The Rosebud Sioux Tribe of South Dakota is holding the second annual Four Directions Walk for diabetes today.

The walk covers four miles in each direction. It is aimed at encouraging healthy lifestyles in the fight against diabetes.

Get the Story:
Tribe sponsors diabetes walk (The Rapid City Journal 5/3)

Relevant Links:
Rosebud Sioux Tribe - http://www.rosebudsiouxtribe-nsn.gov

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