Torbay MP to launch local diabetes fundraiser

Torbay MP Adrian Sanders will be officially opening the Diabetes UK ‘Torbay Walk’ on Sunday, June 12 to raise funds for national diabetes week.

The two mile circular walk begins at 11am from Paignton Sands and will take in the views of Paignton Harbour and Roundham Head.

Diabetes UK hopes to raise £200,000 during diabetes week to expand its Careline information and support service, which helps the 224,000 people in the South West who have been diagnosed with diabetes.

People can register for the event for £5 (children go free) by calling 01823 324 007, emailing south.west@diabetes.org.uk or turning up on the day from 10.30am.

Adrian said: “Diabetes UK provide an exceptional service to hundreds of Torbay diabetics and the Torbay Walk is a great way to support the work they are doing and raise awareness for it.”

• Author
• Recent Posts

the Devon Week

The Devon Week is the name for our Staff Writers here at the Devon Week. If you'd like to become a staff, or named, writer drop us a line. The Devon Week is part of News and Media Republic, a not-for-profit social enterprise, which aims to encourage debate and engagement in the political, social and creative life of the region

Latest posts by the Devon Week (see all)

• Giving blood still needed in all tiers - December 31, 2020
• Pop-up choir a blessing at Northam church’s Covid-safe Christmas Eve service - December 30, 2020
• Meet Bobby and Dizzy the donkeys at Springfield farm’s Christmas event - December 16, 2020