Boots & Brews Fundraiser for El Paso Diabetes

0:00El Paso stepping up to fight diabetes with a hot fundraiser called Boots & Brews this week. It's a Western themed mixer on April 29th at 6 p.m. at the Shaq Wings & Brews on Price Stanley Place. All proceeds go straight to the El Paso Center for Diabetes, funding local programs for education, prevention, and management. Diabetes hits El Paso harder than most places, with about 13.9% of adults dealing with it, higher than Texas or National, averages. Organizers are rallying the community for networking and giving back, knowing early action can cut down new cases big time. This hits home because the disease is a top killer here, especially for older folks, leading to serious long-term issues if not handled right. Folks are coming together since millions nationwide get diagnosed yearly and way more go undetected. The center keeps the momentum with their annual faces of diabetes conference coming up in May. IAID's been running since 2003, pulling in. Health pros to swap tips on better care.

1:02Tickets are going fast, so if you're in the borderland, grab one and join the fight. It's how we keep thousands of families healthier. One brew at a. Time. Local news. Powered by AI. This is El Paso News today.