children learn life-long lessons about diabetes and making healthy choices, such as essential programs aimed at curing diabetes, preventing its onset and …
School Walk for Diabetes is an educational fund-raising program that teaches students the benefits of healthy living, community service and school spirit while raising money for the American Diabetes Association Through the program, children learn life-long lessons about diabetes and making healthy choices, such as eating good-for-you foods and exercising every day School Walk for Diabetes helps to fund essential programs aimed at curing diabetes, preventing its onset and improving the lives of those affected by diabetes Rockenbaugh Elementary is hosting our second annual School Walk for Diabetes on Wednesday, November 5th at 4:00 in honor of two of our 4th grade students, Jackson and Ryan Attached is a letter from Jackson that will touch your heart, provide insight to a diabetics life and hopefully convince you to join our walk We are inviting ALL Carroll ISD families and anyone in Southlake and the surrounding communities to join us in supporting the American Diabetes Association The registration fee is 500 you can donate more which includes a free School Walk for Diabetes water bottle for the first 250 people to register Where: Rockenbaugh Elementay front of the school 301 Byron
Nelson Parkway, Southlake, Texas 76092 When: Wednesday, November 5th at 4:00 pm Why: To elevate an awareness about diabetes, to raise funds to combat Diabetes, and to help yourselves through proper diet and exercise All funds from registration and additional donations will be given directly to the American Diabetes Association Please join us in the walk and in the fight against diabetes The School Walk for Diabetes course will be approximately 3 miles starting and ending at Rockenbaugh Elementary It will be very similar to our Run the Rock 5K route Please wear athletic shoes and bring drinking water or a sports drink We will not be providing drinking water The American Diabetes Association has a website for those interested in learning more about Diabetes or would like to raise additional funds It is wwwdiabetesorg/schoolwalk If you have any questions/suggestions please contact Tricia Pate at patet@cisdmailcom or call 817-949-4707
Source:health.state.ny.us
