4th Annual Community Walk and Health Fair Save the Date August 28, 2016 Freeport, NY

FREEPORT, N.Y. - July 14, 2016 - PRLog -- Freeport Medical Supply, Inc. is presenting its 4^th Annual Community Walk and Health Fair starting on Sunday August 28^th 2016 at 75^th S. Main Street, Freeport, NY 11520 (Between Merrick Road and Sunrise Highway). This event will help the American Diabetes Association (ADA) to raise donations and awareness of the impact of diabetes as well as spread the word about how physical activity and eating well can lead to a healthier life. The start time for the Walk and Health Fair is 8 AM - 4 PM.

Music by Keith Djrawkiss (https://www.facebook.com/djrawkiss)

Diabetes is a devastating disease. In the U. S., nearly 26 million Americans are living with diabetes and another 79 million Americans have prediabetes. Much of the economic burden of diabetes is related to its complications, including blindness, amputation, kidney failure, heart attack and stroke.

By walking in this event, you will inspire others to join you to walk and raise money. The donations given to the American Diabetes Association will spread awareness of the devastating effects of diabetes, fund lifesaving research, and provide access to community programs and free resources that help those living with diabetes to live well.

About Chuck Madu Founder Community Walk and Health Fair :Chuck Madu is a native of Nigeria, Chuck (Nigerian name shortened for Chukwuma) came to America in September 1995.  Like most immigrants who sojourn to the shores of America each year in hopes for a better life, Chuck Madu came to America with a dream: a better life through education.

Chuck wanted more than just a college degree, though.  He wanted to own his own business, and not just any business, but a medical supply and drugstore.   Today, less than fifteen years after arrival to America, Chuck Madu has realized his childhood dream of education and ownership of his own business, and today, he residents of the Incorporated Village of Freeport enjoy the services of Chuck Madu's medical supply and drugstore.

"I came to America to train for what I wanted to do in life.  I wanted to become a health care professional.  Chuck Madu's educational journey began at the Borough of Manhattan Community College in the spring of 1998, where he graduated with an associate's degree in science.  Upon graduation, he matriculated at Long Island University Brooklyn campus.  He studied pharmacy, and in 2002, Chuck Madu obtained his doctor of pharmacy degree (Pharm.D).  Next, he went to work for Walgreens and spent six years in the drugstore chain's employ.

Never losing sight of his dream, Dr. Madu resigned from Walgreens in December 2006, parting with job security and great income.  Yet, undeterred by not having job security, he registered and began his medical supply and drugstore business, Freeport Medical Supply, Inc. in May 2006.

Gratified with how far he has come, Chuck admits with no regrets, saying "I made a bold step.  I didn't really have the means to begin my own business, but I knew that I wanted to have my own.  I wanted to provide services, my own services to customers.  I like the satisfaction of having my own.  Chuck Madu is committed to community wellness, especially where Diabetes is concerned.  Last August, he partnered with American Diabetes Association to host Community Walk for the Cure of Diabetes, and he plans to make the walk a yearly event.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcL8tet5Y5c Footage from last year's walk and health fair.



Calling All Sponsors,Vendors, Exhibitors, Performers, Businesses, Churches, Schools and Organizations to participate.

For more information or to register call: 516-208-7809 OR 516-582-5076
EMAIL: MARYCOMMUNITYWALKANDHEALTHFAIR@GMAIL.COM for complete details.

Admission free to the public.

REGISTER ☆ DONATE ☆ AND FIND OUR COMMUNITY WALK AT:www.diabetes.org/ freeportxtracarepharmacywalk

Walk Name: Xtra Care Pharmacy Get Fit & Be Healthy Community Walk and Health Fair