Diabetes rates in First Nations people prompts cross country tour

Anishinabek Police Service Sgt. Ken Dokis welcomes NDNCYCLE cyclist Darin Corbire to the Nipissing area Thursday with a donation.

A group of cyclists calling themselves "NDNCYCLE" made a stop at the Union of Ontario Indians head office today to rest up and refuel before continuing on there cross country trek.

The group is cycling across the country in an effort to raise awareness of the high rates of diabetes among First Nations people in Canada, and to promote a healthy and active lifestyle as a part of diabetes Management.

Team leader Darin Corbire with eight youth cyclists kicked off the cross-Canada tour July 1st in St. John's, Newfoundland and hope to wrap up the journey in Saanich, British Columbia August 30th.

Corbire, who has type two diabetes, comes from a family with a long history of the disease and says active living is one of the best ways to combat diabetes.

He says the group is grateful for the outpouring of support, generosity and hospitality the communities have shown the group along the way.



Visit www.ndncycle.ca to make a donation.