Lion’s Club to host 5K walkathon
More than 30 million Americans have diabetes. Here in the CNMI, as much as 18% of adults have diabetes, according to a Commonwealth Health Care Corp. report in 2016.
To combat this disease, the Saipan Marianas Lions Club will hold its 2nd Annual 5K Walkathon Fundraiser (#LionsFightDiabetes) on Nov. 17, Sunday.
“As one of our global causes, we serve to reduce the prevalence of diabetes and improve the quality of life for those diagnosed. In 2015, 30.3 million Americans, or 9.4% of the population, had diabetes,” said Ladyvir D. Canape, Lions Club District 204 president.
The walkathon will begin at 5:30am at the Carolinian Utt, go through the Beach Road Pathway, and turn around at Monika’s Gallery back to the Carolinian Utt.
Walkathon participants will need to register and pay $15, and will receive a dri-fit Altanx shirt.
Half of the fundraiser’s net proceeds will be donated to the CHCC Division of Public Health’s Diabetes Control & Prevention Program.
For registration, email Judy Mendieta, committee chair for the 2nd Annual 5K Walkathon Fundraiser, at judy_mendieta@yahoo.com.
