A healthier Chattanooga is a Greater Chattanooga. And healthy living has been an issue for disadvantaged people in our community for years. In fact, in 2004, over 71% of African American and Latino women were overweight or obese—which means extra risk for heart disease and stroke. Equally alarming: the epidemic of childhood obesity continues to rise, with an overweight/obesity rate of 30% for adolescents in Tennessee, leading to a lifetime of health issues. Compounding these health disparities is the growing number of uninsured individuals in our community who cannot afford the most basic health care services to support a healthy lifestyle. The Urban League of Greater Chattanooga has responded to these needs by launching three core health programs to reverse negative health outcomes for disadvantaged people. These programs are helping build a healthier and greater Chattanooga.

• Sisters Together: Move More, Eat Better
• Fit for Life
• Community Health Navigator

Join the American Diabetes Association and participate in Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes

TAKE A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE. JOIN US AS WE STEP OUT ON NOVEMBER 6TH TO SHOW DIABETES WHO IS THE REAL KING OF THE JUNGLE.

Registration is Now Open

3 easy ways to register:  Online,  email  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or call the office at 1-888-DIABETES ext 3342.

Register. Fundraise. Stop Diabetes.

Did you know that 1 in 3 children in the United States faces a future with diabetes?
The American Diabetes Association works everyday to change the frightening future that diabetes has in store, but we need your help. Together we can stop diabetes. Take the first step today by registering to walk in our local Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes event.

Every step you take and every dollar you raise helps the American Diabetes Association provide education programs in our community, protect the rights of people with diabetes and fund critical research for a cure. Once you register, use our online fundraising tools to create your personal web page, email your friends, family and co-workers, accept online donations and raise more money to stop diabetes.

It's more fun to Step Out together! Gather your friends, family and co-workers and form a Step Out team! It's a great way to do good together and share in a fun and healthy community experience. Teams come in all sizes—two or more people make a team! Corporations, friends & family, clubs & organizations and school groups build teams to walk for those who have been touched by diabetes. Get started today by selecting "Form a Team!"

When you walk, you help us stop diabetes. Walking is one of the easiest, most relaxing forms of exercise for many people, but especially for those living with diabetes. By participating in Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes, you can get fit, reduce your risk for type 2 diabetes and support the American Diabetes Association!

Take your first step today.

Join hundreds of people from across Chattanooga and Step Out to Fight Diabetes at the Chattanooga Zoo in Chattanooga on Saturday, November 6, 2010. Take your first step in stopping diabetes and register to walk today. This year's Step Out Walk will feature a 2 mile route with water stations along the way.  Raise $100 for your free ticket to the Zoo after we Step Out.

Come enjoy a festival at the walk with live entertainment and tons of family-friendly events. Included at the this year's walk will be an expanded Health & Fitness Zone, a bigger Kids' Zone and an extended Food & Beverage area. It's free to register and there's no cost to attend the Walk.

Click here to visit the American Diabetes Association Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes webpage.