On Saturday, November 11, the annual 2017 Durban Wellness Festival 5km
walk/run was held - supported by SASA and Lilly to promote general health
and wellness, and in particular an awareness campaign and to raise funds on
behalf of Diabetes SA Durban.
The event took place at the Lower Marine Parade Amphitheatre at the Bay of
Plenty and saw everyone - from babies in prams, people in wheelchairs, to
dogs on leashes all turning up to support from all over KZN. Durban was
certainly "doing it for diabetes".
"Even though World Diabetes Day is celebrated annually on November 14 with
the aim of raising awareness and educating people about this dreaded
disease, its complications and the care that people with this condition
need, we encourage the public to show more interest in monitoring their
health, fitness and diet irrespective of the date being "observed," says
Jenny Russell, the Branch Manager at Diabetes SA in Durban. "Diabetes has
been dubbed the 'silent killer' for years and we seriously need to do
something about it collectively!" she added.
The day ended with loads of lucky draws taking place after the walk, with
the addition of a wellness expo at the amphitheatre where free blood sugar,
blood pressure & kidney function checks took place as well as experts in
their field present for members of the public to ask Diabetes related
questions!
Seen at the festival were: Jenny Russell from Diabetes SA Durban office with the Brown's - Kerry-Ann,
Kieran and Ruleyn
Jodi Aigner, Thembi Manukuza, Neetu Pillay, Dana Govender
Sindi Buthelezi, Londi Qwabe, Toys Qwabe, Sam Maphumulo
Dharmendra Parekh, Susheila Naidoo, Rafeek Nakooda Dylan Jordaan, Liam Bruce, Calvin Botha
Words and images Steven Brown
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