Ironman Competitor with Diabetes Encourages Others to Live Without Limits
June 1, 2009
WHO/ As part of an inspirational nationwide tour, "Iron Andy" Holder,
WHAT: an Ironman competitor who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at
age 36, will participate in a Wellness Fair at a Honolulu
pharmacy on Tuesday, June 2, 2009. Andy will be joined by a 14-
year-old boy with type 1 diabetes, who was inspired by Andy's
personal story (from 11 am - 1pm). The two met at a health event
at a local pharmacy in October 2008 when Andy first visited
Honolulu.
-- Don Quijote Pharmacy, 801 Kaheka Street, Tuesday, June 2, 2009
from 10 am - 2 pm
After his diagnosis in 2005, Andy was determined not to let the
disease hold him back and then decided to become an Ironman
competitor -- an extraordinary test of strength, will and
endurance. The Ironman competition requires Andy to swim 2.4
miles, bike 112 miles and run a full marathon of 26.2 miles.
Since 2006, Andy has traveled the U.S. encouraging others in
"Living Without Limits" -- a national campaign to motivate those
with chronic conditions to manage their health and strive for
their dreams. His uplifting journey has inspired many people to
better manage their health or to even compete in triathlons, just
like Andy.
WHEN/ Iron Andy will appear at the following location:
WHERE: -- June 2, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Don Quijote Pharmacy
801 Kaheka Street
Honolulu 96814
Call 215-830-9890 or e-mail iris@kapnek.com to schedule an
interview.
WHY: Iron Andy travels around the country bringing his inspiring
message to hundreds of people, including many living with
chronic conditions. With the Good Neighbor Pharmacy network of
community pharmacists, Andy is spreading the message of "Managing
Diabetes: Living Without Limits."
In Hawaii, nearly 8 percent of the adult population has been
diagnosed with diabetes, up from 6 percent five years ago, and 5
percent a decade ago, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention. The disease also has a disproportionate
impact on Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders and Asians.
Not everyone with diabetes can become an Ironman competitor, but
by following Andy's example of closely monitoring his
condition and working with health professionals, people with
diabetes or other chronic conditions can lead healthy,
productive lives -- and live without limits.
Andy is available for interviews on Monday, June 1st and Tuesday,
June 2nd.
To schedule an interview, contact Iris Raylesberg at Kapnek
Communications, 215-830-9890 or via
e-mail at iris@kapnek.com. For more information about Iron Andy,
visit http://livingwithoutlimits.diabetes-shoppe.com.
SOURCE Good Neighbor Pharmacy
Source: newswire