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With Type 2 diabetes. which is what the majority of diabetics suffer from. the pancreas does not produce enough insulin. or the body does not properly use the insulin it makes. As a result. glucose/sugar builds up in the blood instead of being used for energy. Type 1 diabetes is an autoim- mune disease in which a person's pancreas stops producing insulin. a hormone that enables people to get energy from their food. according to the association. “She's good. She's healthv." he lack Minacs wanted to get the community involved in a healthy. active and fun event that also raised money for a cause close to his heart. Which is why he created the Sugar Free 5K nut/walk. All money raised goes to the Canadian Diabetes Association. There are more than nine million Canadians living with diabetes or prediabetes. More than 20 people are newly diagnosed every hour of every day. according to the Canadian Diabetes Association website. Minacs' daughter. Sarah. was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes thnee years ago. Minacs was hoping in its first year to raise $5.000. but with almust 200 participants mgisterui for the lune 15 Smufiville event. he has now set his sights on a goal of $10,000. “Chances zire somebody know somebody who's inflected." the 44-year-old Stoufin'lle resident said. Sugar Free 5K run/walk has already beaten goal ‘Chances are somebody knows somebody who’s affeaed.‘ . She's healthy." he Participants receive a 'l‘~shirt. great race kit items. as well as pust- race cheer and massages. Prizes Because of the course terrain. bikes and muerblades are not allowed. however. stmllers are. back to the arena. Organizer lack Minacs and son Evan are mwed up about Stouffville‘s new charity run. which leaves the Clippers Sports Complex June 15‘ willbeawardedrothetop male and female finishers. as well as the top fundraiser. A number of items will also be up for grabs via a silent auc- tion on race morning. including a six-month unlimited yoga pass. COMING UP a weekend yoga retreat. a signed plaque from the Maple beefs and a wet/ dry vacuum. among othera Some of the entrants partici- pating the inaugural event include Councillor Rob llamave. MP Paul (Zalandra and mayoral candidate lustin Altmann. People can register as an indi~ vidual for $33 or as a team/family for $25 per person. To register or donate. go to m. stouflvifleSMa STAFF PHOYO/STEVE SOMEWILLE