Lyttle lends support to diabetes fundraising team

Alliance East Belfast MLA Chris Lyttle has lent his support to a group of cyclists who are fundraising for Diabetes UK. A group from Square Wheels CC, who all have diabetes, will cycle 200km from Ballyshannon to the Titanic Centre, Belfast. For more information please go to http://www.justgiving.com/teams/strivefor5

Chris Lyttle MLA said: “With over 70,000 people in Northern Ireland living with diabetes, this event is a great way to raise awareness of a condition that is expected to affect more and more people over the coming years.

“By cycling over 200km, they are showing that diabetes does not have to be a barrier to living a full and active life.

“As a big supporter of cycling, I hope it will also encourage more people to take up this and other forms of active transport.”

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