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Mohonasen Key Club sponsors "Walk to Cure Diabetes" on September 21
Aug. 8, 2008
The Mohonasen and Schalmont Key Clubs are
sponsoring a “Walk to Cure Diabetes” on Sunday, September 21, 2008.
In 2006, over 500,000 people “walked to cure diabetes” at one of
over 200 sites throughout the country. We are inviting the Rotterdam
community to join us in the race for a cure at the Mohonasen Campus.
You select
the pace and distance!
There will be a path of 5K for those who like a challenge or you may
like to stroll the track.
You may walk with friends, neighbors or family or be a Team Captain
for a club or group.
How much do I need to raise?
Raise what you are able to….every penny helps! Download the
fundraising form to keep track of the money you collect. –Bring your
donations to the registration table when you arrive for the Walk on
Sunday, September 21.
If you would like to purchase T-shirts for your group, please
contact:
DePalma’s - 374-0530 or Ryan’s Embroidery - 356-3511
(Please mention that your are participating in the “Walk for
Diabetes”)
Registration for the Walk
Registration begins at 9 a.m.
The Walk will begin with a short warm up at 10 a.m.
Please
download the registration form (PDF document) and mail it to:
Latefa Lang
Mohonasen High School
2072 Curry Road
Schenectady, NY 12303
If you have any questions, please
e-mail Latefa Lang.
Download the donation form (PDF document).
Diabetes Facts
Diabetes kills one American every three minutes. A new case of
diabetes is diagnosed every 30 seconds. 21 million Americans have
the disease; of these over 5.2 million remain undiagnosed. Diabetes
afflicts 1.94 million people worldwide, and the World Health
Organization estimates that number will more than double by 2030.
