Step out at Ecos for Diabetes UK

DIABETES UK Northern Ireland is calling on people in the Ballymena area to put their feet first for diabetes and register to take part in their local Walk in the Park.
By The Newsroom
Published 1st May 2012, 15:20 BST

It will take place at the Ecos Centre on Saturday, June 23, at 2pm and is one of 16 walking events taking place across Northern Ireland to raise funds for Diabetes UK Northern Ireland.

This is the first time a walk has been organised in the Ballymena area and the charity is hoping for great support.

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The walk is two miles long so the entire family can take part and the route is suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs with dogs allowed on leads.

Everyone who completes the route will receive a medal. To register for the walk and to receive a sponsorship form, please contact Naomi Brown on 028 9066 6646 email [email protected].

Latest figures indicate 2800 people in the Ballymena Borough Council area are diagnosed with diabetes. Overall in Northern Ireland, there are 73,500 people diagnosed with the condition, 1000 of which are young people and children.

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