TUSPM 2011 Team page
Cash Flow Goal: $1,500.00 Achieved: $1,924.00

Together we can stop diabetes. One Step at a Time.

I am walking and raising funds for the American Diabetes Association’s signature fundraising walk, Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes. Every step I take and every dollar I raise will make a difference in the lives of 23.6 million Americans living with diabetes. By making a donation on my behalf, you will be helping the Association provide community-based education programs, protect the rights of people with diabetes and fund critical research for a cure.

No matter how small or large, your generous donation will help us stop diabetes.

Diabetes touches young lives....

My name is very special.Not only am I named after the most evil character on a soap opera=Cortlandt.My middle name is Yolanda,which is special not only because in rough translation it means 'purple flowers',but because it belonged to my aunt,Yolanda,who died of diabetic complications before I was born.She was in her early 20s when she succumbed and I'm 24 years old and I salute her life by stepping out to walk for diabetes!Diabetes affects the lives of millions,not only those who suffer with the disease,but their family and friends,as well.Please join me by walking with me for someone you know or donating to beat down the 'betes!

About Diabetes

Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin. Insulin is a hormone that is needed to convert sugar, starches and other food into energy needed for daily life. The cause of diabetes continues to be a mystery, although both genetics and environmental factors appear to play roles. There are 23.6 million Americans living with diabetes, a disease that is outpacing heart disease, cancer and AIDS. Diabetes is a disease that has deadly serious consequences, and there is no cure.