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Austin, TX 78759
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Texans are increasingly feeling the effects of diabetes as over 1.8 million people suffer from the disease, and thousands may have diabetes and not know it! It is the sixth leading cause of death in the state of Texas, and the fourth leading cause of death among the African-American and Hispanic communities in Texas.
That is why the American Diabetes Association's Austin office is so committed to educating the public about how to stop diabetes and support those living with the disease. We provide resources to 26 counties in the Central Texas region, having a combined population of approximately 2.8 million people.
To learn more about the burden of diabetes in Texas, download a report produced by the Texas Diabetes Council in 2008.
We are always looking for fun and exciting ways to engage the community. For information on the events we attend and host each year, please see the calendar listing below.
Calendar of Special Events
Health Fairs/Speaking Engagements - We focus on community outreach by attending local health fairs and various events to raise public awareness about the prevalence of diabetes.
For health fair and speaking engagement requests, please view the attached request form. If you would like to request diabetes information/materials, or have additional questions regarding local community outreach, please contact Maryum Mitchell, Coordinator, at (512) 472-9838, ext. 6117, or email to mmitchell@diabetes.org.
Save the Date: Saturday, May 5, 2012!
Tour de Cure is the American Diabetes Association's annual cycling event. The Central Texas Tour de Cure will take place on Saturday, May 5, 2012 at the Travis County Exposition Center's Banquet Hall. This event will provide cyclists an opportunity to visit great BBQ towns in our Central Texas region along with live music! The finish line will include many fun activities, vendors, and local food options.
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact Mercedes Feris, Manager, at (512) 472-9838, ext. 6113, or email to mferis@diabetes.org. For more information about this year's event or if you would like to donate to this event, please visit our local Tour de Cure website.
Save the Date: Saturday, September 22, 2012!
The American Diabetes Association's Austin office hosts a gala event each year. Our previous gala, held on October 21, 2011, included an enchanted evening of cloaked identities and unmasked generosities. More than 250 participants gathered together at the Oasis on Lake Travis for the black-tie Masquerade gala. This is one event where lifetime advocates, new supporters, corporations and individuals alike, come together to celebrate the gift of giving.
To view information from our previous gala, click here.
Save the Date: Saturday, November 3, 2012!
StepOut: Walk to Fight Diabetes is the Association's largest nationwide event designed to raise money to find a cure for diabetes and to increase awareness of the disease. Our next Step Out will take place on Saturday, November 3, 2012 at the Tech Ridge Center. This event offers walkers and their families a Wellness Festival with FREE health screenings. Live music and children's entertainment also adds to the fun and festivities.
If you are interested in sponsoring the 2012 Step Out Walk, please contact Dori Yeater, Manager, at (512) 472-9838, ext. 6116, or email to dyeater@diabetes.org. Learn more about Step Out at www.diabetes.org/stepout.
School Walk for Diabetes is a year-round educational fundraising event offered to all schools in the Central Texas area by the American Diabetes Association. The event teaches children and adults the benefits of eating healthy and staying active while helping those in the community whose lives are affected by diabetes.
Additional information can be found at www.diabetes.org/schoolwalk. Contact Dori Yeater, Manager, at (512) 472-9838, ext. 6116, or by email at dyeater@diabetes.org if you are interested in participating.
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