11/17/2025
The American Diabetes Association Step Out Walk brought the community together in a way that felt hopeful, energized, and deeply human.
Everywhere I looked, there were families, teams, healthcare workers, volunteers, dogs, kids, and people from every background showing up with purpose.
You could feel the unity.
You could feel the passion.
And you could feel the stories—every person walking for someone.
What stood out to me was:
• The early morning buzz as exhibitors set up and teams gathered in matching shirts
• The long line of people signing the “Why I Walk” wall with names, memories, and promises
• The DJ bringing joy and movement to the crowd
• The healthcare partners and organizations such as Abbott , Memorial Hermann Health System , Houston Methodist , SCAN Health, Novo Nordisk , Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, UnitedHealthcare, Prairie View A&M University and the many other companies and community groups that shared education and support.
• The walkers that where walking for their family and friends.
For me, it was a reminder:
Diabetes touches every community.
But so does compassion.
So does education.
So does action.
And days like this show what’s possible when we come together with one mission: fighting diabetes through awareness, prevention, and support.
I’m grateful to have been a part of it.
Grateful for every handshake, every question, every conversation.
And grateful for the opportunity to continue bringing prevention education to the people who need it most.
(This video contains music from Shutterstock, licensed by Splice video editing app.)
