Dear HJJCC Members,

For the past 12 years the American Diabetes Association has put on the Step Out to Fight Diabetes Walk here in Hawaii.  This annual fundraiser not only encourages participants to lead healthy and active lifestyle by exercising, but also creates awareness within the community about the seriousness of this disease.  As reported in the 2011 National Diabetes Fact Sheet, 25.8 million children and adults in the United States—8.3% of the population—have diabetes.  In 2007, diabetes was listed as the underlying cause on 71,382 death certificates and was also listed as a contributing factor on an additional 160,022 death certificates.

With 8.3% of the population having been diagnosed with diabetes, this disease affects many of us.  You too may know someone who struggles with this disease.  Support them by helping to support the American Diabetes Association at the Step Out to Fight Diabetes Walk.

Date: Saturday, March 19, 2011
Location: Kapiolani Park
Parking: Street parking or there may be a public lot after Waikiki Shell
Attire: Shorts, shoes and HJJCC t-shirt
If you have not yet received your HJJCC t-shirt please provide your t-shirt size.  ADA will also provide a t-shirt as a thank you for your participation.

Below are the 2 areas we will be helping with at the event.

1) Park Balloon decoration (6am- 7am) - 5 volunteers needed

2) Registration (6am-9am) – 10 volunteers needed