(MOBILE, Ala.) - Saturday was "Step Out for Diabetes" Day. Hundreds of walkers stepped out for the annual walk to stop the disease.
It's sponsored by the American Diabetes Association. Along with a big crowd, there was good music and food.
"This event creates awareness. It's the 20th anniversary of the event. Every year it gets bigger and bigger. Diabetes is a widespread disease with some serious complications, and we really have to get the word out," said Carol Grant.
Over 500 walkers took part in Saturday's event.