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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 Kickoff
Sunday, July 14, 2013, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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.

Stop Diabetes Week Declared for June 18 to 25, 2013

This year marks the 73rd Scientific Sessions to held at McCormick Place, Chicago from June 21 to 25, 2013. More than 14,000 top scientists, physicians and other health care professionals from around the world gather each year to share cutting-edge research, treatment recommendations and advances toward a cure for diabetes. With conferences like these the Association is leading the fight to stop diabetes and its deadly consequences, and fighting for all those affected by diabetes. That is why Mayor Rahm Emanuel has proclaimed June 18 to 25, 2013 to be Stop Diabetes Week in Chicago.

What can you do to help stop diabetes?

• Walk and fundraise for our Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes® events.
• Host an educational session at your local church or community center through our Por tu Familia or Live Empowered programs.
• Start a Workplace Giving campaign at your company and set up "lunch and learns" for the entire staff.
• Become an advocate for the American Diabetes Asssociation by signing up online here.
• Register your child's school to host a School Walk for Diabetes.

What will you do? Take the pledge and let the world know. Together we can Stop Diabetes! Visit www.stopdiabetes.com to learn more.

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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