GET INVOLVED!

The San Antonio Chapter of the American Diabetes Association conducts year-round community programs as well as signature fund-raising events. The ADA events not only highlight participants actively supporting the mission, but many corporate partners join in the fight to raise awareness and dollars for research. Events featured in the San Antonio Area include:

School Walk for Diabetes
Teaches youth the importance of physical activity and healthy eating while building school spirit and morale. School children raise funds and receive prizes according to their contributions. Schools can receive physical education equipment and/or nursing supplies by hosting a school walk event. Events can be held anytime during the school year and can be conducted during the school day, after school or on Saturdays.

Step Out to Fight Diabetes
Saturday, November 1, 2008, at the Port San Antonio. A non-competitive 5K walk/run & 1-mile short and snappy route; including a family fun area with games, food & more! Check-in at 7:30 a.m.; start time is 8:30 a.m. Register online at www.diabetes.org/stepout

Por Tu Familia
Saturday, September 2008, One-on-one, bilingual-grassroots Latino initiative. Through YMCA partnership, educational materials presented through Diabetes 360 program. Also a year-round educational program to create healthy families, through food plans, exercise/activity program tips and diabetes awareness.

Project POWER
A grassroots African-American initiative. A year-round educational program to create healthy families through food plans, exercise/activity program tips and diabetes awareness.

Diabetes EXPO
March 2009 – Location and date TBD. Open and FREE to the public. A healthy eating, active living interactive event that includes an extensive exhibit area, speaker sessions, health assessments, senior and children’s activities, cooking demonstrations, entertainment and access to health care resources.

Call 1-888-Diabetes Today!
You can make a difference!
www.diabetes.org

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