Mall of America® breaks a Guinness World Record in celebration of World Diabetes Week
BLOOMINGTON, Minn., Nov. 15, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
| WHAT: |
At 10 a.m. this morning, more than 250 people gathered at Mall of America® to "lace up for diabetes" and successfully break the Guinness World Record for the most people tying their shoes simultaneously. |
| One in three American adults will be affected by diabetes by the year 2050. Novo Nordisk, JDRF and the American Diabetes Association have joined together to raise awareness of World Diabetes Week at Mall of America. |
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| For the rest of the day, guests will have the chance to meet several celebrities who live with Type 1 diabetes and hear their stories. Indy race car driver Charlie Kimball will meet with fans and speak about how he manages to compete at the highest level despite having diabetes. His replica Indy race car is on display in the Rotunda for fan photos. |
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| For more information on the World Diabetes Week Awareness Event, click here. |
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| WHEN: |
Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014 |
| 10 a.m. |
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| WHERE: |
Mall of America – Rotunda |
About Mall of America®
Mall of America is the nation's largest retail and entertainment complex. At 4.87 million square feet, the Mall is home to more than 520 world-class shops; Nickelodeon Universe, the nation's largest indoor family theme park; EMS Entertainment Exhibit Center; SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium, a 1.2 million gallon walk-through aquarium; Hard Rock Café; Moose Mountain Adventure Golf; Theatres at Mall of America, a 14-screen movie theater with digital projection including 4K, digital sound and 3D capabilities; Radisson Blu Mall of America, a 500-room hotel connected by skyway to Mall of America The Mall opened in August of 1992 and is located in Bloomington, Minn., just minutes from downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul. The Mall is currently undergoing an expansion project on all three levels on the north side. The expansion will include a 342-room JW Marriott hotel, office tower, high-end retailers, new dining options, a tourist welcome center and large event space. Follow Mall of America on Facebook and Twitter or visit our blog.
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