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Kurt Bauman’s Mission…
In the summer of 2002 Kurt Bauman had the shock of a lifetime. At the age of 35, he learned that he had Type 1 Diabetes and would face an unrelenting battle to control his blood sugar for the rest of his life.
Kurt was never an avid athlete or runner. In a spontaneous effort to push back at his diagnosis, he entered his name in the lottery for the New York City marathon. Surprisingly enough, Kurt won a bib number and after 18 weeks of rigorous training ran with an insulin pump and food reserves, checking his glucose levels every 5 miles. The accomplishment he felt as he crossed the finish line was incredible. In that moment a mission was born. Now Kurt is committed to running 50 marathons in all 50 United States. So far, he has completed thirty-four marathons in 31 states. Kurt has accomplished 3 continents….North America, Europe and Antarctica!! He has 2 more states on his list for the rest of 2011!
This quest will not be accomplished overnight, and as a diabetic, Kurt remembers everyday that it is a gift and privilege to have the ability to run for diabetes – and to represent diabetics everywhere who can’t. His passion for running has transformed his typical suburban life into a nationwide journey of hope to support the diabetes cause and inspire others.
Kurt’s mission is three-fold:
- To increase awareness of Diabetes, and reach out to the 6 million Americans who unknowingly suffer from this disease without treatment.
- To prevent Type 2 Diabetes and other chronic illnesses by encouraging people to be the cure through diet, exercise and a healthy lifestyle.
- To empower people everywhere to push past their fears and strive to accomplish their goals.
