Co-workers, neighbors and families across the country form America’s Walk for Diabetes teams

This year, more than 1,000 area residents will gather at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. They will team up with their friends, neighbors and co-workers and gather sponsors and donations to raise funds for the American Diabetes Association. They will walk together proudly as part of the Colorado Springs’ America’s Walk for Diabetes.

Sponsored by the Colorado Springs area of the American Diabetes Association, America’s Walk for Diabetes will take place on May 6 from 8 am – noon. The event is expected to raise $150,000 for research, education and advocacy for this serious disease.

“Diabetes is a devastating disease that touches us all,” said Kathleen Kleinhuizen, Assoc. Mgr, Southern Colorado ADA. “Young, old, men, women and children from every walk of life are affected by this serious disease.”

"America’s Walk for Diabetes is such a wonderful event for friends and co-workers to come together and help raise money for a good cause,” said Kathleen. “The camaraderie and spirit that is enjoyed by participating in this event is priceless.”

To date, more than 20.8 million Americans—including more than 25,000 in Colorado Springs --have diabetes. While an estimated 14.6 million have been diagnosed, unfortunately, more than 6.2 million people (or one-third) are unaware that they have the disease. On average, Hispanic Americans are 1.9 times more likely to have diabetes as non-Hispanic whites of similar age. About 2.5 million (9.5%) Hispanic/ Latino Americans, aged 20 years or older, in the United States have diabetes. Diabetes is the fifth deadliest disease in America, killing more people than AIDS or breast cancer. More than 213,000 Americans each year will die from its complications.

Local sponsors lending their support to America’s Walk for Diabetes include the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, KKTV 11 News, Hispania News and many others. For more information on America’s Walk for Diabetes, to sign up as a walker, sponsor, or volunteer or to donate, please call the American Diabetes Association at 1-888-DIABETES or visit us on the Internet at <www.diabetes.org/walk>

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