American Diabetes Association Step Out & The JLNVB
One in three children in the United States will become diabetic in their lifetime. As a part of the Healthy Kids Initiative, 14 Junior League of Norfolk Virginia Beach members gathered at 31st Street Park in Virginia Beach for the American Diabetes Association Step Out held October 3rd. Their participation helped raise $190,000 in the Hampton Roads area for the research and prevention of Diabetes. The event kicked off with a program led by Barbara Ciara and Peter Decker. Participants hear amazing stories of hope and courage from our Youth Ambassador and Red Strider Ambassador. Community members and participants had the opportunity to visit the Wellness Village to receive information on diabetes care, management, health screenings, nutrition, and exercise. Saturday's event is one of many supported by the JLNVB Healthy Kids Initiative. Healthy Kids Initiative is a JLNVB project aimed at reducing health problems through educating parents and children about the health risks of obesity. For more information about Diabetes or to give your support, please visit the American Diabetes Foundation website.
One in three children in the United States will become diabetic in their lifetime. As a part of the Healthy Kids Initiative, 14 Junior League of Norfolk Virginia Beach members gathered at 31st Street Park in Virginia Beach for the American Diabetes Association Step Out held October 3rd. Their participation helped raise $190,000 in the Hampton Roads area for the research and prevention of Diabetes. The event kicked off with a program led by Barbara Ciara and Peter Decker. Participants hear amazing stories of hope and courage from our Youth Ambassador and Red Strider Ambassador. Community members and participants had the opportunity to visit the Wellness Village to receive information on diabetes care, management, health screenings, nutrition, and exercise. Saturday's event is one of many supported by the JLNVB Healthy Kids Initiative. Healthy Kids Initiative is a JLNVB project aimed at reducing health problems through educating parents and children about the health risks of obesity. For more information about Diabetes or to give your support, please visit the American Diabetes Foundation website.
