2013 Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes WHO: American Diabetes Association Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes Over 3,500 walkers, runners and volunteers from in and around San Antonio area will participate in this worthy campaign to STOP DIABETE...S. Walkers will join us in raising awareness and funds in order for us to continue much needed research that is vital to finding a cure for this deadly disease. WHAT: Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes is one of the American Diabetes Association’s signature events. This annual walk brings communities together all across the country to raise funds for diabetes research and education as well as to raise awareness about diabetes right here in San Antonio. Participants will enjoy entertainment and itemed rest stops along with prizes, food and a family fun area for the children with lots of activities. 5k Walk/Run & 1 Mile—Short and Snappy Family Walk Registration opens at 7:30am and the event begins at 9:00am WHERE: AT&T Center, San Antonio WHEN: Saturday, November 2, 2013 – Register Today! WHY: There are nearly 26 million people or 7.8% of the population who have diabetes. In San Antonio, our rate of incidence is double the national average! Diabetes is the 6th leading cause of death by disease and there is NO cure…yet! 1 in 7 San Antonians will develop diabetes, while thousands will go blind, lose limbs, or suffer devastating complications such as heart of kidney disease. This is why we need you! We can’t fight this battle alone. Together we can and will make a difference! Join us in the fight to STOP DIABETES. For more information or to register please visit our website: diabetes.org/stepoutsanantonio Leticia Palmer 2013 Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes
Posted on: Tue, 11 Jun 2013 15:23:48 +0000
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