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The New Zealand National Basketball League is stepping up to help find a cure for diabetes, they are wearing Lacelets on their shoes during games. In addition, Lacelets are sold at every game with the proceeds given to Diabetes Youth NZ. "This is huge for us," says Diabetes Youth NZ president Adrian Coombes. "Our goal is to support families and children with diabetes."

NBL manager Michael Bennington has this to say, "As an elite sporting competition, we have an opportunity to send a message to a lot of people. We're thrilled that we can use our position to help a cause as worthy as this one."

To read more about the NBL and their fight to find a cure for diabetes go to www.basketball.org.nz