JDRF – Walk to Cure Diabetes & 5K
More than 11,000 walkers and runners participated in the JDRF Kansas City Chapter’s 18th annual Walk to Cure Diabetes & 5K on October 6th at the Truman Sports Complex. Mike Kennedy of Q104 and the KCTV-5 morning crew kicked off the day rallying teams before the Walk & 5K. At the finish line, walkers enjoyed treats, live music by The Mikey Needleman Band and fun activities for kids. Beth and Bobby Totsch served as the chairmen. The Walk & 5K helped raise funds toward prevention, improved treatment and finding a cure for type 1 diabetes and its complications.
Also featured in the November 10th issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: Jeff Evrard Photography and Jennifer Harned
Just Cure It team members enjoyed the festivities at the finish line. | Racing for Riley team members stopped for a photo. |
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