Imagine you have a debilitating disease and you didn’t even know. This is a reality for some 7 million people in the United States who have diabetes.
Diabetes occurs when a person is unable to produce or properly use insulin. Without insulin the body is unable to send blood sugar to where it is needed for energy.
You can help bring awareness to this silent killer by joining the Walk to Stop Diabetes Sunday, Oct. 2nd at Culver City’s Media District. This signature fundraising walk raised nearly 20 million dollars to support their mission: to prevent, cure, and manage the devastating effects of diabetes.
This StepOut event covers a total of three miles, starting at 9:30a.m. and going till 3:00p.m. Registration will be from 7:30a.m. to 9:30a.m. Mary E. Hewitt, Director of Marketing and Communications form the American Diabetes Association says, “This famous Hollywood landmark themed event includes live entertainment, exhibits, contests, refreshments for walkers, and a chance for kids and adults to walk to fight diabetes.”
To register, volunteer and help find a cure sign up today at diabetes.org/stepout.
by Codie Walsh and Mindy Simmons
