FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- About 200 people went out to take part in the two-mile walk around the track.
There were also booths set up for blood sugar level testing.
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Robert Golden says he wanted to organize the event in Fresno to give back to the community he grew up in.
"I wanted to come back to where I grew up at and let my community know we can be better if we live a healthier lifestyle," said Golden.
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Golden's father battled diabetes and died two years ago.
He says he hopes this event will encourage people to get out and exercise more.