Funding a Cure for Diabetes One Step at a Time

On October 29^th and 30^th the final Freedom Runs for 2011 took place and, for the organizing committees, it is always a little bitter sweet. Logistically, hosting these events across a country the size of Canada is not an easy feat but for 3 years now the Cash Store Financial team of volunteers has been raising funds for diabetes research one step at a time. So on one hand seeing the final runs take place is a bit of a relief. On the other hand, we still have a long way to go to cure this disease.

We have had a lot of success this year – more interest from communities, more support from the media, the launch of this blog and our social media accounts. We also saw more participants at many of the events.

These successes are the result of a team effort. There are a lot of people involved behind the scenes to make these events happen who we’d like to thank. A special thanks to:

Our friends at ADF-Diabetes Research
The amazing researchers at the Alberta Diabetes Institute
The dedicated team at the Canadian Diabetes Association
Our national partners: Capital Colour, Running Room, Fast Signs, Go Logo Wear and Transcontinental
Our committed team of associate race directors and of course,
The participants and volunteers – we couldn’t do any of this without you!

Thank you for your support!

Be sure to keep checking this blog for more photos, diabetes stories, health and training information and of course all the details for the 2012 Freedom Runs.

Don’t forget – World Diabetes Day is Monday, November 14 – visit www.worlddiabetes.cato learn more about what is taking place in your community on Monday.

2 young participants at the Victoria Freedom Run

Crossing the finishline in Victoria

Red Deer Freedom Run

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: Charlottetown Freedom Run

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