9:30 a.m. Health and life insurance agents will also be available to provide information during the fair.
“Fifty percent of Hispanics in the United States will develop diabetes, so we are offering free diabetes checks for everyone so they can find out whether they have it and help prevent deaths like my brother’s,” Mariela Treviño said. “My brother’s death could have been prevented if he had known. It is now my mission to help people get tested for diabetes and prevent more deaths.”
Related: West Liberty hosted a memorial health and wellness fair honoring Father Guillermo Treviño Jr.
Students can receive school and hygiene supplies
Students will have access to free school supplies and personal hygiene products.
Gently used clothing will also be available through donation-based giveaways. Free fruit and water will be provided, while keto diet treats will be available for purchase.
The fair is supported by local partners that include LULAC Council 5285, LULAC Iowa, Community Health Care Inc., the Floreciente Association, The Gathering QC and Mercado on Fifth.
Zumba and memorial walk scheduled during the fair
A Zumba session will begin at noon.
At 2 p.m., participants will gather for a one-mile memorial fitness walk to Father Memo’s childhood home and back. The walk will combine the event’s health focus with a community tribute to his life.
The Moline event follows an earlier memorial health and wellness fair held in West Liberty in April in honor of Treviño. That event also connected families with preventive screenings and community resources.
Health and resource organizations can join the event
Organizations that provide health or community resources can participate as exhibitors for $35.
Exhibitor questions and registration requests can be sent to [email protected].
The Community Health and Resource Fair will remain open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, at Mercado on Fifth, 423 12th St. in Moline.
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