The Northern New Jersey and Rockland County Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation presents its 23rd Annual Walk to Cure Diabetes. The Rockland County Walk starts at Pfizer, 401 North Middletown Road, Pearl River on Sun Oct 23. Registration is at 9a and the walk begins at 10.
The day’s events include entertainment, games and refreshments along with the main event, the 5K walk. Nearly 6,000 people are expected to join together this year as they take part in the three walks hosted by the chapter in their efforts to raise over $1 million. More than 3 million Americans live with type 1 diabetes. The walks raise funds to benefit JDRF and the people living with juvenile diabetes in New Jersey.
The Hughes Family of West Nyack has been living with the realities of type one diabetes since their daughter Analeigh, 13, was diagnosed with the disease at age 5. The Northern NJ Rockland County Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation reached out to the family soon after the diagnosis to offer support and Analeigh has been an active participant in the Rockland JDRF Walk ever since. Analeigh’s mom, Michele Hughes, considers JDRF as their lifeline, as Analeigh was able to find other children who are affected by the disease, helping her adjust to the changes in her life. Analeigh now helps other families who are newly diagnosed and maintains a very active lifestyle swimming, ice skating, and participating in community service organizations in her community.
To register, visit jdrf.org.
