In his ongoing effort to bring critical diabetes care to those who need it, Dr. Larry Halverson is setting off on a cross country bike ride to raise money for the Family Medicine Diabetes Fund.

CoxHealth's Family Medical Care Center is charged with helping hundreds of under privileged patients each year, many of whom suffer the catastrophic effects of diabetes. Dr. Halverson has set out to bring consistent, relevant and preventative care to these patients to help them survive and thrive.

Dr. Halverson will start peddling August 17, 2008 in Anacortes, Washington and will travel for two months until he reaches his goal of Stamford, Connecticut!!

Dr. Halverson says  "As I reflect on my career as a Family Doctor, I am frustrated that diabetes and related chronic conditions are increasingly wreaking havoc on people.  Diabetes is killing my patients and I believe that much of the harm is preventable."   

Click here to read Dr. Halverson’s Article about the motivation for his ride that will be published in the Greene County Medical Society Newsletter

Help Dr. Halverson in his efforts by showing your support here. Check back for frequent updates about his trip.

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Family Medicine Diabetes Fund
CoxHealth Foundation
3525 S. National Ave., Ste 204
Springfield, MO 65807

Recent headlines about the diabetes epidemic

http://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/conditions/06/25/diabetes.rates.ap/index.html