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September 24, 2005
“Walk for Diabetes Wellness” to aid diabetes programs

Coleman Community Health Center and the American Diabetes Association will host the “Walk for Diabetes Wellness” on Saturday, September 24. Proceeds from the event will benefit both organizations, with 80% of the funds staying in the community to help patients with diabetes at the Coleman Center.

The event begins with registration at 9:00 a.m. at the Coleman Center, located at 701 Lincoln Street in LaGrange. The walk will begin at 10:00 a.m. with a two-mile route and a four-mile route. Lunch and goodie bags will be provided for walkers.

“This is the eighth year West Georgia Health System has teamed up with the American Diabetes Association to raise funds for diabetes research and local programs” said Dee Smith, co-chair of the event. “Due to the exceptionally high incidence of diabetes in Troup County, the Coleman Center works to provide diabetes management programs and treatment options for our residents who are living with diabetes. This fundraising effort gives us the opportunity to provide financial support for patients, as well as assist the American Diabetes Association with research to find a cure. We are looking forward to a terrific event, and we invite everyone in the community to come ‘Walk for Wellness’.”

For more information, or to join a walk team, please call Dee Smith at (706) 812-2468.