Calgarys Sikh community rallies to raise funds for diabetes [Video]

A group of Sikh motorcyclists  took to the streets of Calgary Sunday to raise money and awareness of diabetes research and education.

About 15 riders participated in Ride for Cause, part of 200 across the country in places such as Regina, Winnipeg, Brampton and more, who rode in support of Diabetes Canada.

More than four million people are diagnosed with diabetes in Canada, with a disproportionately high number of them in the South Asian community – which motorcycle club member Jasreet Randhawa confirmed.

“Diabetes is something that hits close to home with us,” Randhawa said. “Whether our community likes to admit it or not, it is a very serious problem in our community.

“We’d like to spotlight  the resources that are available to people that are dealing with diabetes,” he added, “and what they can do to counter diabetes.”

“It’s an invisible disease,” said Diabetes Canada special events manager Tawnia …