In My Community

"8 Days to Stop Diabetes" is a series of activities to target our at-risk populations living in our community. We will work to provide a variety of information to the public and hope you can join us at one of the scheduled activities. For more information on the scheduled events, or to have your organization/company involved with the series, please contact Treva Lincoln at tlincoln@diabetes.org.

March 20, 2013 - 8 Days to Stop Diabetes Series Kickoff

• Diabetes Lecture at Norman Mayer Library
  3001 Gentilly Blvd, New Orleans, LA
  10:00 a.m. to Noon
  A lecture on the prevalence of diabetes locally as well as prevention and management tips.

March 21, 2013

• Grocery Store Tour
  New Orleans Food Co-Op, 2372 St. Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA
  10:00 a.m. to Noon
  Join us as our volunteer dietitian shows the importance of portion control when choosing your fruits and vegetables, as well as how to read a Nutrition Label.

• Healthcare for the Homless Presenation
  2222 Simon Bolivar Ave, New Orleans, LA
  1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m
  This presentation will cover diabetes complications, with a specific focus on foot health. his presentation is open to the public.

March 22, 2013

• Second Harvesters Food Bank Distribution
  2653 Jean Lafitte Hwy, Lafitte, LA
  10:00 a.m. to Noon
  A volunteer dietitian will be providing nutrition tips to individuals visiting the mobile pantry unit. Risk assessment and nutrition information will be available to patrons.

• Lunchtime Workout
  We are encouraging gyms/health clubs, organizations and companies to urge your members and employees to take part in an active lunch. Visit a local gym, take the stairs, walk to lunch - do what you can to fit more steps into your day.

March 23, 2013

• Walking Club Kickoff
  Audubon Park, New Orleans, LA
  We are looking for volunteers to help us kickoff our walking club. Ideally, we see the walking club meeting monthly before the Step Out event in November.

• Tour de Cure Training Ride
  Tammany Trace, Mandeville, LA

• Family Link Outing
  Tammany Trace, Mandeville, LA
  10:00 a.m. to Noon, Covered Area 1
  For our families living with a child that has diabetes, we invite you to take part in our Spring Family Link Outing. We will provide lunch options, as well as activities for the kids, and will cover topics such as Camp, Safe at School and Tour with our parents. Come out for a fun-filled morning and get in-the-know on what is going on with Association in the coming months.

March 24, 2013

• Empowerment Sunday
  We will be working with area churches to distribute diabetes awareness messages to congregations. If your congregation is interested in utilizing our resources for an Empowerment Service, please contact Treva Lincoln at tlincoln@diabetes.org.

• Corks N Canvas Mandeville
  Mandeville, LA
  1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  Information on location and the painting we will be working on can be found at corksncanvas.com. Half of the proceeds of this event will benefit the Association locally. Register today!

March 25, 2013

• New Orleans Musicians Clinic Jazz Funeral
  "Putting Diabetes to Rest" - More information to come!

March 26, 2013 - Alert Day

• More information coming soon.

March 27, 2013

• East Jefferson Hospital "Living Well with Diabetes" Health Fair
  11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  The fair is for individuals with diabetes and their caretakers features presentations about eye disease, exercise, how to cook diabetic friendly meals and more. Stop by the Association's booth.

• Dribble to Stop Diabetes
  This is an NBA/WNBA/D-League FIT initiative supported by the American Diabetes Association and Sanofi US to encourage basketball fans to live an active, healthy lifestyle and raise awareness about diabetes prevention and management. Find the Stop Diabetes table on the area concourse that night and receive pamphlets, risk tests, noisemakers, fans and more!

April 12 & 26, 2013

• Morgan & Moore Golf Tournament
  Percy Quin State Park, McComb, MS
  The Association will benefit from the Morgan & Moore Golf Tournament. To form a team for the tournament or for more information, you can reach us at 888-342-2383.

April 20, 2013

• Tour de Cure®
  Tammany Trace Trailhead, Mandeville, LA
  To register as a team or an individual rider or to donate, please visit www.diabetes.org/biketourlouisiana. For more information, contact Adam Johnsen at ajohnsen@diabetes.org.

June 6 - 8, 2013

• Swollfest Fishing Rodeo
  An annual fishing rodeo benefitting the Association. For more information or to register to participate in the rodeo, please contact 888-342-2383

July 13 - 27, 2013

• Camp Victory
  Two one-week long residential summer camps for children with diabetes in Louisiana. It is free to all campers. For more information about Camp Victory and apply online today by visiting www.diabetes.org/adacampvictory.

November 2, 2013

• Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes® New Orleans
  Audubon Park, New Orleans, LA

November 9, 2013

• Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes® Northshore
  Fountainbleau State Park, Mandeville, LA

November 16, 2013

• Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes® Baton Rouge
  Pennington Biomedical Research Center