A run/ walk for diabetes 5k.
- Date Sat 17th October 2026
- Time 9:00AM CDT
- Location Shreveport, Louisiana
- Price $25.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the inspiring "A Run/Walk for Diabetes 5K" on Saturday, October 17, 2026, in Shreveport, Caddo. This uplifting event is dedicated to raising awareness and support for those affected by diabetes, inspired by the personal journey of a loving son honoring his mother’s battle with the disease. Participants of all fitness levels are invited to take part in this 5K run/walk, fostering a sense of community and encouragement while promoting health and well-being.
Whether you choose to walk or run, your participation will not only help spread awareness about the challenges of managing diabetes but also highlight the importance of accessible healthcare. Let’s come together to make a positive impact, celebrate life, and show our support for those who face similar struggles. Lace up your running shoes and be part of this meaningful event that combines fitness, fun, and a heartfelt cause!
Whether you choose to walk or run, your participation will not only help spread awareness about the challenges of managing diabetes but also highlight the importance of accessible healthcare. Let’s come together to make a positive impact, celebrate life, and show our support for those who face similar struggles. Lace up your running shoes and be part of this meaningful event that combines fitness, fun, and a heartfelt cause!
Organiser's Description
Hello everybody.
I am Gabriel and I am proud and happy to introduce to you my very first 5 K run/ walk. This race was inspired by the struggles that mother faced with a horrific disease called diabetes. My mother was an amazing woman who had taken care of herself and health the best way that she could while she was living with this disease. However, sadly she died last year August of 2024 due to diabetic complications. This was very traumatic for our family.
Ive personally seen how hard it was for my mother to be able to afford her diabetic medicine when she really needed it, even with the insurance that she had . Having to pay for medicine while Paying bills and taking care of other household necessities can all be a lot to anybody. What a lot of people dont know is that unfortunately, whatever insurance wont pay most have to pay a remaining balance out of pocket. So, when I think about what she went through with this disease, and I think about how many other people are dealing with the same issues as she was. It makes me want to be a voice and lend encouragement to those who dont truly understand that health is really wealth.
I want to thank you for being a part of this amazing event, lets walk, run, grow and get fit together.
I am Gabriel and I am proud and happy to introduce to you my very first 5 K run/ walk. This race was inspired by the struggles that mother faced with a horrific disease called diabetes. My mother was an amazing woman who had taken care of herself and health the best way that she could while she was living with this disease. However, sadly she died last year August of 2024 due to diabetic complications. This was very traumatic for our family.
Ive personally seen how hard it was for my mother to be able to afford her diabetic medicine when she really needed it, even with the insurance that she had . Having to pay for medicine while Paying bills and taking care of other household necessities can all be a lot to anybody. What a lot of people dont know is that unfortunately, whatever insurance wont pay most have to pay a remaining balance out of pocket. So, when I think about what she went through with this disease, and I think about how many other people are dealing with the same issues as she was. It makes me want to be a voice and lend encouragement to those who dont truly understand that health is really wealth.
I want to thank you for being a part of this amazing event, lets walk, run, grow and get fit together.
Races
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5 K Run/ Walk
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 17th October 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
$25.00
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Location
1002 Bert kouns inds loop., Shreveport, 71118, LA, United States
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