This September, Diabetes Canada is encouraging Canadians to Lace up to End Diabetes through a virtual fundraiser where participants choose their activity (walk, run, ride, dance, etc.) and set their pace to reach the goal of 10 km or more by the end of September to help fund education, support services, advocacy, and diabetes research that can lead to the next big medical breakthrough.
This year marks a pivotal moment in diabetes history as 2021 is the 100th anniversary of the discovery of insulin—the most revolutionary Canadian medical breakthrough of the 20th century. However, insulin is not a cure. It’s the starting line, not the finish line for diabetes. Even after 100 years of insulin, 1 in 3 Canadians are living with or at risk of diabetes and some will experience serious, and even life-threatening complications in their lifetime.
“Every hour of every day, at least 20 people are diagnosed with diabetes—Lace Up to End Diabetes is a great opportunity to engage in a healthy fitness challenge while raising critical funds for the nearly 11.5 million Canadians living with diabetes or prediabetes and support the work led by Diabetes Canada,” says Sarah Reid, Regional Director with Diabetes Canada. “The need for prevention, care, and a cure have never been greater. Every kilometre makes a difference.”
Canadians are encouraged to join Lace Up to End Diabetes and do their 10K their way, or to donate to help bring us one step closer to finding a cure, so we don’t have to wait another 100 years to end diabetes.
Registration for Lace Up to End Diabetes is now open. Join today! #LaceUp10k