Walking the Walk for Diabetes

Solid supporters of the Global Diabetes Walk ,Thulile Ncube, Mazo Mkhize, Philile Cele 

all from Durban celebrating with Pat Bonini from Nerve Events after completing the 2011 walk 

and are looking forward to this year’s event

picture credit: Pure Photographic Studio

The organisers and supporters of Diabetes SA are all set to go! After a successful first event with over 1000 people entering last year, the Durban Global Diabetes 5km Walk supported by Pronutro will once again take place along Durban’s Golden Mile on Sunday, October 28th. The organisers are expecting over 3000 people to walk the 5km route this year.

Jenny Russell, the Branch Manager at Diabetes SA in Durban says, “With more people worldwide dying of Diabetes complications than AIDS and cancer, we are losing the battle against this cruel and deadly disease in every community. It is hoped that campaigns like the Global Diabetes Walk will continue to raise awareness of Diabetes, the Health Tsunami of the 21st century, and move people towards living more active and healthy lifestyles”.

The MC for the event is local wellness celebrity and Fitness Specialist Lisa Raleigh, who will be providing a few fitness demonstrations and educating the public on appropriate diet and exercise.

“South Africa needs an event like this. Diabetes has been dubbed the ‘silent killer’ for years, with good reason, and it’s time we sat up and did something about it! I deal with so many clients suffering from diabetes and similar lifestyle diseases, and so much can be done to prevent them. 
Seeing so many sufferers on a regular basis makes this an issue close to my heart” Raleigh said. Her advice for those preparing for the walk is to stretch, keep hydrated and make sure you are wearing a good, supportive pair of running shoes.
In addition to the Walk, there will be a festive health expo which allows members of the public to receive free glucose and blood pressure tests, among others.  Lotus FM  on air personality, Neville Pillay will be on hand entertaining the crowds and offering loads of lucky draws. There will be fun for all from the young to the not so young.

To register and  the collection or completion of entry forms will be in Arena 3 outside the new Kauai restaurant at uShaka Marine World on Saturday, October 20th, Sunday, October 21st and Saturday, October 27th from 08h00 to 13h00. Diabetes SA personnel will also be on duty to help with the registration process.

The first 500 paid up entries into the Diabetes global walk will receive a free event Diabetes South Africa Global Walk T-shirt courtesy of Accu-Chek. Entry fee is just R40 per person with all proceeds going to this deserving cause, call Pat on 082 4995 222 or visit blogspot www.globaldiabetesrunwalkdurban.blogspot.com <http://www.globaldiabetesrunwalkdurban.blogspot.com>  to find out more.