Tag Archives: Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes

5

25 Legends: Laura Nolan

Posted on September 29, 2016 by

Summer 1973: I had just finished the eighth grade. I was a little nervous but very excited at the prospect of starting high school and a new chapter in my life. But little did I know just how much my life was going to change over the next few months. Continue reading →

Tweet this post    Share on Facebook    Email this post
Posted in About Us, Family, Life with Diabetes, Red Strider, Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes, Talking Type 1 Tagged , ,
4

Live. Work. Play: Lynda’s Diabetes Story

Posted on July 29, 2016 by

When I called my parents to tell them I had diabetes, I was scared. I thought that they would be disappointed in me for doing this to myself. I thought that they would be ashamed of me and my diabetes. But they were not. They were very supportive. Continue reading →

Tweet this post    Share on Facebook    Email this post
Posted in About Us, Family, Life with Diabetes, Parents, Red Strider, Staff Stories, Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes, Talking Type 2 Tagged , , , ,
3

25 Legends: Timothy Trout

Posted on May 25, 2016 by

I have always felt great after finishing a Step Out walk. Being involved early on helped me understand the importance of having a supportive community and following a healthy lifestyle. Continue reading →

Tweet this post    Share on Facebook    Email this post
Posted in About Us, Family, Friends, Life with Diabetes, Red Strider, Red Strider, Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes, Stop Diabetes, Talking Type 1 Tagged , ,
2

25 Legends: Hillary Liber

Posted on March 30, 2016 by

When I was first diagnosed, I was terrified. My doctor recognized my fear, held my hands in his and asked me what scared me. Continue reading →

Tweet this post    Share on Facebook    Email this post
Posted in Family, Friends, Life with Diabetes, Red Strider, Red Strider, Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes, Stop Diabetes, Talking Type 1 Tagged , ,
3

I Plan on Walking at #StepOutDiabetes Because…

Posted on August 25, 2015 by

We recently asked our Facebook and Twitter community whey they walk at Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes and the messages that came back are a constant reminder on why we all walk . Continue reading →

Tweet this post    Share on Facebook    Email this post
Posted in About Us, Family, Friends, Parents, Red Strider, Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes Tagged , ,
0

Why I Volunteer to Stop Diabetes – Part 1

Posted on April 13, 2015 by
Deborah with her great-grandson at her local Step Out walk.

It’s National Volunteer Appreciation Week and we at the American Diabetes Association are celebrating all the people who have dedicated their passion, skills and time to our mission over the last 75 years. Today we hear from two remarkable volunteers, who each contribute in their own way! Continue reading →

Tweet this post    Share on Facebook    Email this post
Posted in About Us, Advocacy, Family, Food and Fitness, Life with Diabetes, National Volunteer Appreciation Week, Red Strider, Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes, Stop Diabetes, Volunteer Stories Tagged , , , , , , , ,
4

Talking Type 1: Victoria Newton

Posted on December 19, 2014 by
Victoria Newton

Twenty-nine-year-old Victoria is new to type 1 diabetes, having been diagnosed less than seven months ago. But she’s adjusting — and has already participated in her local Step Out walk! Continue reading →

Tweet this post    Share on Facebook    Email this post
Posted in Food and Fitness, Life with Diabetes, Red Strider, Red Strider, Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes, Stop Diabetes, Talking Type 1 Tagged , , , , ,