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ADA Step Out Walk to Stop Diabetes 2011

will participate in the ADA’s Step Out Walk to Stop Diabetes on Sunday, October 23, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at SUNY College at Old Westbury.

This non-competitive, family and team-friendly event is aimed at bringing together members of the community to raise funds for diabetes research, education and advocacy.

“ is committed to supporting the American Diabetes Association in its efforts to raise awareness, promote healthy living, and raise money to fund educational outreach, advocacy efforts, and critical research that will ultimately stop diabetes once and for all,” said J. Lynne Chimon, MS, RD, CDE, CDN, Director of The Diabetes Education Center at Winthrop. “We encourage members of the community to join with Winthrop on October 23 as we walk in support of this worthy cause.”

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is the regional leader in diabetes care, education and research. For more information about the Diabetes Education Center at Winthrop and its comprehensive programs, visit www.winthrop.org or call (516) 663-2350.

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