Sudbury Rocks

By: Nick Liard

In less than two months time, runners and walkers will hit the streets of the city for the Sudbury Rocks! Race, Run or Walk for Diabetes.

The slogan for the 11th edition of the largest running distance event in Northern Ontario is to “Run Diabetes Out Of Town.”

Race Director, Brent Walker says he’s been getting some healthy feedback after the race, with people telling him the race has helped change their lives and lifetstyles.

Northeast Funding Coordinator with the Canadian Diabetes Association, Chris Montgomery says in Canada one in three people have or are at risk of getting diabetes.

Nine per cent of people in the Sudbury District have diabetes, with the rate in Northeastern Ontario anywhere from seven to 17 per cent.

To date the race which takes place on Mothers’ Day, May 8th has raised over 500 thousand dollars for diabetes education and management in Northeastern Ontario.