The Canadian Diabetes Association is looking for volunteers for its fall fundraising campaign in Brandon.

The door-to-door campaign is being held October 1 – 18, 2015.

“The residential campaign represents our biggest fundraiser of the year in western Manitoba,” said Westman Branch Co-ordinaor John LoRegio. “With those funds we get to do most of our programs which include education, information expos, sending kids to diabetes camp, and of course covering our expenses.”

LoRegio says their goal this year is to recruit 200 canvassers. He notes last year they were able to raise $17,000.

He adds the time commitment could be as little as three hours per individual and says it's a great way for people to get out and meet their neighbors.

Diabetes is a growing problem in Manitoba with 116,000 people diagnosed with the disease.

Those interested in participating can phone 204-728-2382 or email john.loregio@diabetes.ca.