The St. Ignace Area Wellness Coalition and the Diabetes Self- Management Education Program at Mackinac Straits Hospital are organizing "walk for diabetes" to raise awareness about the disease. The walk is scheduled for Saturday, September 12, at American Legion Park in downtown St. Ignace. Registration begins at 9 a.m., with the walk starting at 10 a.m.

The goal of the walk is to raise awareness of the deficiency disease as well as raise funds to continue diabetes education and community support to donate diabetes supplies to area resi- dents who cannot afford them.

Teams are formed, and individuals on each team collect donations from sponsors.

Walkers will walk along the boardwalk from American Legion Park to Kiwanis Park and back. Transportation will be available for those who do not wish to make the return trip. Refreshments will be served, and diabetes education information will be available for those interested.

For more information or to register, contact Carol Elmblad at 643-7284.