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People in the Delaware and Maryland Eastern Shore area 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 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 Wilmington, DE office is so committed to educating the public about how to stop diabetes and support those living with the disease.

We are dedicated in our mission to prevent and cure diabetes, and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.

Upcoming Events

Tour de Cure®

May 4, 2013
100 White Clay Center Drive, Newark, DE

A ride, not a race, Tour de Cure is designed for everyone from the occasional rider to the experienced cyclist. In 2011, more than 55,000 cyclists in 80 events raised more than $18 million to support our mission: to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.

Registration opens one hour prior to each ride start. Ride start times:

64 Mile Ride starts at 8:00 a.m.
35 Mile Ride starts at 9:00 a.m.
10 Mile Ride starts at 10:00 a.m.

A delicious event lunch and live entertainment will begin at noon.

For more information or to register, please visit www.diabetes.org/detour or contact Carl Colantuono at ccolantuono@diabetes.org or 302-656-0030 ext. 4651.

Diabetes Golf Classic 100

May 20, 2013
Bidermann Golf Course, Wilmington, DE

Make sure to register early as this Golf event is usually a sell out!

For more information, please contact Claire Ritenour at critenour@diabetes.org or 302-656-0030 ext. 4653.

Father of The Year

June 5, 2013, 5:30 p.m.
Deerfield Golf & Tennis Club, Newark, DE

Since 1999, The American Diabetes Association has partnered with the National Father's Day Council to host the Father of the Year Awards dinner. Each year we recognize numerous men from across the nation for the outstanding strength, commitment and love they exhibit as fathers. These men have not only attained success in their chosen field or endeavor, but carved out time to teach and mature their children while also becoming good citizens and proud members of the community. Diabetes affects nearly 26 million children and adults nationwide. The more than $25 million that has been raised to date from Father of the Year Events will help the American Diabetes Association fund essential advocacy, education and research initiatives.

For more information, visit www.diabetes.org/delawarefoty or contact Claire Ritenour at critenour@diabetes.org or 302-656-0030 ext. 4653.

Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes®

September 21, 2013
Bellevue State Park, Wilmington, DE

The signature fundraising walk of the American Diabetes Association, Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes has been taking place for more than 20 years and has raised more than $175 million to Stop Diabetes!

For more information or to register, please visit www.diabetes.org/stepout or contact Claire Ritenour at critenour@diabetes.org or 302-656-0030 ext. 4653.

Upcoming Support Group Dates

Brooke Jacob, MS RD
Christiana Care Endocrinology Specialists Practice
4735 Ogletown Stanton Road
Newark, DE 19713
302-623-4312

• May 1, 2013
  Topic: Diabetes and Eating out with Bruce Merklinger

• June 5, 2013
  Topic: Nutrition & Diabetes

All meetings will be held between 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in room 1E80 located on the first floor in the E Tower at Christiana Hospital. Go in the Heart and Vascular Health entrance. Various topics will be discussed regarding tips for Diabetes, new products, mental health and more.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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