it’s november World Diabetes Awareness Month and to raise awareness of the ‘silent killer’ Lions clubs in Waihī, Paeroa, Katikati and Omokoroa are planning an event this weekend.

The event is a walk around the edge Waihī’s Martha Mine – about 5 km.

Lions Clubs in New Zealand plan walks where locals take a measured walk on a given day. The distances covered are aggregated and are hoped to reach a national total of 15,000 km (equaling or bettering the total length of New Zealand’s coastline).

Although this is an awareness campaign, the lions hope to raise funds through gold coin donations. The Bay of Plenty Diabetes Association will fund its annual family camp for children with the disease, many of whom have type 1 diabetes.

Meet at the Pump House (top of Seddon St, Waihī) anytime on November 17 between 8am and 12pm. Go as little or as much as you like.

For more information contact David Parish 021 025 88009.

– Advertiser Katikati