Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 32, Number 3, 1 March 2015 — Diabetes walk [ARTICLE]

Diabetes walk

The Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes returns for a 2.3-mile walk around scenic Queen Kapi'olani Park and the Honolulu Zoo on Saturday, March 21. Registration begins at 7 a.m., followed by a warm up at 7 : 30 and walk at 8. Participants are encouraged to stick around for the interactive heahh fair, including activities, music and a Keiki Tent. The annual walk is the American Diabetes Association's signature fundraising walk, whieh occurs nationwide. In Honolulu, the goal this year is to raise $410,000, and more than half was raised as of Feb. 18. There is no fee to register, but donations are accepted. The Office of Hawaiian Affairs is a platinum sponsor of the annual walk, whieh raises funds to find a cure for diabetes and support the ADA's mission. Native Hawaiians are among the ethnic groups disproportionately affected by this so-called "silent disease." Through its Red Strider program, the walk recognizes children and adults who have type 1, type 2 or gestational diabetes. To participate as a Red Strider, select the Red Strider participation option online. Red Striders will be given their own personalized web page to share their story and raise funds for the walk, and they'll receive a special recognition gift on the day of the walk. To register online, visit diabetes. org/stepouthawaii. Registrants ean fonn a team, join a team or sign up as an individual. For more information, contact Danielle Tuata at dtuata@diabetes.org or (808) 9475979 x7042. To see if you are at risk for type 2 diabetes, please see the Diabetes Risk Test on page 2.

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