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Dead River Bridge Walk for Diabetes
October 13 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
A Dead River Bridge Walk for Diabetes has been set for Sunday, October 13th, from noon – 3 with walk from 12 to 1pm with options for drawings and resource fair to follow. The event is centered at the picnic area of Marquette Tourist Park, 2145 Sugarloaf Ave. in Marquette, Michigan, hosted by the Marquette Lions Club. The FREE event is intended to support individuals living with diabetes through the importance of physical activity. A 2.2-mile picturesque walk starting at the picnic site#1 following the city bike path under the historic Co Rd 550 Dead River Bridge out to the other newer Dead River Bridge on Lake Superior.
This walk supports all individuals living with diabetes (both types 1 and 2) including pre-diabetes, the event is part of Lions International STRIDES activities, which are a fun and engaging way for physical activity and help community members connect with one another to promote diabetes awareness .