Knicks legend John Starks will join elected officials in Southeast Queens to take part in the second Walk for Wellness this Saturday.
Starting at 8:30 a.m. at Roy Wilkins Park (Merrick Blvd and Foch Blvd), residents will walk to put the community back on a track to a healthy lifestyle.
In Southeast Queens, one in four adults get no physical exercise, and one in five are obese. Being overweight increases risks for heart diseases and other problems, especially diabetes. According to officials, 10 percent of adults in Southeast Queens suffer from diabetes, which is above the city average of 8 percent.
If not for the health, come for the free giveaways, which will be given to every participant.
