Thank you to everyone who came out to our Charlotte Step Out Walk to Fight Diabetes!

Over 1,100 participants joined the American Diabetes Association in the fight against diabetes this year at the Charlotte, NC Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes!

Despite the threatening weather, more than 120 teams made up of friends and families, companies, organizations, and community groups came together at Freedom Park on Saturday to showcase their commitment to raise awareness about diabetes and fundraise for a cure.   

Highlights from the morning include a great jam session with Dave Opper and the Opperators, appearances by many of our local mascots, and a beautiful rendition of our National Anthem by Zsa Zsa Porter. Kids had a ball in the Kids Korner where they jumped around in a moonbounce, got their faces painted, and played games. 

This event is incredibly important for the mission of the American Diabetes Association, and we are very grateful to those who have raised funds for a cure.

Do you still have money to turn in?

Whether you were unable to join us on walk day or you are still receiving donations, you can bring or mail them to our office until November 3oth! Be sure you include your walker information, so we can credit these funds to your personal fundraising campaign.

You can still qualify for one of our thank you gifts or the official Step Out T-shirt!

Are you a Red Strider?

Red Striders are all Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes participants with type 1, type 2 or gestational diabetes!  It doesn’t matter if you are on a team or an individual – YOU ARE OUR INSPIRATION! The purpose of Red Striders is to support everyone who lives with diabetes and showcase the courage it takes to live every day with this difficult disease. Being a Red Strider means that you are not alone. With hundreds of Striders who may share a similar story, and hundreds more to support you, being a Red Strider can help with your first step or your millionth - in your fight to live a healthier life!

If you have type 1, type 2 or gestational diabetes you are eligible to become a Red Strider.  All you need to do is contact your local Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes coordinator and tell them you want to be recognized as a Red Strider on the day of the event.  This means you will then receive the FREE Red Strider ball cap on the day of the walk! 

Other Ways to Get Involved

If you are unable to walk or you just want to help, there are many volunteer opportunities available. By volunteering, you can touch the lives of family, friends, co-workers and anyone else in our community who lives with diabetes. To learn more about volunteering, please click here.

Did you know that 1 in 3 children in the United States faces a future with diabetes?
The American Diabetes Association works everyday to change the frightening future that diabetes has in store, but we need your help. Together we can stop diabetes. Take the first step today by registering to walk in our local Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes event.

Every step you take and every dollar you raise helps the American Diabetes Association provide education programs in our community, protect the rights of people with diabetes and fund critical research for a cure. Once you register, use our online fundraising tools to create your personal web page, email your friends, family and co-workers, accept online donations and raise more money to stop diabetes.

It's more fun to Step Out together! Gather your friends, family and co-workers and form a Step Out team! It's a great way to do good together and share in a fun and healthy community experience. Teams come in all sizes—two or more people make a team! Corporations, friends & family, clubs & organizations and school groups build teams to walk for those who have been touched by diabetes. Get started today by selecting "Form a Team!"

When you walk, you help us stop diabetes. Walking is one of the easiest, most relaxing forms of exercise for many people, but especially for those living with diabetes. By participating in Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes, you can get fit, reduce your risk for type 2 diabetes and support the American Diabetes Association!

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