April 7 @ 4p at Overlook Park
Help people living with Diabetes in under-resourced communities in Africa & Latin America!
Walking with a friend increases our physical health and emotional well-being. Both are important in addressing diabetes. Bring a friend and join us for the 1st annual Walk Together fundraiser to support diabetes education and support groups in Africa and Latin America. You’ll improve your health and the health of a friend, while helping empower kids and adults with diabetes in low-income communities around the world. Register as an individual or team at https://givebutter.com/6PMGVO
Additional information and instructions for how to participate are provided below.
537 million adults and 1.1. million children globally live with diabetes. In Africa, 55 million people are expected to have diabetes by 2045. Currently 1 in 2 people with diabetes in Africa don’t know they have diabetes, and don’t receive treatment or support. In Latin America and the Caribbean low-income clinics are understaffed and diabetes education and support is limited.
People living with Diabetes in Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean need hope and support!
We Rise International is partnering with the diabetes community in Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean to expand diabetes support through locally led education and support groups for kids and adults living with Diabetes.
***Statistics above reflect recent updates made after the event flyer***
To participate:
1) Click Register below, then Donate & Tickets (top right) to purchase a $20 Walker Registration Ticket
2) Create or join a team by clicking on Fundraise, found under the Team Leaderboard below the picture.
3) Choose your team name, goal, & share your story!
4) Ask family & friends to sponsor your team.
The Kick-Off on April 7th, 4pm is the main event of Walk Together. Since walking and social support empower people to live healthy with Diabetes, the Walk Together team will walk this same route the following 3 weeks (April 14, April 21. April 28) at 4pm. Join us, bring your friends, and together we will build healthy habits!
Thanks to our generous community sponsors, individual and team prizes will be given for the following:
Individual Gold – Most funds raised
Team Gold– Most funds raised
Individual Crowd-Raiser - Donations from the most people
Team Crowd-Raiser - Donations from the most people
We Rise International’s Diabetes Initiatives for Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean:
RED BIRD
(Reaching Everyone living with Diabetes)
& RED BIRD FLY
(Friends & Life for Youth w/Diabetes)
are our flagship programs to expand Diabetes Education and Support Groups around the world.