Who/What: American Diabetes Association, Los Angeles “STEP OUT WALK TO STOP DIABETES”

Details:  Today, there are nearly 30 million Americans who have diabetes. Step Out Walk to Stop Diabetes is the American Diabetes Association’s signature fundraising walk with 95 walks across the country. Every dollar raised through Step Out plays an important role in supporting the Association’s mission: to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.

Two walks planned in the greater Los Angeles area to help Stop Diabetes® in the American Diabetes Association’s Step Out Walk to Stop Diabetes on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017 in Griffith Park and on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017 at Six Flags Magic Mountain. This year, two walks are planned in the greater Los Angeles area (Oct. 21, 2017 in Griffith Park and Nov. 4, 2017 at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia).

The Oct. 21, 2017 walk traverses through scenic Griffith Park and features a festival prior to the walk.

The Nov. 4, 2017 walk passes through Six Flags Magic Mountain and Hurricane Harbor prior to the theme parks’ gates opening, and a rare opportunity to walk with your leashed, canine friends. A light breakfast and lunch will be provided, along with a festival featuring vendors, activities, and entertainment adjacent to the park. Parking is free for walkers and volunteers arriving before 8 a.m.

ADMISSION:   FREE, but raise a minimum of $100 and receive an event t-shirt and a free ticket to Six Flags Magic Mountain to be used on Nov. 4, 2017.

Where:  Griffith Park (Oct. 21, 2017 Walk), 4730 Crystal Springs Dr, Los Angeles

Six Flags Magic Mountain (Nov. 4, 2017 Walk), 26101 Magic Mountain Pkwy, Valencia

Contact:   For information please visit www.diabetes.org/stepoutgreaterlosangeles