DIABETES WALK

Hi everyone its that time again. We can get out and get some great exercise for a great cause. Some people developed diabetes due to obesity and this awful disease is one of the many comorbidies that qualified us for WLS surgery. Some people once they lose the weight can use diet as a treatment and others still need to continue insulin or pills. Keep in mind once you have been diagnosed as a diabetic it is a diagnosis you keep for life. It can be a struggle to get insurance Life or health if they will allow you to purchase it at all. People with diabetes die at a very young age due to complications of the disease. Now that we have been fortunate enough to have our WLS or are in the process of getting approved, Lets get together as a group. individually and maybe even start a team to help fight this!!!!!!!!!! We need to do this for our children because more and more people including our children are being diagnosed annually.Here is some information on all the walks in AZ. I am actively volunteering on the east valley walk. Please feel free to email me any questions and I will find out the information for you. Just make sure you put WALK under the subject. You can also check out www.diabetes.org and put walk under search. Thank you so much for your support and hope to see everyone there Thank You AZ East Valley September 30, 2006 Date: September 30, 2006 Location: Rawhide at Wild Horse Pass For more information call: 1-888-DIABETES Distance Check-In Start Time Distances from 1 to 3 miles 8:00 AM 9:00 AM 2005 East Valley Walk Join us for a Western-themed morning walk at Rawhide at Wild Horse Pass at its new home at the Gila River Indian Community. Enjoy the breathtaking mountain views and beautiful desert landscape as we walk along the waterway, reminiscent of the original Gila River. We'll meet back at Rawhide for a finish line celebration featuring food, Western entertainment and Wild West fun for all ages AZ ================================================== Phoenix Metro October 1, 2006 Date: October 1, 2006 Location: Arizona Center For more information call: 1-888-DIABETES Distance Check-In Start Time 3 miles 8:00 AM 9:00 AM Join us for a Sunday morning walk through Copper Square and the many historical, cultural and sports attractions of downtown Phoenix. We'll explore the heart of urban Phoenix as we make this Landmark Walk for a Cure. ==================================================== West Valley September 30, 2006 Date: September 30, 2006 Location: Midwestern University For more information call: 1-888-DIABETES Distance Check-In Start Time Distances from 1 to 3 miles 4:30 PM 6:00 PM West Valley Walk Join us for a family-friendly "twilight" walk as we Light the Way to a Cure! Enjoy an evening stroll through the picturesque Midwestern University neighborhood, illuminated by luminaries and glow necklaces. We'll meet back at the campus Reflecting Ponds for a finish line celebration featuring entertainment, food and fun for all! Midwestern University is located at N 59th Avenue and Utopia, .4 miles south of Loop 101. ==================================================== Prescott October 21, 2006 Date: October 21, 2006 Location: Yavapai Prescott Indian Reservation For more information call: 1-888-DIABETES Distance Check-In Start Time 5k (3.1m) Fun Run 6:30 AM 7:00 AM WALK: Choice of .7-mile, 1.3-mile or 4-mile routes 8:00 AM 9:00 AM The funds raised in America's Walk for Diabetes support programs such as Camp AZDA, located in Prescott, the only camp for children with diabetes in Arizona. Experience the fall beauty of the Yavapai-Prescott Indian Reservation as we enjoy a walk among the rolling hills, grazing cattle and meandering creek. Take your choice from a .7-mile stroll to a 5k Fun Run! All routes are paved and are child and stroller-friendly. Food and goody bags will be provided for all walkers. ====================================================== Tucson October 1, 2006 Date: October 1, 2006 Location: Reid Walk For more information call: 1-888-DIABETES Distance Check-In Start Time One Mile 7:00 AM 8:00 AM 5K 7:00 AM 8:00 AM 10K 7:00 AM 8:00 AM Enjoy a full morning of activities including entertainment by Bob Deyoe of Desert DJ's, warm up by MSFit, massages by the Desert Institute of the Healing Arts, a hot dog lunch provided by the Wilmot Lions Club, diabetes exhibits, goody bags for all participants (doggy goody bags too!), 8 fully-equipped rest stops along the route and lots more! =======================================================