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Virginians 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 Norfolk 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.

Upcoming Events

Memorial Golf Tournament, Dinner & Auction
September 16, 2013
The Association's 25th annual golf tournament is a relaxing day on the greens for a great cause. Location to be determined. Sponsorships, auction items, and participants are needed.

To register or for more information, visit www.diabetes.org/hamptonroadsvagolf or contact Robin Kantor at rkantor@diabetes.org or 757-424-6662 ext. 3269.

Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes®
Step Out is American Diabetes Association's annual Walk event with more than 300 sites nationwide. The event is a great setting for families, corporate teams, children and adults of all ages! The Walk features food/beverage, wellness fair, kid zone and more. Sponsors, corporate and family teams, and prizes needed!

Virginia Beach Step Out
31st Street Park, Oceanfront
Saturday, October 5, 2013

Smithfield Step Out
Windsor Castle Park
Sunday, October 6, 2013

For more information, please contact Shelby Frank at sfrank@diabetes.org or 757-424-6662 ext. 3282.

Cuisine for the Cure
October 10, 2013
The Association's 3rd annual dining out for diabetes event. Grab a dining partner, select a restaurant and dine out to support the 25.8 million Americans affected by diabetes.

For more information, please contact Robin Kantor at rkantor@diabetes.org or 757-424-6662 ext. 3269.

Community Programs

Denim for Diabetes
You're invited to participate in the American Diabetes Association's Alert Campaign: Denim for Diabetes. If approved by your company, employees may purchase a (suggested) $5 Denim for Diabetes sticker, ambassador card and risk tests entitling them to wear denim to work — and make them ambassadors for diabetes awareness in our community.

For more information, contact Hee Jea Yang at hjeayang@diabetes.org or 757-424-6662 ext. 3283.

Youth Programs
Family Link is a volunteer-driven support network for children with type 1 and type 2 diabetes and their families.

For more information, contact Lawrence Lambert at llambert@diabetes.org or 757-424-6662 ext. 3277.

Live Empowered Program
The goal of this program is to increase awareness regarding the seriousness of diabetes and the importance of early diagnosis and treatment within the African American community. The program includes informative church and community–based activities such as Project POWER and Choose to Live.

For more information, contact Lawrence Lambert at llambert@diabetes.org or 757-424-6662 ext. 3277.

Victory Over Diabetes
November 2013
The Association's annual community education program, held each November in conjunction with American Diabetes Month. Program features informative speakers, wellness fair, screenings, refreshments and more.

For more information, contact Lawrence Lambert at llambert@diabetes.org or 757-424-6662 ext. 3277.

American Diabetes Month® (ADM)
November 2013
The Association's month-long campaign to gather our communities together to Stop Diabetes® and bring the nation's attention to issues surrounding diabetes and its impact on millions of people around the world.

Volunteer Center

We welcome your help.

Your involvement as an American Diabetes Association volunteer — whether on a local or national level — will help us expand our community outreach and impact, inspire healthy living, intensify our advocacy efforts, raise critical dollars to fund our mission, and uphold our reputation as the moving force and trusted leader in the diabetes community.

Find volunteer opportunities in our area through the Volunteer Center.

Other Ways to Interact With Us

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