Imperial Valley native set to run 100-mile ultra-marathon for Type 1 Diabetes Awareness

Imperial Valley runner Samuel Figueroa plans to run 100 miles in 24 hours this Saturday to raise awareness and funds for people with Type 1 diabetes. The solo charity run will begin at Tito Park in Heber and pass through several Imperial Valley communities. Figueroa, diagnosed with the condition at 18, is supporting Breakthrough T1D, the nonprofit focused on research, advocacy and community support, KYMA reported.