· The streets of Valladolid will be dyed blue again with a solidarity walk that aims to raise awareness among the population about this condition

· Registration, which consists of a bib number and shirt, costs €3 and can be done from April 28 at the Vallsur reception and at the ADIVA headquarters

· "Diabetes affects about 13% of the population, but it continues to be a great unknown," says Javier García, president of ADIVA

Valladolid, April 26, 2023.- The streets of the city of Valladolid will be dyed blue again next Saturday, May 20 to celebrate the Diabetes Solidarity March, a massive event that has brought together thousands of people in past editions. The walk will start at 10:30 a.m. from the facilities of the Vallsur shopping center, organizer of the march together with the Valladolid Diabetes Association (ADIVA).

The objective of this solidarity march is to raise awareness of the importance of early detection of diabetes and awareness of a life condition that affects more than one in ten Spaniards. “About 13% of the population lives with diabetes, but it is still a great unknown for most people. Raising awareness about its incidence in society is very important and a march like the one we are going to celebrate helps to give greater visibility and instill healthy lifestyle habits”, affirms Javier García, president of the Valladolid Diabetes Association.

The day will be held in a festive atmosphere since, after the march, there will be musical performances, activities for the little ones and a great raffle of gifts in the outdoor facilities of Vallsur. “One more year, we once again join forces with ADIVA to organize one of the most emblematic solidarity marches for the city of Valladolid. We want this day to become a benchmark for raising awareness and visibility of diabetes, and thus help prevent and facilitate early detection of this pathology”, explains Pablo Pérez, manager of Vallsur.

It is estimated that in Castilla y León there are more than 300,000 people with diabetes, although almost half are not diagnosed. In Valladolid, nearly 32,000 people already know that they live with a condition that requires daily care and attention that influences medical, nutritional, and emotional aspects. For this reason, awareness is essential to deal with diabetes, whose complications can be avoided or limited thanks to healthy lifestyle habits. And precisely, that will be the goal of the Diabetes Solidarity March on May 20 in Valladolid.

*Registration for the great Diabetes Solidarity March, from April 28 at the Vallsur reception and at the ADIVA headquarters (C/ Párroco Domicio Cuadrado, 4)

About ADIVA – www.diabetesvalladolid.com/

The Valladolid Diabetes Association is a non-profit and self-help association that began working in 1978 to meet the needs of this group. It is recognized as of public utility. Among some of its objectives are emotional support in the diagnosis stage, defense of the rights of people with diabetes for their integration into society and improvement of the quality of life of patients through information and various recreational and educational activities that it organizes. Among its most recent projects is the publication of the first Guide for Attention to Students with Diabetes in CYL together with the rest of the regional Associations and the Ministry of Education and a cycle of talks in rural municipalities for the elderly, with the collaboration of the Valladolid Provincial Council.

About Vallsur - www.vallsur.com

Since its opening, the Vallsur shopping center, managed by CBRE REAL ESTATE, has become a benchmark in the city of Valladolid. With an area of ​​35,160 m2, more than 90 stores and 2,000 parking spaces, the center offers its customers a wide range of services whose objective is to satisfy all their needs. In addition, Vallsur has a clear policy of commitment to the environment, as demonstrated by its environmental management system in accordance with the ISO 14001:2004 standard.

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