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Illinoisans are increasingly feeling the effects of diabetes as thousands of people suffer from the disease, and many others may have diabetes and not know it! It is estimated that one out of every three children born after 2000 in the United States will be directly affected by diabetes.

That is why the American Diabetes Association's Chicago office is so committed to educating the public about how to stop diabetes and support those living with the disease.

We are here to help.

Step Out Kickoff Events!

Join us as we kick off another year of Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes! Our kickoffevents are open to all walkers, regardless of which walk you're participating in. We'll provide all the resources, ideas and team advice you could need! Hors d'oeuvres and refreshments will be served.

Chicago Step Out and Family Link Event
Sunday, July 14, 2013, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
At 1:30 p.m. there will be a special presentation "Caring for a child with diabetes" Presented by Tracy Halsema, Psychologist with available Q & A time
Foreman Pavilion, Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60614
RSVP by Monday, July 8, 2013.

Buffalo Step Out Kickoff
Wednesday, July 24, 2013, 5:30 p.m. to Game End
Schaumburg Boomers Baseball Stadium
199 South Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg, IL 60193
RSVP by Wednesday, July 17, 2013.

For more information and to RSVP, please contact Claire Griffith at clgriffith@diabetes.org.

Team Diabetes at the Chicago Marathon 

There's still time to register! Looking to shape up this summer? Want to check "run a marathon" off the bucket list? Or are you an avid runner who'd like to make a difference in the lives of the 26 million American's living with diabetes? No matter what drives you, please consider joining Team Diabetes at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon.

Members who join and fundraise for Team Diabetes receive several benefits including: Marathon Training program through CARA, including a one year membership, Race weekend VIP amenities, personalized fundraising web page, exclusive Team Diabetes running jersey and much more!

Visit our website for more information at www.diabetes.org/chicagomarathon or Contact Anna Van Handel at avanhandel@diabetes.org. Hurry post close registration ends Monday, July 15th!

Additional Upcoming 2013 Signature Events

• Buffalo Grove Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes® - September 28, 2013
• Chicago Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes® - September 29, 2013
• School Walk for Diabetes - Year Round

Visit our Events page for more information on these and other events.

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