Les Fontaine and three of his nephews are biking across Canada to raise awareness of diabetes among Native people. His nephews say this is a great way for them to spend their summer vacation, supporting a cause they believe in.
It’s easy to see why they believe in this as Fontaine’s wife has diabetes. They are stopping at friendship centres along the route to teach people to lead a balanced life: eating healthy and exercising.
He is also promoting NADA, or the National Aboriginal Diabetes Association. NADA is attempting to develop initiatives on prevention, education, research, care and support for Aboriginal peoples. It is the only non-profit, non-government group doing so.
