Monday, February 12, 2007

Sea To Shining Sea Walk for Diabetes! Correction...

***** I had their website wrong but it has since been corrected... my apologies *****

What an incredible story this is! 4 people have started a journey across the country, 3 on foot and one driving a motor home for support. They will go from San Diego, CA to Savannah, GA, a total of 2,850 miles! Z-CoiL Corporation donated 2 pair of Z-CoiL footwear each for their trek to make the trip more pleasant.



The trip is very ambitious considering the time of year and the unpredictable weather, but they are doing it for a good cause, and that is to raise awareness for diabetes. Here is some information on the trip and where you can send money if you care to donate to their diabetes awareness or help pay their expenses.



The Trip: San Diego, CA to Savannah, GA
Distance: Approximately 2850 miles
Goal: Walk 20 - 25 miles per day
The Dates: Saturday Jan. 27, 2007 - ?



The walkers are Byron Moats, Wyatt and Margie Moats. Byron's wife, Julia Moats will be driving their motor home, which will be our base support and lodging most of the time. We are walking for the American Diabetes Association. We are hoping to raise awareness of the following:

A. The Dangers of Diabetes
1. High Blood Pressure
2. Heart Disease
3. Stroke
4. High Cholesterol
5. More Prone to Infections

B. The Necessity of Good Exercise Habits
1. Walking Reduces Blood glucose levels
2. Proper Diet Helps Control Glucose Levels



We have two goals:
1. Raise $10,000 for the American Diabetes Assn.
2. Raise $10,000 for our expenses on the walk



Our expenses will include gas for the motor home, food, and occasional lodging in motels to do laundry and just "recharge our batteries." We are about half way to our goal for expenses with about $5,000 in the bank. We are about 1/4th of the way in our quest for ADA funds.



To make a Donation:
To the American Diabetes Association: Please send a check or money order to:
ADA
Attention to Beth Hefner
1900 Powell St. Suite 120
Emeryville, CA 94608.
Please make a notation on the envelope and the check stating it is for "Walk '07".



To help cover the Moats' expenses: Please send check or money order to:
Wyatt Moats
1900 Plymouth Dr.
Providence Village, TX 76227.



You can follow their progress at http://www.c2c4ada.com/.



We wish them success in their journey!



Till later,
Caesar...

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

the web site is actually www.c2c4ada.com.
Bryon Moats is my father-in-law and my husband and I want to thank you for your support.