By Kris Bockmier | Associate Director
Join us on Saturday, September 21 or September 28
Walk with us on Saturday, September 21 at the Rose Quarter or Saturday, September 28 at Vancouver Landing and be part of the movement to Stop Diabetes!
Funds raised through Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes funds our mission: to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.
Local programs:
Diabetes EXPO
Held annually at the Oregon Convention Center, EXPO serves over 5,000 community members interested in the latest information on diabetes. While at this free event people have access to screenings, education, healthy eating and active living demonstrations, workshops and “Ask the Expert” consultations.
Safe at School
Last year, 178 schools and 1,333 school personnel throughout Oregon and SW Washington received free Safe at School training to ensure that children with diabetes remain safe while attending school.
Family Link
Family Link connects families who are learning to live with diabetes by providing newsletters, resources, training, parent mentors, and local social and educational events. The Jim Hansen Memorial Symposium is held each year at EXPO to educate and provide the latest information to parents and families of children with type 1 diabetes.
Annual Diabetes Practice Update (ADPU)
Conference held for medical professionals interested in the latest on diabetes care, research and education.
Living with Type 2 Diabetes
Free one-year program for people newly diagnosed with diabetes.
Stop Diabetes @ Work
A free employer hosted workplace wellness program provided by the American Diabetes Association to promote diabetes awareness, detection, management and education.
See you at Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes!
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