This 5K fun run/walk was inspired by Justin Haas, a friend of my son Harmon. They have been friends since preschool and Justin was diagnosed with diabetes at 3 years old. Harmon came home one day and said we have to bring a different snack because Justin has diabetes and can't eat sugar. His parents; Wayne and Carrie have been amazing. As a registered nurse it is rare to see the way they have embraced diabetes and live with it and deal with it like there is nothing out of the ordinary. It is my hope that this 5K fun run/walk will show everyone how active and healthy you can be with diabetes and raise some money for a fantastic organization like the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. That is how the Mascoutah Meltdown 5K fun run/walk got started.
