| AMERICA'S WALK FOR DIABETES Saturday, May 12, 2001 Colorado Springs, Colorado |
| On 12 May 2001, the QV Honored Warrior participated in the America's Walk for Diabetes in support of the American Diabetes Association. We thank you for your support in this worthy cause. |
| Diabetes is a serious illness that can lead to blindness, heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, and amputation. Some people with diabetes have the following symtoms: Extreme thrist, frequent urination, and/or unexplained weight loss. If you or someone you know experience any of these symptoms you could contact your doctor immediately. |
| *** There are approximately 267,000 people in the State of Colorado with diabetes. +++ There are approximately 15,7000,000 people in the United States with diabetes. *** Approximately 92,000 of them are undiagnosed. +++ Approximately 5,400,000 of them are undiagnosed. *** Approximately 13,600 new cases of diabetes are diagnosed each year in Colorado. +++ Approximately 798,000 new cases of diabetes are diagnosed each year in the US. *** Approximately 3,200 Coloradans will die from diabetes this year. +++ Approximately 200,000 Americans will die from diabetes this year. *** Approximately 1,100 Coloradans will have a limb amputated this year due to diabetes complications. +++ Approximately 56,000 Americans will have a limb amoputated this year due to diabetes complications. *** Approximate total annual economic cost of diabetes in Colorado - 1.6 Billion Dollars +++ Approximate total annual economic cost of Colorado in the US - 200 Billion Dollars |
| For more information on this Silent Killer (7th leading cause of death) visit the American Diabetes Association Website The Mission of the American Diabetes Association is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by this disease. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!!!! |
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| On 12 May 2001, 6 members of the QK Honored Warrior's crew and three of our allies from House Veska particpated in the 3 mile America's Walk for Diabetes. With most of the money being raised by the ship's Security Officer, Lady K'Lyssia, the ship's total was over $200.00 for this worthy cause. The unofficial total for the event was over $10,000.00 raised to support diabetes research. A fun time was had by all those warriors who participated as we carried the House Veska banner on the 3 mile walk around Memorial Park in Colorado Springs. CO. We were greeted by the Terrans in charge of the event with respect and openly welcomed at our first charity event. The event officials even invited us to participate again next year. We were even invited to a "Captain's Table" at a local restraunt - in full costume. |
| 12 May 2001 - Honor is Earned at the America's Walk for Diabetes |
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