Walk with me, Akram tells Lankans

Lakmini RODRIGO

COLOMBO: Pakistani cricket star Wasim Akram will lead a walk against diabetes, tomorrow from 8.00 a.m. from the Ceylinco House, Colombo and move forward passing the World Trade Centre, Lake House Roundabout, Trans Asia, Gangaramaya Temple area and end at the Island newspaper publication House premises.

Akram, a diabetic since 1997, is in Colombo to deliver the message to prevent, control diabetes and save the nation from the disease.

The world renowned star has been carrying out his humanitarian mission to many Asian countries including India and his own country Pakistan.

According to him, diabetes is an easily manageable disease if the accurate treatment and healthy habits are maintained. His mission is to go to the people with the message of controlling diabetes with proper health care.

Akram the cricket idol said he appreciates the support he gets from his family, team members, friends and cricket fans to control the disease. He requested the public to do the same for their family members or friends who suffer from the disease.

"I have seen many children as young as four suffering from diabetes and I am pleading to parents to watch their children with care as the sooner the disease is diagnosed the easier it is to control it", he said.

"Anyone willing to join me in my mission is welcome to the walk", he said requesting the public to participate in the walk and join hands with him in carrying the message throughout the country.