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Team Diabetes announces new exotic events in Istanbul and Cayman Islands for 2011
Walkers, runners and volunteers help raise funds and awareness for diabetes
TORONTO, ONTARIO (March 8, 2011) – The Canadian Diabetes Association is offering Canadians two exciting new events this year in Istanbul (October 16, 2011) and Cayman Islands (December 4, 2011). The Association challenges individuals and groups to join these marquee marathons as part of Team Diabetes. For Istanbul, all team members can walk or run an 8K, 15K or full marathon and with Cayman Islands team members can participate in a 4 person relay, half and full marathons. All Team Diabetes participants will receive training, airfare and accommodation.
“We are very excited to increase our event offerings to our loyal Team Diabetes alumni and new participants. Although we will keep many of our top international events on the roster, we feel it is important to diversify and keep our events fresh – we are confident that Istanbul and Cayman Islands succeed in accomplishing this,” said Fred DeFina, Director, Team Diabetes with the Canadian Diabetes Association.
The Istanbul marathon is the only event in the world where you can walk or run from one continent to the other. The registration deadline for this incredible journey is April 29, 2011. Cayman Islands boasts a picturesque, flat route that is excellent for all abilities. The registration deadline is June 3, 2011. Team Diabetes encourages all Canadians interested in learning more to visit teamdiabetes.ca or attend an upcoming information or webinar session.
About Team Diabetes
Team Diabetes is the national activity fundraising program of the Canadian Diabetes Association. The program promotes a healthy and active lifestyle where people of all fitness levels can train to walk or run a half marathon, full marathon, or shorter distance in several exciting international and Canadian destinations while raising funds and awareness for the Canadian Diabetes Association. Visit teamdiabetes.ca to register and for more information.
About the Canadian Diabetes Association
Today, more than nine million Canadians live with diabetes or prediabetes. Across the country, the Canadian Diabetes Association is leading the fight against diabetes by helping people with diabetes live healthy lives while we work to find a cure. Our community-based network of supporters help us provide education and services to people living with diabetes, advocate for our cause, break ground towards a cure and translate research into practical applications. For more information, please visit diabetes.ca or call 1-800-BANTING (226-8464).
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For further information or to schedule an interview, please contact:
Clayton S. Claveau
Manager, National Marketing & Communications
Canadian Diabetes Association
Tel: 416-408-7113
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