A run for diabetes 5K walk/run .

🏃‍♂️ A Run for Diabetes 5K Walk/Run

Hello everybody.

💖 Inspiration Behind the Race

I am Gabriel and I am proud and happy to introduce to you my very first 5 K run/ walk. This race was inspired by the struggles that my mother faced with a horrific disease called diabetes. My mother was an amazing woman who had taken care of herself and her health the best way that she could while she was living with this disease. However, sadly she died last year in August of 2024 due to diabetic complications. This was very traumatic for our family.

💰 Challenges Faced

• Personal Experience: I've personally seen how hard it was for my mother to be able to afford her diabetic medicine when she really needed it, even with the insurance that she had.
• Financial Burden: Having to pay for medicine while paying bills and taking care of other household necessities can all be a lot to handle.
• Out-of-Pocket Expenses: Whatever insurance won’t pay, most have to pay a remaining balance out of pocket.
• Shared Struggles: Many people are dealing with the same issues as she was.

🌟 Message of Encouragement

When I think about what she went through with this disease, and I think about how many other people are dealing with the same issues, it makes me want to be a voice and lend encouragement to those who don’t truly understand that health is really wealth.

👟 Join Us!

I want to thank you for being a part of this amazing event. Let’s walk, run, grow, and get fit together.

📍 Event Details

• Date: 2025-08-30
• Location: 1002 W Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Shreveport, LA
• Registration Link: Register Here