As some of you may know, I have Type 2 diabetes. The good news that it's under control with diet & exercise, and I don't need insulin injections. However, there are a lot of many people out there who need injections, and even those who face vision, nerve and mobility problems due to the condition. Perhaps you know someone close to you who is diabetic.
Well, on October 25th I'm
Stepping Out for Diabetes in Manhattan. The event will begin at 8:30 AM with registration, with the walk itself starting at 10:00 AM. It starts at the South Street Seaport, going over the Brooklyn Bridge into downtown Brooklyn, through that neighborhood and back to Manhattan- a total of 4.8 miles.
OK- this is where
YOU come in.
Did you know that Thayer David and Criag Slocum (who played Noah Gifford and Harry Johnson) were diabetic? Sadly, Mr. Slocum died of complications of the disease. For them, and other people in the DS community who have suffered from this condition, you can help fight this condition that is more commplace than ever. If you'd like to sponsor my efforts in this walk, please contribute at my web page at the American Diabetes Association:
http://main.diabetes.org/site/TR/StepOut/StepOut080058010?px=4450235&pg=personal&fr_id=6372I'm trying to raise $150 for the event- every bit helps! Spread the word- I'm sure there are people out there who either have diabetes or know someone close to them with the condition (like me!).
For more info:
http://stepout.diabetes.org/site/TR/StepOut/StepOut080058010?pg=entry&fr_id=6372
