Sep 17, 2009 3:16 pm US/Pacific
Step Out with The American Diabetes Assn. 10/11
SAN FRANCISCO (CBS 5) ―
In an effort to find a cure for a disease that effects 23.6 million children and adults in the United States, the American Diabetes Association proudly invites the Bay Area to participate in thier signature fundraiser Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes.
The walk will be held in Walnut Creek on Sunday, October 11 th and in San Francisco on Friday, October 16th.
With the support of more than 100,000 participants last year the fun filled event raised more than $20 million.
Participants will have the chance to get fit, reduce their risk for type 2 diabetes, and show their support! Each step walkers take and every dollar they raise helps the American Diabetes Association come closer to their mission of preventing and curing diabetes.
Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes is an event for all ages, fitness levels, groups, and individuals.
Walking is one of the easiest, most relaxing forms of exercise for many people, but especially for those living with diabetes.
After participants run or walk, they will have a chance to relax, learn, and have some fun. They can visit the healthy living fair, enjoy a free lunch, listen to live music, grab a goody bag, and play with the kids in the kids' play zone.
Friends and family can join together and form a Step Out Team, a great way to share in a fun and healthy community experience.
If diabetes trends continue, 1 out of every 3 children will face a future with the disease.
The Association works everyday to ensure that doesn't happen and change the frightening future that diabetes has in store.
All funds raised from the event will support research to prevent, cure and manage diabetes; deliver services to hundreds of communities; provide objective and credible information; and give voice to those denied their rights because of diabetes.
Once participants register online, they can use online fundraising tools to create a personal web page, email your friends, family and co-workers, accept online donations and raise more money to stop diabetes.
There is no fundraising minimum, but donations are strongly encouraged. The American Diabetes Association is pleased to offer awards to walkers for varying levels of fundraising in recognition of their hard work.
Participants who raise $100 or more will even receive an event T-shirt!
The Association believes that together we can stop diabetes.
Register and learn more about the event at http://www.diabetes.org/stepout
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