Therapeutic footwear maker Dr. Comfort will join the American Diabetes Association’s Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes fundraising walk as a National Team in 2014.
As a National Team, Dr. Comfort has committed to raising $100,000 for the Association by the end of 2014. Dr. Comfort employees, friends, family members, customers and vendors are invited to join Dr. Comfort’s corporate team to participate in any of the 110 Step Out events nationwide.
Every mile walked and dollar raised by Dr. Comfort participants supports the Association’s research, information and advocacy efforts to improve the lives of those affected by diabetes. Dr. Comfort will also provide educational materials through the Association’s Center for Information and Community Support and Living with Type 2 Diabetes program.
“The fight against diabetes is extremely important to Dr. Comfort,” said Rob Heglin, product manager at Dr. Comfort. “Step Out walks provide an ideal opportunity for Dr. Comfort employees, friends and family members to get involved in the fight to Stop Diabetes. The Association provides critical services, support and information to those with diabetes, and we’re proud to get more involved in the cause through our commitment as a National Team.”
Dr. Comfort will also have a booth at 12 of Step Out Walks across the country between late August and late November. In addition to participating in Step Out walks, Dr. Comfort is currently donating $10 from every sale of a pair of shoes from its Athletic Shoe line to the Association to support the fight to Stop Diabetes.
“The American Diabetes Association is thrilled to have Dr. Comfort as a National Team for our Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes events in 2014,” said David McShea, National Managing Director, Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes, American Diabetes Association. “Funds raised through our Step Out Walk to Stop Diabetes support advocacy, research and programs for people living with diabetes.”
Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes has been taking place for more than 20 years in more than 110 locations nationwide, and has has raised more than $175,000,000 to date. For more information, please visit www.diabetes.org/stepout.