Sponsors of the program include the School of Allied Health, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, the Pequot Pharmacy and Augustine Medical of Minneapolis. Kenneth Reels, chairman of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Council, who has diabetes, is honorary chairman of the event and will provide opening remarks. The featured speaker is paralympic champion cyclist Pam Fernandes, who will speak on the value of a healthy lifestyle. Her many achievements, despite her blindness, are inspiring. Kane is a graduate of UConn's dietetics program in the School of Allied Health.
Registration includes refreshments and educational materials.