Who’s Your Reason?
Every 21 seconds, somebody is diagnosed with diabetes. Every 21 seconds, there is a new circumstance to walk. Who’s your reason? The American Diabetes Association (ADA) has launched a new theme created to bring the reality of the diabetes epidemic into point of view. The “Every 21 Seconds” message will be the main theme at America’s Walk for Diabetes happenings across the country. Every 21 seconds, a white and red bandana will be handed out to participants, accompanied by the sounding of a horn or drum, which means another person who is diagnosed with diabetes in this country. At the conclusion of the event, the extensive array of bandanas will originate a potent visual representation of the devastation of diabetes in America.
America’s Walk for Diabetes is ADA’s signature walking event to raise funds for diabetes exploration, education and advocacy. This premier event provides together friends, family members and co-workers across the country for up to a six-mile walk. closely 21 mlln. children and adults nationwide undergo from diabetes and another 41 mlln. are at risk for the situation. The ADA works to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people suffering from the disease.
Diabetes is the fifth-leading cause of death by disease in the U.S.. If present trends restart, one in 3 Americans, and one in two minorities, born in 2000 will originate diabetes in their lifetime. To date, the American Diabetes Association has raised and donated more than $300 mlln. for diabetes exploration.
The national presenting sponsor for ADA’s America’s Walk for Diabetes is Equal Sweetener. Equal, together with the other national corporate sponsors, Cary’s Sugar Free Syrup, Diet Rite, and Kmart Pharmacy, shares a commitment to providing diabetes awareness, education and solutions for people that live with diabetes.
