Team Diabetes is excited to announce our latest additions to our 2012 / 2013 calendar of international events!  We are well known for our roster of unique events and these incredible destinations, two of which are new to our program, are no exception. 

Celebration Nights! On March 7th and 15th, you are invited to come and mingle with current team members, alumni and future members of Team Diabetes at our Celebration Nights! See photos from the past events, hear some great stories and learn more about this fun program in a casual atmosphere. Plus find out more about our exciting, upcoming Canadian and international events! The Celebration Nights are open to everyone so whether you are a seasoned alumni or just heard about the program, we hope you can make it! Click here for the list of locations and further details.

2013 International Events Webinars: On March 6th, 8th or 12th, join us for a free Team Diabetes webinar to learn about our new calendar of 2012 / 2013 international events and how you can walk or run in these exciting destinations: Cayman Islands, Disney World, Vienna, Edinburgh, Reykjavik and Amsterdam! We’ll provide an overview of the program and events, offer tips on how you can fundraise successfully and answer any questions you may have about how you can cross the finish line with Team Diabetes! Click here for more details.

Team Diabetes is perhaps best known for offering people a chance to walk or run in amazing, once-in-a-lifetime destinations such as Reykjavik, Cayman Islands and Amsterdam to name just a few. For over five years, though, Team Diabetes has also been participating in some of the best events Canada has to offer!

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