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SUMMARY:DC Step Out Walk & Tour de Cure for Diabetes Research at the Washington Monument on Saturday September 23rd **INTVS AVAIL*
DESCRIPTION:Diabetes is one of the most pervasive diseases in the Unit
 ed States\, using up one out of every five healthcare dollars in the c
 ountry and culminating in nearly $320 billion annually.  The American 
 Diabetes Association (ADA) predicts that by the year 2050\, 1 in 3 Ame
 ricans will be living with diabetes. In DC alone\, 12.3% of the popula
 tion suffer from diabetes.\n\n\nOn Saturday September 23\, 2017\, the 
 ADA National Capital Area will hold the DC Step Out Walk & Tour de Cur
 e at the Washington Monument to raise funds for diabetes research in t
 he DC region. Across the National Capital Area\, the ADA has helped mo
 re than 200,000 individuals and families living with diabetes. Through
  research\, education and advocacy\, the ADA is working to prevent and
  ultimately cure this disease. Over 3,000 people are expected to atten
 d this year’s event.\n\n\nThe event’s bike portion -- titled Tour 
 de Cure -- will feature three cycling routes for anyone from beginners
  to seasoned riders and offers one of the only closed-course bike ride
 s through the DC area.  The walking portion -- titled DC Step Out Walk
  -- is a 5K presented by CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield.  There will a
 lso be on-site entertainment\, Kids’ Zone\, a health and wellness ex
 po\, and much more.
LOCATION:Washington Monument on the National Mall
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