12 NOVEMBER 5-11, 2014
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Diabetes, often referred to as "sugar" in the South, is a serious condition
that affects nearly 26 million children and adults in the United States. In
Cumberland County, one agency that takes diabetes seriously is Better
Health of Cumberland County. In an effort to raise awareness of the
potentially deadly disease, Better Health is sponsoring
the 2nd Annual Red Apple Run for Diabetes on Nov. 22.
The run, which begins at the Medical Arts Building,
commemorates American Diabetes Month, which takes
place throughout the month of November. The 10K run
starts at 8:15 a.m.; the 5K run/walk starts at 8:30 a.m.;
and the 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk starts at 9:15 a.m.
"We want to welcome people and remind them that
they can walk and do not have to run," said Judge
Laura Devan, board president of Better Health and
co-chair of the run. "We hope to have a big turnout to
bring attention to our mission at Better Health."
The event includes a 5K run/walk, a 1-mile fun run/
walk, and a 10K run for elite runners. The categories
for the prizes are first place with a stroller, first place
running with a dog, an award for the largest team that
participates together, super hero for fitness and more.
Trophies for the top three male and female finishers
are awarded for the 5K and 10K. Medals are given to
the top three finishers in each age group for the 5K
and 10K. Teams are encouraged to walk or run in honor or memory of a
loved one with diabetes.
"This is a family fun event and many runners love to run with their
children, strollers and dogs," said Devan.
Better Health of Cumberland County is a nonprofit, charitable
organization that relies upon local foundations, community members
and business donors for funding. The organization provides diabetes
awareness, education and self-management programs, childhood obesity
prevention and education, loans of medical equipment and financial
assistance for emergency medical needs.
There will be a fitness fair with health conscious
vendors such as Breathing Space Yoga, fitness
instructors and more at the starting line for runners to
peruse as they are waiting for the race to begin.
"Our certified race routes are new this year. This is
the second year for the 5K and the first year for the
10K," said Judy Klinck, executive director of Better
Health. "We welcome sponsors and in order for their
names to appear on the T-shirts and various literature
we will need the donation by Nov. 7."
Fees for the 5K and 10K are $15 for ages 10
and under and $25 for ages 11 and over if you are
registered by Nov. 12. After November 12 the fee is
$30 for all ages. The fun run registration fee is $10.
Registration is available online at www.Active.com and
www.FSSeries.com or you can download the form at
www.BetterHealthcc.org.
Individuals registered by Nov. 12 are guaranteed a
T-shirt. The Medical Arts Building is located at 101
Robeson Street.
For more information about
the race or Better Health
programs, call 483-7534.
Better Health's Red Apple Run Invites Residents to Get
Running in the Fight Against Diabetes
BY DR. SHANESSA FENNER
DR. SHANESSA FENNER, Contribut-
ing Writer. COMMENTS? Editor@
upandcomingweekly.com.
The Red Apple Run on Saturday, Nov. 22,
sponsored by Better Health, commemorates
Diabetes Month and invites the community
to get active in the fight against the disease.
