Diabetes kills more Americans each year than AIDS and breast cancer combined. One in three children born in the year 2000 or later is expected to develop diabetes in their lifetime. Join the Step Out fundraising campaign today to help the American Diabetes Association stop this epidemic!

More than 600 Bergen County residents and local corporations will come together on September 26, 2010 at the BD Campus in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey for the annual diabetes walk which has become a Bergen County tradition for hundreds of families. The event raises funds for type 1 and type 2 diabetes education and research programs.

After the walk, enjoy lunch, entertainment and kids’ activities; plus, learn about diabetes and healthy living from on-site medical experts.

Register online at http://main.diabetes.org/northjersey

Step Out Details:

DATE: Sunday, September 26, 2010

START TIME: Registration – 9:00 am Walk Starts – 10:00 am

DISTANCE: 1-Mile Loop (perfect for strollers/wheelchairs) and 3-Mile Loop

INFO: Suzanne Axt, 732-469-7979, ext. 3519, saxt@diabetes.org

LOCATION: BD Campus, 1 Becton Drive (off Rt. 208), Franklin Lakes, New Jersey 

DIRECTIONS: From George Washington Bridge – Use Route 4 West to Route 208 North then follow Route 208 North for 10 miles. Exit at the BD Entrance exit. From the Lincoln Tunnel – Use Route 3 West after leaving the Tunnel. Use Route 17 North to Route 4 West to Route 208 North. Follow Route 208 North for approximately 10 miles. Use the BD Entrance exit on Route 208. From Parsippany – Take Route 46 to Route 287 North. Stay on Route 287 North and follow signs for Route 208 South. Keep to the right. Use the BD Entrance exit.

AGE GROUPS: All!

WHO BENEFITS? All funds raised benefit the American Diabetes Association’s mission for diabetes research, education and advocacy.

FOR MORE ABOUT DIABETES: Call 800-DIABETES (342-2383) or visit www.diabetes.org.