Story & photo: Maxwell Ayamba
The 100 Black Men Walk for Health Group celebrated its 10th anniversary on June 7th 2014 at Sheffield Hallam University.
The main speaker was Professor Solomon Tesfaye, a specialist in diabetes. He indicated that, for the first time in the history of mankind, non-communicable diseases such as diabetes and heart disease have become significant globally.
The Professor noted that diabetes is now responsible for 3.2 million deaths each year and has overtaken HIV/Aids. He said the only way to tackle diabetes is through change in lifestyle. Exercise is one of the best methods.
The group's most recent walk attracted 17 people. If you would like to be involved too, contact Maxwell Ayamba on 07791 614 433.
The group is open to anyone but particularly encourages BME men to get walking.