Message in a Bottle
Message in a Bottle is not solely a Lions initiative; however it is an initiative that very many Lions Clubs across the country have taken to and recognise as a means of fulfilling our motto "We Serve", often funding the scheme from their own charity accounts.
This scheme is free to the user. Whilst it is focused on the more vulnerable people in our community, anyone can fall downstairs, so this scheme can benefit anyone, including you. As a minimum it will save the Emergency Services valuable time identifying you and your emergency contacts. By telling whether you have special medication or allergies or not, it is a potential lifesaver and provides peace of mind to users and their friends and families.
The Lions Message In a Bottle scheme is a simple idea designed to encourage people to keep their personal and medical details on a standard form and in a common location - the Fridge.
Bottles, which are free of charge, can usually be found in your local Chemist or Doctors' Surgeries. Thanks to a number of other organisations, you may also find that you can obtain one through your nearest Neighbourhood Watch group, Age Concern, Council Offices, Housing Associations and many other places including Police stations. If you are unable to find a Bottle, or would like to know more please contact us at miab@basingstokelions.org.uk or through 0845 833 4341.
Further information is available via the district site at http://www.lions105d.org.uk/projects/miab.html
