Cesar Becerra's
WORLDWALK
for Diabetes

For immediate release: Contact Sydney Lovelace, 305-444-1932

Modern Day Marco Polo begins Global Journey

50 State Road Trip and 2,000 mile hike on Appalachian Trail was just warm up
for Type 2 Diabetic's 10,000 mile "World Walk" beginning January 4th,
2004, 10:00 a.m. in Key West, Florida.

On the fourth anniversary to the day that Cesar A. Becerra was diagnosed
with Type 2 Diabetes, the young South Florida historian will make history
as the first Diabetic to attempt to circumnavigate the globe on foot! On
January 4th, at approximately 10am, Becerra, will take the first steps on
a journey that will cross four continents, 30 countries and could last
nearly a decade.

The 10,000 mile journey which will begin and end at the historic Key West
Mile Marker is designed as a fundraiser for both The American Diabetes
Association and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. But more
important than funds for research, Becerra will attempt to inspire and
educate Diabetics on the importance of daily exercise.

Thirty-one year old Becerra, remembers the day he was diagnosed with Type
2 Diabetes. "I instantly slipped into a depression, the whole world looked
as if it was coming to an end. Now I know that having Diabetes is far from
the end, it is in fact a grand beginning."

Becerra manages his Diabetes with diet and exercise instead of drugs. He
hopes to inspire and set an example that just a daily regimen of walking
each day can significantly assist Diabetics young and old control their
Diabetes. "Once its under control.well..there is nothing you can't do!"

Becerra is currently ending his tenure as the Marketing Director of The
Los Angeles Filmmakers Cooperative and will be landing in Miami on Jan 1st,
then traveling by bus to Key West. A website will debut soon. For now anybody that would like to donate a tax deductible contribution to the American Diabetes Association or the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation can do
so by calling the 24 hour "World Walk" hotline at 305-444-1932.

To sign up to receive a free monthly e-mail journal update or to assist Becerra on his
journey with homestays, food donation or host a reception/presentation for
your group or school, you can e-mail Becerra at
cesar@lafco.tv