Long Walkers Rehearse Longest Walk 3: Reversing Diabetes' Song

Levi Rickert, editor-in-chief in Longest Walk 3. Discussion »

Anna Forster-Quechua

LEESBURG, VIRGINIA - Preparing for their entry into Washington DC on Friday as the Longest Walk 3 - Reversing Diabetes brings the message of the devastating effects of diabetes among American Indians, the Long Walkers practiced a song written for the occasion on Wednesday evening.

Dennis Banks, the leader of the Longest Walk 3, drummed and was lead singer, as the other participants practiced after a long day of participating in the National Diabetes Summit held at the Best Western Hotel and Conference Center in Leesburg, Virginia.

Dennis Banks Leads Rehearsal

Banks wrote the "The Longest Walk 3 - Reversing Diabetes Song."

The Longest Walk 3 - Reversing Diabetes Song

Wayya heyya heya hey
Wayya Hey… Heya Hey
Wayya hey ya heyya hey

LaJolla Shores is where we were
On our way to Washington

Rez Riders is who they are
Riding Strong every day

Arizona is where we were
Walking strong… all the way

Mother Earth and we are one
She loves me. I love her

Longest Walk 3 is who we are
Walking tall to save all

Diabetes must be stopped
HALT IT NOW     TO SAVE OUR WAYS

posted July 7, 2011 6:40 am edt