"40-50% of Native people have some form of Diabetes. It is a crippling disease that if left unchecked will doom the population of Native people within 500 years. Therefore we as Native Nations must declare war on Diabetes. Within 50 years we must completely reverse it.
Dennis Banks September 2010
It is the intention of the Longest Walk III to set in motion a series of plans that will return us to a path long followed by our ancestors. A path of planting, growing, harvesting crops and healthy eating. This habit linked to the daily activity of walking, running and general exercise will close the door to Diabetes, Heart failure, kidney failure and other related health concerns.
We will once again have demonstrated to the 7th Generation that we insured their survival. That is the goal of the walk. It is a goal that is achievable. There is no other answer. Failure is not an option. We Shall be Victorious.
