Local residents will be lacing up their shoes this weekend to support diabetes research.
The annual Chatham Sun Life Walk to Cure Diabetes takes place at Kingston Park on Sunday,, starting at 11 o’clock.
Organized by the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, the event raises funds and awareness for Type 1 Diabetes research.
A number of special guests will be on hand with food and refreshments provided by the Chatham Optimist Club and Starbucks Chatham as a community sponsor.
More than 300,000 Canadians live with Type 1 Diabetes. Since 1970 over $3billion has been invested into Type 1 Diabetes research worldwide. The JDRF raises money for research, advocates for increased affordability and accessibility of diabetes treatment technology and provides support for newly diagnosed Canadians and their families.
