Rep. Marc Veasey, TX-33, Promotes YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program
YMCA to Provide Program Details, Supported by the American Diabetes Association; UT Southwestern to Conduct Free Glucose Screenings
***MEDIA ADVISORY***
Fort Worth, TX—On Monday, May 12th, Congressman Marc Veasey, a member of the Congressional Diabetes Caucus, along with American Diabetes Association and YMCA representatives of Arlington, Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas will inform local seniors about the impact of diabetes in North Texas, and how they can benefit from the YMCA's Diabetes Prevention Program. Seniors at the event will learn if they are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes through free blood glucose screenings courtesy of the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.
WHO:
• U.S. Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33
• Tony Shuman, President and CEO, YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth
• Quin Neal, Executive Director, American Diabetes Association, North Texas
• Roberto Aguirre, CEO, YMCA of Arlington
• Alejo Garcia, YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program Member
• Gordon Echtenkamp, President and CEO, YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas
WHEN:
10:00 A.M. on Monday, May 12, 2014
WHERE:
Lakewest Family YMCA
3737 Goldman Street
Dallas, TX 75212
MEDIA:
Open to press. Members of the media interested in scheduling an interview with Congressman Veasey or attending, pleaseRSVP here or call, Jessica Coscia, at: 202-225-9897.