Walking. It’s such a simple motion that we don’t often stop to consider its importance. But what if we could harness this simple act to drastically improve our health and wellbeing?
Diabetes, Alpha Gamma Delta’s chosen philanthropic focus, is affecting our members and their families and friends at an astounding rate. Nearly one in ten American adults suffers from the disease, and one in three babies born today will develop diabetes. But there’s hope—together as sisters, we can defeat diabetes one step at a time.
Through the Walk to 2010 Challenge, Alpha Gams are doing just that. A charge has been made to each Alpha Gamma Delta sister to walk 1,000 miles—the distance from the Fraternity's International Headquarters in Indianapolis, Indiana to the Convention 2010 location in Tampa, Florida—between June 2008 and June 2010.
Sound intimidating? It might. But if we count each and every walk—every treadmill session, every lap around the mall, every hike in the woods—and maybe even add a few more walks into our lives, we can do it. At the same time, we’ll improve our health and enjoy time spent in an active lifestyle with our sisters, families and friends.
The Fraternity will be with you each step of the way, offering encouragement and resources to help you succeed in this ambitious goal. A special online community has been created for sisters to share their stories, tips and progress. Members who complete the 1,000 mile challenge will receive special recognition and prizes.
So get out there—
Lace up your shoes, grab a sister and join us as we defeat diabetes one step at a time!
Step 1—Sign up!
Click here to register electronically for the Walk to 2010 Challenge!
Step 2—Visit our online community!
After you register electronically for the Challenge, visit our online community at www.walkto2010.org to start connecting with your fellow walkers.
Step 3—Start walking!
Track your distance daily, and start adding up those miles. You can use this spreadsheet to keep track of your progress, and using a pedometer is a great way to measure how far you’ve gone. Spread the word, and get your sisters, friends and family members walking too. Don’t forget that charity walks are a great way to add up steps and contribute to your community at the same time!
Step 4—Keep us posted!
Report your mileage on either a monthly or a quarterly basis by e-mailing walkto2010@alphagammadelta.org.
Step 5—Celebrate success!
Enjoy the physical and mental benefits of improving your fitness and lowering your risk of diabetes. Share your success stories with us and with fellow sisters at www.walkto2010.org, because together, we can defeat diabetes!
