American Diabetes Association Metro East Manager Rawnie Berry congratulated SIUE Chancellor Julie Furst-Bowe earlier this week for the University’s contribution to the success of the 2013 Metro East Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes.
SIUE was a Platinum Sponsor of the October 5 event. Furst-Bowe spoke at the Walk Day’s opening ceremony. SIUE staff managed a publicity tent, and displayed literature and promotional material. Eleven SIUE student organizations raised $1,850.
Local attendance was a record 775 participants. Overall, the event raised $110,309, which made the Metro East Step Out No. 1 nationally in exceeding its ADA goal.
Photo (L to R): SIUE Vice Chancellor of University Relations Patrick Hundley, ADA Metro East Manager Rawnie Berry, SIUE Chancellor Julie Furst-Bowe, SIUE Administrative Associate Karen Kaufman and SIUE Director of Annual Giving Julie Babington.