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A IOKM sponsored walk in aid of the Clare Branch of the Diabetes Federation of Ireland takes place in Ennis on Sunday, August 31.
The walk commences at lpm from the Less Road Sports and Amenity Park, finishing at the same venue.
Branch secretary Grainne Flynn said that they were thrilled with the success of the event last year and hoped to do even better this year, with the help of the people in Clare.
The money raised will go towards enabling the Clare branch continue
to provide free support groups for people with diabetes and their fami- lies and to other local activities such as diabetes screenings and education and awareness meetings.
The money will also go towards helping the Diabetes Federation of Ireland run CODE – Community Orientated Diabetes Education, a structured education programme for people with Type 2 diabetes, which the federation initiated in 2007.
CODE provides its participants with one-to-one education on how to manage their diabetes and aims to improve their quality of life.
Anna Clarke, Health Promotion and Research Manager of the Diabe- tes Federation of Ireland explained CODE provides vital support to peo- ple with diabetes,
“The philosophy of the CODE pro- gramme is based on empowerment, empathy and self-efficacy; it supports people with diabetes through group learning and participation. CODE encourages participants to become confident in their diabetes self-care management and aims to improve quality of life through informed de- aT (oye sek: lennon
The second CODE programme for
Clare is scheduled for early Septem- ber and anyone wishing to participate in this successful programme should contact Elaine Newell, 087 2174227 with your details.
The walk marks the main focus of a major fundraising drive launched by the Clare branch in June. Organ- isers are hoping that, like last year, big crowds will turn out in support of the event.
For more information on all branch activities and events, 10k sponsor- ship cards or on volunteering on the day, call 087 6415747 or email clarebranchdfi@ gmail.com.