Sun Life Walk to Cure Diabetes takes place in Muskoseepi Park
Across the country, through the months of May and June, approximately 40,000 Canadians will take part in the Sun Life Walk to Cure Diabetes in support of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, to raise both awareness and funds to help find a cure for type 1 diabetes. Today in Muskoseepi Park begining at 12:30 p.m. a Grande Prairie’s walk is set to take place.
JDRF has been around since 1974. The foundation was established by a group of volunteer parents whose children were diabetic. For over 40 years now, JDRF has become a global leader for type one diabetes research. They are the largest charitable supporter through both research funding and advocacy. Part of their mission is to help make the lives of those living with type one diabetes healthier, easier, and safer.
The 5 kilometer walk has been ongoing for 15 years within the Swan City.