… celebrates 10th anniversary of PolliePedal
Attorney General Vanessa Goodwin MLC, Guy Barnett MP and Madeleine Ogilvy MP will join Diabetes Tasmania CEO Caroline Wells to officially launch the 2015 Medibank PolliePedal, marking the 10th anniversary of the event in the state.
There are nearly 27,000 Tasmanians living with diabetes and an estimated 45,000 are at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Six Tasmanians develop diabetes every day.
A team of 26 dedicated cyclists, including the three state politicians, is geared up and set to spread awareness and education messages about diabetes across southern Tasmania, this year highlighting the importance of preventative health.
The annual event commenced in partnership with former Senator Guy Barnett in 2006 and has since raised over $430,000 to support the thousands of Tasmanians diagnosed with diabetes as well as promoting healthy living in the community.
Diabetes Tasmania CEO Caroline Wells said PolliePedal was the flagship fundraising event for the health charity, connecting participants with local communities to raise awareness of the risks associated with diabetes.
“Kicking-off from St Johns Primary School in Richmond today, the riders will travel the southern region on their 300km, three-day journey, taking in New Norfolk and the Channel before crossing the finish line in Seven Mile Beach on Sunday afternoon,” Ms Wells said.
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