On Saturday, April 18, the American Diabetes Association® (ADA) will host its signature fundraising event to raise awareness, connect communities, and strengthen critical support for individuals and families impacted by diabetes. Step Out® Walk: Charlotte will bring together the diabetes community, volunteers, and advocates for a meaningful walk welcoming people of all ages and abilities.
Time and date: April 18 at 9:30 a.m.
Location: McAlpine Creek Park, 8711 Monroe Road, Charlotte, NC 28212
Register, start or join a team, and fundraise: stepout./sowcharlotte
Step Out Walk benefits diabetes research, education, management, and prevention, supporting the ADA’s mission to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.
“We must come together as a community to raise awareness around diabetes, promote healthier lifestyles, and provide the necessary resources for prevention and management”, said Brooke Mize, the ADA’s executive director in North Carolina. “We are excited to host Step Out Walk participants, sponsors, and volunteers on April 18 to celebrate and support those living with diabetes, as well as to inspire the communities we serve to come out and get moving for their own health and this important cause.”
This year’s event will include:
- Lively music and performances
- A kids’ zone with fun activities
- A wellness village
- Diabetes resources and expert advice on management and prevention
Diabetes isn't just a disease—it's an epidemic—with over 40 million Americans living with diabetes and its devastating consequences. Approximately 1,061,000 adults in North Carolina, or 10.8% of the adult population, have diagnosed diabetes. Every year, an estimated 53,000 adults in North Carolina are diagnosed with diabetes. Costs for diabetes in North Carolina are estimated to be $11.2 billion each year. In North Carolina, over 1 in 10 adults lives with diabetes, a condition that not only impacts individuals, but also places a strain on families, health care systems, and employers.
Events like Step Out play a vital role in increasing awareness, connecting communities, contributing to diabetes prevention and management, and supporting the ADA’s vision of a life free of diabetes and all its burdens.
This year’s Step Out Walk is sponsored by Aetna®, a CVS Health® company.
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About the American Diabetes Association
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is the nation’s leading voluntary health organization fighting to end diabetes and helping people thrive. This year, the ADA celebrates 85 years of driving discovery and research to prevent, manage, treat, and ultimately cure diabetes—and we’re not stopping. There are over 155 million Americans living with diabetes or prediabetes. Through advocacy, program development, and education, we’re fighting for them all. To learn more or to get involved, visit us at or call 1-800-DIABETES (800-342-2383). Join us in the fight on Facebook (American Diabetes Association), Spanish Facebook (Asociación Americana de la Diabetes), LinkedIn (American Diabetes Association), and Instagram (@AmDiabetesAssn). To learn more about how we are advocating for everyone affected by diabetes, visit us on X (@AmDiabetesAssn).
