DIABETES WALK IS SET FOR OCT. 9.Byline: Daily News Santa Clarita residents are invited to take to the streets in support of the American Diabetes Association's America's Walk for Diabetes, scheduled for Oct. 9. The local walk will begin at 9 a.m., with coffee and breakfast provided, followed by a warm-up. The walk starts at Bridgeport Park in Valencia and wanders around the scenic Bridgeport Lake and along San Francisquito Creek The San Francisquito Creek is a creek that flows into San Francisco Bay in California, United States of America. Its headwaters are in the Santa Cruz Mountains above Menlo Park, around 667m (2000 feet) above the Bay. before returning to the park. Rest stops will be located along the path providing water and snacks for walkers. All walk participants will be treated to lunch donated by a variety of local restaurants. There will be music, entertainment and other festivities fes·tiv·i·ty n. pl. fes·tiv·i·ties 1. A joyous feast, holiday, or celebration; a festival. 2. The pleasure, joy, and gaiety of a festival or celebration. 3. at the finish line. This year's walk will include a silent auction with items being offered, including a week's time share in Las Vegas, Tournament Player Club golf and passes to the Long Beach's Aquarium of the Pacific The Aquarium of the Pacific is located in the city of Long Beach, California at the mouth of the Los Angeles River. The aquarium features a collection of over 12,500 animals representing almost 1,000 different species. . The honorary chairman is Rick Chambers of KCBS KCBS Kansas City Barbecue Society KCBS Korea Christian Book Service (now called KCB; Seoul, Korea) KCBS Kerala Catholic Bible Society (Kerala, India) (Channel 2) news. The purpose of the walk is not only to raise much-needed funds for diabetes research, educational programs and advocacy, but also to bring public attention to the risk factors associated with the disease. The event emphasizes fitness, fun and diabetes prevention and awareness. ``Diabetes is a devastating dev·as·tate tr.v. dev·as·tat·ed, dev·as·tat·ing, dev·as·tates 1. To lay waste; destroy. 2. To overwhelm; confound; stun: was devastated by the rude remark. disease that touches us all, including so many children and adults alike right here in our valley,'' said Leslie Kreuzberger, president of the Santa Clarita Chapter of the American Diabetes Association The American Diabetes Association, or the ADA, is an American health organization providing diabetes research, information and advocacy. Founded in 1940, the American Diabetes Association conducts programs in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, reaching hundreds of . ``This event is a great opportunity to family, friends and neighbors to come together and enjoy great food and fun while contributing their time and spirit to helping find a cure for diabetes.'' For information about the Walk for Diabetes, or to volunteer, call (661) 295-0081. To register online, visit www.diabetes.org/walk. |
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