Strides: Lions Walk for Diabetes Awareness

Diabetes Walk

The Strides: Lions Walk for Diabetes Awareness program is an effective way for Lions to educate their communities about diabetes prevention and control. It is an exciting and active method of informing the public about diabetes and diabetic retinopathy, the leading cause of vision loss in adults of working age in industrialized countries.  

Today, every Lions club, district, and multiple district can organize a Strides: Lions Walk for Diabetes Awareness. The Strides Information Packet details how to implement a Strides Lions Diabetes Walk in your community.

Strides Information Packet

The Strides Information Packet includes: 

• The Strides Activity Guide 
• Top 10 Tips for Organizing a Strides Walk 
• Suggested Event Day Timeline 
• Sample Press Release 
• Sample Public Service Announcement 
• Sample Local Government Proclamation 
• Sample Waiver/Registration Form 
• STRIDES Walk Materials Order Form 
• We Stride Lapel Pin
• IDF Country Association Links
• Strides Banner Patch Award Criteria
• Strides Banner Patch Award Application
• Samples of publications for the community:
• • Diabetes Bookmark in all languages
  • Tips to Help You Stay Healthy NDEP 
  • It's Not Too Late to Prevent Diabetes NDEP
  • Tip Sheet: Take Care of Your Feet for a Lifetime  NDEP 
  • Tips for Teens: What Is Diabetes? NDEP
  • Tips for Teens: Be Active NDEP
  • Tips for Teens: Stay at a Healthy Weight  NDEP 
  • Tips for Teens: Dealing with the Ups and Downs of Diabetes  NDEP

Strides Banner Patch Award

A Strides Banner Patch Award is available to qualifying clubs, districts and multiple districts that have organized a Strides Diabetes Walk. Download the criteria and application.

Tell Us About Your Strides Event

Use the Club Service Activity Report to submit a report or photos from your Strides: Lions Walk for Diabetes Awareness.