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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, October 27, 2007, 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. $15 registration — receives T-shirt. www.diabetes.org/stepout

Por Tu Familia
Saturday, August 11, 2007, at Avenida Guadalupe Plaza and Progresso Center, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
One-on-one, bilingual-grassroots Latino initiative. An educational program to create healthy families, through food plans, exercise/activity program tips and diabetes awareness.

Diabetes Days— Project POWER
A grassroots African-American initiative. Churches designate a day to host their event during the months of January – March 2008. Congregation members can receive a free glucose test, and information about the risks and complications associated with diabetes. Additional information on good management, nutrition and exercise is also provided.

Diabetes EXPO
April 2008—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, children’s activities, cooking demonstrations, entertainment and access to healthcare resources.

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www.diabetes.org