Beginning February 14, 2011, the Longest Walk III was set in motion to fight Diabetes in Native American Communities. The walkers travel a path across 26 states, close to 10,000 miles, to encourage a lifelong path of planting, growing, harvesting crops and healthy eating. The goal of the walk is to bring awareness and education about Diabetes and its effect on the lives of so many Native Americans. Two NACH staff joined a group traveling from the Bay Area to be present at the walk’s kickoff in San Diego and support the Northern Route runners. The event welcomed walkers, runners, and people in wheelchairs to join the journey. The two Routes of the walk join in Washington DC on July 8.
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