Step Out Walk for Diabetes

We had a great turn-out at the annual Step Out Walk for Diabetes in Baltimore on Saturday, October 5. Our team managed to raise over $1014 and we had nearly 40 students walking from the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy. All of the proceeds went to the ADA to support diabetes research. Go Maryland!

Walk To Stop Diabetes in Baltimore

On October 6th 50 students came together to do the Walk to Stop Diabetes in Baltimore. It was a perfect day for a walk around the harbor with sunny blue skies above. We had pharmacy students from first through 4th year participating and a few PhD students as well. We raised $840 towards the American Diabetes Association. The money will go towards research to prevent, cure and manage diabetes; deliver services to hundreds of communities; and provide objective and credible information. Everyone enjoyed walking and getting to know each other outside of the classroom.

Step Out for Diabetes October 2, 2010!!

We'll write with more American Pharmacist Month updates soon, but check out our videos from Step Out for Diabetes. We walked last weekend and raised about $2200 for the ADA in their fight against Diabetes with nearly 40 University of Maryland pharmacy students! 

Step Out for Diabetes!

Every year, the ADA hosts an event called StepOut which is a walk to raise money for the fight against diabetes. The money goes towards research to find a cure, raising awareness, and providing services to those affected by diabetes.  Here at the University of Maryland, School of Pharmacy, we've formed a team so that we, too, can be part of this very important cause. We are all extremely excited to be able to make a difference through this great event. Our goal this year is to raise $3,000 so please help support us by joining our team or making a donation. Every donation and every step will bring us closer to stopping diabetes and improving the lives of everyone affected by this deadly disease.

We have two walks this year in both Baltimore at the Inner Harbor and in DC at Nationals Park.

In Baltimore:

Date: Saturday, October 2, 2010

Where: Rash Field @ Inner Harbor

Check-in Time: 8:00 am

Start Time: 9:00 am

Distance: 5K (about 3 mi)

To sign up for or donate to the Baltimore team, click here. Scroll to the bottom, where you will see the link "Join Team" next to the team name. 

In DC:

Date: Saturday, October 23, 2010

Where: Nationals Park

Address: 1500 S. Capital St. SE,

              Washington, DC

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Check-in Time: 8:00am

Start Time: 10:00 am

Distance: 2mi or 5mi

To sign up for or donate to the DC team, click here. Scroll to the bottom, where you will see the link "Join Team" next to the team name.


Hope to see you there!

MOD prepares to Step Out on the town!

MOD here. Just wanted to update you on one of my upcoming projects! I am getting ready for Step Out for Diabetes, a fundraising walk that raises Diabetes awareness and money for the American Diabetes Association to work towards a cure. The ADA is able to use the funds raised to help individuals with Diabetes. They do this by funding critical research and sponsoring community-based education programs to help educate and promote little "steps" along the way to ensure lifelong fitness and well-being! 

When: October 3, 2009

Where: Rash Field at the Inner Harbor (Baltimore)

I have been busy recruiting team members and doing some fundraising myself. If you would like to join my friends and I check out the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy team at: http://main.diabetes.org/site/TR/StepOut/StepOut101028010/941335939?pg=team&fr_id=6377&team_id=386860
We would love to walk with you! If you can't make it, you can make a donation on behalf of one of our walkers at the above website.

Here is a picture of a few of us from last year's event. Keep up the good work, Steppers! This year our team's goal is to have 40 walkers! And raise $4,500! I'll keep you updated on the team's progress.

See you October 3rd at the Inner Harbor for Step Out!

<3 MOD