A Big THANK YOU to everyone who participated in 2009 Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes!

The rain held off and it was a great day with sunny skies and summer-like weather! We had over 500 participants and volunteers at Hampton’s Matteson Trail, celebrating our success. On Sunday, October 4, participants enjoyed great music, sampled foods from Hill and Valley, received great information from various Wellness Village vendors, and stepped out to make a difference in the lives of all those affected by diabetes. We kicked off Step Out 2009 with amazing program where participants heard amazing stories of hope and courage from our Youth Ambassador and Red Strider Ambassador and presenting Walgreens presented the ADA with a check for $80,000!! Special thanks to our numerous sponsors, Wellness Village vendors, volunteers, participants, and everyone who helped make Step Out such a great day!   

So far, we have raised over $190,000 in Hampton Roads!!

…but we’re not done yet!

While the walk is over, we still need your help to STOP DIABETES and reach our goal of $250,000! If you couldn't make it today, but have funds to turn in, contact Shelby at sfrank@diabetes.org, or mail them into the ADA office – American Diabetes Association, ATTN: Step Out, 870 Greenbrier Circle, Suite 404, Chesapeake, VA 23320. 

You have until November 4 to turn in your funds to qualify you for fabulous incentive prizes. 2009 Top 10 Teams and Individuals will be determined on December 31 so keep up the great work Hampton Roads! YOU could be one of our Top 10 Teams/Individuals and have your name on over 30,000 copies of the 2010 brochure, as well as receive other great Top Team Incentives!!

Check out “Step Out Hampton Roads” on Facebook for pictures and more information. Friend request “Step Out Hampton Roads,” or search sfrank@diabetes.org. Feel free to tag yourselves in Step Out photos and tag us in yours as well!

Did you know that 1 in 3 children in the United States faces a future with diabetes?
The American Diabetes Association works everyday to change the frightening future that diabetes has in store, but we need your help. Together we can stop diabetes. Take the first step today by registering to walk in our local Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes event.

Every step you take and every dollar you raise helps the American Diabetes Association provide education programs in our community, protect the rights of people with diabetes and fund critical research for a cure. Once you register, use our online fundraising tools to create your personal web page, email your friends, family and co-workers, accept online donations and raise more money to stop diabetes.

It's more fun to Step Out together! Gather your friends, family and co-workers and form a Step Out team! It's a great way to do good together and share in a fun and healthy community experience. Teams come in all sizes—two or more people make a team! Corporations, friends & family, clubs & organizations and school groups build teams to walk for those who have been touched by diabetes. Get started today by selecting "Form a Team!"

When you walk, you help us stop diabetes. Walking is one of the easiest, most relaxing forms of exercise for many people, but especially for those living with diabetes. By participating in Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes, you can get fit, reduce your risk for type 2 diabetes and support the American Diabetes Association!

Event Information

Step Out is a whirlwind day packed with energy, excitement, fun, family and friends! Be sure to visit the Wellness Village with the latest information on diabetes care and management, health screenings, nutrition, and exercise. We'll kick things off with an invigorating warm-up. After we're warmed up and ready to go, we'll begin our walk through the beautiful Matteson Trail, around the lake, where you will return to a rockin' good time with face-painting, clowns, entertaining music and more!

A light lunch will be provided by Atlanta Bread Company for our fundraising participants. An official Step Out t-shirt will be awarded to participants raising $125 or more and fabulous thank-you gifts start at just $200 in fundraising.

Please send offline donations to:

* Please be sure to include the name of the person to receive fundraising credit *

 Questions? Contact Shelby Frank, sfrank@diabetes.org or 424-6662 x 3282.

Other Ways to Get Involved

If you are unable to walk or you just want to help, there are many volunteer opportunities available. By volunteering, you can touch the lives of family, friends, co-workers and anyone else in our community who lives with diabetes. To learn more about volunteering, please click here.

Special Thanks to Our Sponsors