DANIEL ISLAND, S.C. (WCIV) — More than 500 people attended the 3rd Annual Walk to Cure Diabetes Sunday.
In addition to 5k the walk, the free event at Smythe Park offered children’s activities like bounce houses, face-painting and pony rides.
Yet, while it offered plenty of family fun, the event had a much deeper purpose.
“The walk today is to benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation,” said walk co-chair Kevin Kuehmeier. “We’re here to raise awareness and also find research money for a cure.”
Kevin Kuehmeier and his wife Paige began the walk three years ago and are pleased to note it has become increasingly popular. It’s a step, they say, in the direction of making life easier for children with diabetes.
“Each year it keeps growing,” Kevin said. “This is our third year running, and we’re real excited. We keep reaching out to various organizations, and we are getting a good response.”
This year a team representing Boeing participated in the event. Keuhmeier was glad to have them.
“Diabetes and type one diabetes is something we are always trying to strive to find a cure for. We can use all the help we can get,” Keuhmeier said.
