Wellness - Upcoming Program Events
Take Control
Learn your risk factors with a free blood glucose test and a calculation of your body mass index (BMI) at your local Y, screening dates and locations listed below. If you learn that you are at risk or prediabetic, our staff will be available to answer any questions you have about the program or your risk factors.
Also, be sure to check out the latest upcoming events to get involved in the community to help find a cure for those already living with diabetes.
Upcoming Glucose and BMI Screenings
| Date | Location | Time |
| May 14 | Arlington Family YMCA | 8:00am - 11:00am |
| May 15 | Barco-Newton Family YMCA | 8:00am - 12:00pm |
| May 16 | Dye Clay Family YMCA | 8:00am - 12:00pm |
| May 17 | Williams Family YMCA | 8:00am - 12:00pm |
| May 18 | Riverside Presbyterian Apartments | 10:00am - 12:00pm |
| May 19 |
Womens Health and Wellness Spiritual Retreat The Jacksonville Landing |
8:00am - 12:00pm |
| May 21 | Winston Family YMCA | 8:00am - 11:00am |
| May 22 | McArthur Family YMCA | Time TBA |
| May 23 | St. Augustine Family YMCA | 8:00am - 12:00pm |
| May 24 | Yates Family YMCA | Time TBA |
Upcoming Events
Tour De Cure
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Jacksonville's 8th annual Tour is known for safety, high service and FUN! Tour has routes for everyone in the family, highlighting the best scenery Northeast Florida has to offer! 2012’s required fundraising minimum is $150 (doesn't include registration fee). Take the ride of your life with Jax Tour Saturday, May 19, 2012 at England, Thims & Miller.
Contact Kimberly Lewis at klewis@diabetes.org 888-DIABETES x3061 or 904-730-7200 x3061 for rider, team, sponsor or volunteer information. Learn more about training rides or register online today.
Camp JADA
June 18 - 21, 2012
Camp JADA is a four day camp for children ages 6-12 with diabetes, and campers have the option of bringing a sibling or friend without diabetes. Camp JADA provides the excitement and activities of a typical summer camp, while creating a greater awareness of diabetes. Through games, activities, and interactive education, campers will learn how to become more comfortable with the physical and emotional challenges that are associated with diabetes.
Contact Stephanie Frechette at sfrechette@diabetes.org, 888-DIABETES x3060 or 904-730-7200 x3060 for registration, camp counselor, sponsor or volunteer information. Registration is available online.
Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes
November 10, 2012
Step Out Walk to Stop Diabetes is the Association’s signature special event fundraising campaign. With strong support from the business community including sponsorship and corporate teams, participants register and recruit friends or co-workers to walk and raise money. The day of the event is a party to celebrate the fundraising accomplishments of the teams and individual participants.
Contact Amanda Intravaia at aintravaia@diabetes.org, 888-DIABETES x3103 or 904-730-7200 x3103. Learn more about Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes.
