On Oct. 27, more than 5,000 walkers representing local businesses, families, schools and other organizations participated in the annual JDRF South Jersey Chapter’s Walk to Cure Diabetes at the Susquehanna Bank Center in Camden. JDRF South Jersey Chapter is based in Cherry Hill.
The South Jersey JDRF Walk Program raises more than $1 million annually, which helps fund research toward preventing, better treating and curing type one diabetes and its complications. This year’s walk was chaired by Tony Foster, Lorraine Silk and Sue Walsingham. The theme of this year’s walk was “revved up for the cure.” The walk drew an enthusiastic crowd of all ages, driven to support a great cause while enjoying an event that included music, performances by Dance City TV Dancers, Camden Sophisticated Sisters, clowns and mascots who entertained the crowd.
The walk began at 9:30 a.m. with a special welcome from the Camden Mayor Dana Redd.
The entire walk was approximately three miles along the Waterfront.
At the walk’s completion participants were welcomed back by cheerleaders and continuing entertainment, Wawa and other sponsors provided walkers with refreshments.
VIP participants who raised more than $750 enjoyed special catering by Olive Garden and Moe’s Southwest Grill and massages by Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa.
Donations are still being accepted at walk.jdrf.org.
