MOVE: Step up 250k Challenge

250K STEPS. ONE MONTH. ONE LIFE-CHANGING CHALLENGE.

This November, take 250,000 steps – that’s about 8300 steps a day – steps to get fit, steps to feel stronger, and steps that will change the lives of New Zealanders affected by diabetes.

Step up to the challenge and help Diabetes NZ raise funds to change the lives of the over one million Kiwis affected by diabetes. Almost 280,000 Kiwis have diabetes, with a further million predicted to either have pre-diabetes or be at risk. It’s a serious and lifethreatening condition that is often misunderstood, and the high number of people affected means the personal and social costs are enormous.

Diabetes NZ has partnered with Fitbit to create the ‘Step up 250K Challenge’ to raise funds and promote healthy lifestyle habits that have a positive effect on the prevention and management of diabetes.

HOW TO TAKE PART

All you need to take part is a Fitbit, or the free Fitbit app on your mobile phone, or a pedometer or step tracker. There’s no minimum amount to fundraise, but we challenge you to raise $75 – and we’ve made it easier by setting up fundraising page on Givealittle.co.nz.

Our mission is to lead, champion, and advocate for change to reduce diabetes and empower those affected by the disease to lead healthy, active lives.

So, take part in the 250K Challenge and step with friends, family, and whānau over the month of November to get fitter and stronger, and to raise money for Diabetes NZ.

To find out more and register for the challenge, please head to givealittle.co.nz/event/fitbit-250k-challenge-2021.

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