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Mississippi's Walk for Diabetes
Date and Time
Saturday Sep 16, 2017
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDTSeptember 16 / 9 a.m.
Location
Jones Park
Fees/Admission
$25 recommended donation to participiate
Contact Information
Ashley Johnson Diabetes Foundation of MS 601-957-7878 ashley@msdiabetes.org
Send EmailMississippi's Walk for DiabetesDescription
Let the good times roll!! Join the Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi at Jones Park Sunday, September 16, 2017 for the 23nd Annual Mississippi’s Walk for Diabetes-Gulf Coast! Collect donations to help the DFM provide care for Mississippi kids and adults with type 1 and type 2 diabetes! Raise awareness of type 1 and type 2 diabetes warning signs, and celebrate everyone in Mississippi whose life is touched by diabetes! Donations raised fund the programs and services of the Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi, including Camp Kandu, Mississippi's only camp for children with diabetes and their families, "Sweet Subject" school diabetes education, patient assistance for needy Mississippians and more! Teams and individuals are welcomed to join us at the starting line! Registration starts at 9 am and the Walk/begins at 10 am. There is a one-mile Family Fun Walk as well as a 3.1 mile/5K walk/run. Participants are invited to join a free picnic lunch immediately following the event! Teams and individuals are welcome! $25 minimum suggested donation for each participant, those raising $50 and above receive a Walk T-shirt! Awards given for Best T-shirts for Family and Corporate Teams! Join Mississippi’s oldest and largest Walk for Diabetes! Every dollar raised STAYS in Mississippi to help kids and adults living with diabetes!
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