So here is our announcement of sorts: Colin and I now belong to Team Diabetes!
Since its inception, Team Diabetes participants have raised vital funds on behalf of the Canadian Diabetes Association and the 2 million Canadians with diabetes that the Association serves.
Team Diabetes participants not only increase public awareness of the disease, they inspire their communities to get active and involved. They create lifestyle changes that reduce the risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes, while raising funds in support of the research, education, advocacy, and programming that the Canadian Diabetes Association delivers in communities across Canada. Team Diabetes participants are local heroes working to prevent diabetes at home and abroad.
Team Diabetes programs allow you to walk or run in world-class marathon events in fascinating cities both nationally and throughout the World.
Colin and I will be running on behalf of his mom, Penny, in May during the Ottawa Race Weekend! I will be running the 10k event on Saturday, May 23rd and Colin will be running the Half Marathon on Sunday, May 24th!
We are both very excited to be a part of this Team. Many may not know but Diabetes is something that has affected both our lives, but especially Colin. His wonderful mom Penny has had Diabetes most of her life, and it is something that she lives with everyday.
So this is for you Mom!
Let's all support this wonderful cause together! We will both be sending out emails soon with more information!
TMI and My Mind is Blown
5 months ago
6 comments:
Great Entry Sweetie! I am so looking forward to this and to all our 2009 races!!
great cause! it's great to have a reason to run other than all the personal benefits you gain.
i've thought about looking into the epilepsy organization for myself, as I noticed a big group of them at Scotiabank, and that's affected me directly.
Hey Melanie!
This is really something that we have wanted to do but HAD to wait for the right time. It's exciting and makes all the hard work we put into running that much more rewarding! I already feel good about training and about running! I can think of nothing better than to raise awareness! Let me know if you start fundraising, I will be sure to support you!
I saw your link on Marlene's blog, and that you ran Scotia. Congrats!
Forgot to comment on this, although we did talk about it on the phone. :D
I think it's awesome and you know Mark and I are behind you guys 100%!
Tagged ya!
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