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Californians 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 San Francisco Bay Area 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.

San Francisco Bay Area Events

Napa Valley Tour de Cure, May 5, 2013
Tour de Cure is more than just a cycling event. It's a life-changing event. A day full of fun and excitement where riders of all levels join forces in the fight to Stop Diabetes and raise critical funds for diabetes research, education and advocacy in support of the American Diabetes Association.

Register or make a tax deductible donation at www.diabetes.org/napavalleytourdecure. For more information, please contact Tom Hall at 510-654-4499 x 7460 or thall@diabetes.org.

Project Power, Ongoing Outreach Activities
A faith-based series of five interactive and educational workshops specifically designed for African American churches. Project POWER was developed to provide churches with a foundation that would assist them in integrating diabetes awareness messages and life application principles into the life of the church.

For more information, please contact Ka'Ryn Holder-Jackson at kholder@diabetes.org.

Live Empowered, Ongoing Outreach Activities
Live Empowered is a targeted approach to increase the awareness of the seriousness of diabetes and the importance of making healthy lifestyle choices such as moving more and eating healthier. Diabetes is one of the most serious health problems the African American community faces today. Twenty-five percent of African Americans between the ages of 65 and 74 have diabetes. We are looking for passionate volunteers to join us the fight to "Live Empowered" and Stop Diabetes. Specifically, we need volunteers to assist staffing our exhibit table at the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.'s Boule (Annual Conference) Health Pavilion at the Moscone Center, Sunday July 22, through Friday, July 27.

For more information, please contact Ka'Ryn Holder-Jackson at kholder@diabetes.org.

Por Tu Familia, Ongoing Outreach Activities
Diabetes is an urgent health problem in the Latino community. Getting information to the community about the seriousness of diabetes, its risk factors and those who may be at risk, and way to manage the disease is essential. Materials targeting the Latino community, available in English and Spanish, are an integral part of our outreach efforts to help improve the quality of life for Latinos with diabetes. From books to brochures, our publications will give you information on topics ranging from cooking with a Latin flair, to being more physically active, to maintaining a healthy weight.

For more information, please contact Ka'Ryn Holder-Jackson at kholder@diabetes.org.

Stop Diabetes at Work, Ongoing Activities
The American Diabetes Association's Winning at Work: Detecting, Preventing and Managing Diabetes for a Healthy Workplace program provides companies the resources employees need to live healthier lives – whether they are working to prevent diabetes or to manage diabetes if they have already been diagnosed.

Contact Janice Bross at jbross@diabetes.org to learn more about how your employees can improve their health and "win at work!"

Become a Diabetes Advocate!
What you say matters! The Association works to improve access to quality care, eliminate discrimination against adults and children because of their diabetes in schools and the workplace, and works to make sure the federal government is adequately funding diabetes research and programs. Become a diabetes advocate and make your voice heard! Receive action alerts on legislation that affects people with diabetes.

Sign up at diabetes.org/advocacy.

Current Internships, Volunteer and Committee Opportunities

The San Francisco Bay Area office is looking for volunteers to serve on our Volunteer Leadership Advisory Committee for the Latino Initiative "Por tu Familia" (for the family). Read more.

Our Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes signature events are currently accepting new committee members in San Francisco and Oakland! Contact Kimberly Cofer at kcofer@diabetes.org for more information.

The San Francisco Bay Area office is searching for an energetic Social Media Intern. This internship is unpaid and offers academic credit. Contact Sabra Lugthart at slugthart@diabetes.org for more information.

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