Running can not only save your health but save others as well. Consider joining any of the two annual race events, both of which are to make a united effort against diabetes.
Outrun Diabetes Race on November 11
At the Churchill County Pool, 333 Sheckler Road, on November 11, 2006, the Banner Churchill Community Hospital will be proudly hosting the 3rd annual Outrun Diabetes Race. Two events will take place on that day: a 5-kilometer track competition and a 2.5-kilometer fitness walk.
Volunteers can register on the day itself at 8:45am and the joining fee is only $15, which is inclusive of an event t-shirt. Joining fees or entries must be accomplished prior to the day of event. BCCH Diabetes Education Coordinator Connie Honea reveals that at present, 75 individuals have already registered for the annual race.
The race will commence at 9:15 am. Before that, stretching routines will be headed by Banner Churchill Community Hospital’s Rene Hancock. Those joining the 5.k running competition will have to go around the fairgrounds twice while fitness walkers will only have to circle the perimeter once.
Although the fundraising annual race will award diabetes education scholarship grants to deserving individuals, the true goal is to “encourage people to become more active”. Honea adds that research have revealed how diabetes can be prevented or at the very least delayed with the proper exercise and diet routine.
Awards will be distributed at the end of the race. Six age categories are provided including those below 11 years old and those above sixty. For each category, prizes for those who place 1st, 2nd, and 3rd will be given for both genders. A prize for each male and female that had the best track time will also be awarded.
In the previous year, the annual race was able to bequeath scholarships to three diabetics. The scholarship entitled the patient to attend a half-day class that teaches people everything there is to know about coping with diabetes in spite of the fact that it still has no cure at the present.
Besides the race, volunteers and participants in the event can expect to enjoy activities involving biking and yoga among others to add excitement to the day. Local fitness center representatives will also attend the event.
At 7:00pm on the 1st of November, Honea invites people to attend the lecture of inspirational speaker Frank Atherton at the Fallon Convention Center. The talk is freely offered to the community.
Women’s Stand against Diabetes
Last October 15, 2006, the PartnerRe women-only race was held by the Mid-Atlantic Athletic Club at the Botanical gardens. The event featured a 5-kilometer race exclusive to women. Ever since the 1st PartnerRe race was held at 1998, almost $100,000 has been raised to provide funding for beneficiaries of the organization. This year’s event also featured a 3-kilometer race for girls. Funds for the event will be used to help women in diabetes overcome their problems with diabetes. Prizes totaling up to $10,000 are offered to winners of the event. Many participants are hoping that they’ll be the lucky ones to win the 7-night cruise in the Easter Caribbean. A $500 cash gift will also be awarded to the school with the highest number of participants.
Individuals joining the event will be able to enjoy a free breakfast in the same venue upon completion of the races.
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