Monday, August 13, 2012

Step Out | Walk To Stop Diabetes | Team Mountain Guru

Step Out | Walk To Stop Diabetes | Team Mountain Guru

The Event:
Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes benefits the American Diabetes Association and is the signature one-day, fundraising and awareness walk taking place in 121 cities across the United States. Participants join the Stop Diabetes® movement by registering and recruiting co-workers, friends and family members to walk and raise money for our mission: to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. The day of Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes is a party to celebrate
 and honor Red Striders – walkers with type 1, type 2 or gestational diabetes, the fundraising accomplishments of our teams and individuals, as well as an opportunity to promote awareness about the seriousness of diabetes in our local community.

Festivities:
Live Entertainment
Wellness Village
Kidzone
Petzone
And much more!

Date and Location:
October 13th, 2012 Monument Avenue Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital
Registration Begins: 9:00 A.M.
Walk Begins: 10 A.M.

The Goal: $223,000
My Goal: $200

PARKING: Parking is available at the St. Mary’s Parking Deck, located adjacent to the hospital

PET FRIENDLY: Your leashed and well-behaved pets are welcome. We’ll have a PetZone at the site and along the route to cater to your four-legged family members. Just don’t forget to clean up!

T-SHIRTS: Participants who raise a minimum of $125 by the day of the walk will receive a short sleeve t-shirt at check-in! Walkers 11 and under are required to raise $50 or more to receive a Step Out t-shirt.

FOOD: A light lunch will be provided for all participants to thank you for your support and contribution to help stop diabetes.

THE ASSOCIATION: We are the only organization committed to helping the 25.8 million children and adults with all types of diabetes, as well as those at risk. Through the tireless efforts of thousands of volunteers and staff across the country, we dedicate ourselves to
improving the lives of all those affected by diabetes, and to one day finding a cure. Dollars raised through Step Out help fund research to prevent, cure and manage diabetes; deliver services to hundreds of communities; provide objective and credible information; and give a voice to those denied their rights because of diabetes. You can
learn more by visiting our website at www.diabetes.org or calling 1-800-DIABETES.

Check out the Richmond Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/AmericanDiabetesRVA

Check out our Team Mountain Guru Page and please make a donation to help support a great cause. I am Team Captain Bean and I have family & friends with Diabetes and I am also at risk of getting Diabetes. I am Team Member Jen and I have Diabetes. Check out our Team Page and please donate and help us raise money for this cause and support our team. Thank you
http://main.diabetes.org/goto/MountainGuru


VIRTUAL PARTICIPANTS:
Want to participate in the event, but don't live nearby or are busy on the day of the event? You can join your friends and family on a team or participate as an individual by becoming a Virtual Participant. Raise funds and awareness for diabetes wherever you are!

The Virtual Participant program is designed for those who are not able to attend the event in person, but who would like to show their support by registering and fundraising. By registering as a Virtual Participant you will gain access to all the same fundraising tools available to other participants. You can even create or join a team. This program is perfect for family members and friends who do not live in the area or for anyone who wants to Step Out but is unable to for some other reason.

To become a Virtual Participant, join my team go check out my personal page and click on Join Angela's team. :) Here's the link to my personal page
http://main.diabetes.org/site/TR?pg=personal&fr_id=8350&px=8027044

Let's raise some money for Diabetes. We can do it. Help us reach our goal.

IMPORTANT: WHEN YOU SIGN UP, DON'T FORGET TO REGISTER AS A RED STRIDER IF YOU HAVE DIABETES.

And remember, humans aren't the only one's with Diabetes, our furry four legged friends also can get Diabetes. RIP Guru Graves

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