Western Wisconsin Children’s Congress Delegate meets the President and… Nick Jonas
Posted by Western Wisconsin in Children's Congress, News, Western Wisconsin JDRF on June 25th, 2009
Ten year-old, Katie Rhoten of Eau Claire was one of three delegates to this year’s Children’s Congress. Katie is featured today in the Leader-Telegram, “Girl meets Obama, Jonas brother at diabetes event.”
Katie Rhoten. (c) http://www.leadertelegram.com
Katie, who was diagnosed last year with type 1 diabetes and was one of three delegates from Wisconsin, said President Barack Obama took time to shake hands with everyone who was selected for that honor.
When it was her turn, Katie recalled saying, “Hello, Mr. President. It’s an honor to meet you, and thank you very much for your support of stem cell research.”
Obama thanked her and said he was pleased to meet her. He spent about 15 minutes with the group and posed for photos before leaving to hold a major news conference focusing on Iran and other topics.
“It was really cool,” Katie said. “He’s very nice.”
Congratulations to Katie and the rest of our Wisconsin Delegates!
Western Wisconsin Annual Meeting: Tonight, June 24th, 2009
Posted by Western Wisconsin in Events, Western Wisconsin JDRF on June 24th, 2009
A reminder that the JDRF Western Wisconsin Chapter that the JDRF Annual Meeting is tonight, Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at the UW-Madison Health Sciences Learning Center Auditorium 1345, 750 Highland Avenue, Madison. (parking information below)
- 6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Reception
- 6:30 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. Board election, acknowledgment of retiring Board members, state of the Foundation and special recognition awards
- 7:15 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. Guest Speaker and Interactive Cooking Demonstration Chef Robert Lewis ~ The Happy Diabetic
Parking & Location – UW-Madison Health Science Learning Center (HLSC) is located adjacent to the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics. Public parking is available at Hospital Patient/Visitor Lot, just South of the HSLC.
Download a copy of the invitation: 2009 Western Wisconsin Annual Meeting Invitation.
Team Type I featured on the NY Times Blog
Posted by Western Wisconsin in News on June 20th, 2009
Today is the start of the “Race Across America” (RAAM). And the New York Times Blog has a story entitled, “Cyclists with Type I Diabetes Race Across America.”
This weekend, cycling teams from around the world will begin the frenzied Race Across America, a grueling tag-team competition that traverses 3,000 miles from Oceanside, Calif., to Annapolis, Md., in about five days.
I love this race because it features the remarkable talents of Team Type 1, an elite cycling team whose members all have Type 1 diabetes. Racing across the country on a bike is an amazing feat under any circumstances, but athletes with Type 1 face special challenges because exercise can cause blood-sugar levels to drop precipitously.
You can follow their progress on the “Team Type 1 Blog.”
Photo copyright of the New York Times.
Design your own JDRF Funny Car contest
Posted by Western Wisconsin in JDRF, Western Wisconsin JDRF, support on June 16th, 2009
All children with type 1 diabetes are encouraged to submit a completed entry for the Ford Design Your Own Funny Car Contest. The Western Wisconsin chapter will receive a $1,000 donation if ten submissions are received from our area. This is also a great opportunity for fundraising for your Walk to Cure Diabetes family team.
More information:
JDRF Funny Car Design Contest
Ford Customer Service Division and NHRA driver Bob Tasca II are offering one lucky JDRF child the creative chance of a lifetime—to design his or her own Motorcraft/Quick Lane/FORD Shelby Mustang NITRO funny car to be used in an actual race!
Starting June 1 through June 30, 2009, JDRF kids (with juvenile diabetes) can submit their own Funny Car design using the attached two documents (race car body and hood). All eligible design entries must be mailed to Ford, postmarked by Tuesday, June 30, 2009. (Please note that original entries will not be returned.)
All entries will be submitted into the Design Your Own JDRF Funny Car online design contest found at www.jdrf.org/ford. Family, friends and all visitors will be encouraged to make
donations in support of their favorite design. The top five designs receiving the highest bid totals will be provided to Ford to select the final winner!
Download the 2009 Funny Car Contest Information
6th Annual Diamonds in the Rough ~ June 29th, 2009
Posted by Western Wisconsin in Events, Third Party Events on June 9th, 2009
On Monday, June 29th, 2009, the Friends of JDRF, Inc. will host its 6th annual–JDRF Diamonds in the Rough Golf Classic at the Bishop’s Bay Golf Course in Madison, WI. (map) The event is planned and executed by dedicated volunteers who recognize the dollars raised at this event will help JDRF provide more money to diabetes research than any other non-profit, non-governmental health agency in the world.
The goal for the 2009 JDRF Golf Classic is to raise significant dollars to fund research while providing an informative and entertaining event. In an effort to realize this goal, the JDRF Golf Classic will feature:
- Eighteen holes of golf at one of the best rated courses in the state, according to “Golf Digest”
- Fabulous Prizes, Hole-In-One Contests and Exciting Gaming Holes
- Post-Golf Reception/Dinner Buffet
The JDRF 2009 Corporate Committee is pleased to invite you to become a Corporate Sponsor for this very exciting event. Your sponsorship will promote your organization as one who puts its dollars to work for improving the health and welfare of children and families in our community. In addition, it will entitle your organization to a wealth of promotional opportunities and exposure at the event.
Download the 6th Annual Diamonds in the Rough Registration and Sponsorship Information Flyer.
Chalmers Jewelers – Car & Watch Show
Posted by Western Wisconsin in Events, Third Party Events, Western Wisconsin JDRF on June 6th, 2009
Join us June 20th for the Chalmers Jewelers Car & Watch Show at 6202 University Avenue, Middleton, WI. In lieu of an entry fee, a donation to the Western Wisconsin Chapter of the JDRF will be accepted. And a percentage of the day’s sales will benefit the JDRF.
- Registration: 8-9
- Car show: 9-5
Come join the fun:
- See premium timepieces from the world’s finest watchmakers.
- Andy Monday’s #10 WIR Late Model Race Car will be on display.
- Exciting and unique trophies awarded
- Food hot off the grill and refreshments availabe on site from the Club Tavern.
- Drawings for jewelry and other prizes.
- Percentage of the day’s sales goes to the JDRF!
Spring issue of Legacy magazine is now available
Posted by Western Wisconsin in JDRF, News, Planned Giving, support on June 4th, 2009
The spring issue of Legacy, JDRF’s planned giving magazine, is scheduled to mail to donors this week. You can get a copy now. It is a celebrity packed issue with stories on Luther Vandross and Mary Tyler Moore.
R&B Singer: Luther Vandross
In life, Luther Vandross gave millions of people joy with his songs. In death, he is helping JDRF accelerate research for a cure for the millions of people worldwide with type 1 diabetes.
JDRF recently received a generous gift from Vandross’ estate. The Grammy-winning R&B icon, who died in 2005 at the age of 54, had a family history of diabetes, and he also suffered from the devastating disease.
Western Wisconsin JDRF Annual Meeting: June 24, 2009
Posted by Western Wisconsin in Events, Western Wisconsin JDRF on June 1st, 2009
The JDRF Western Wisconsin Chapter cordially invites you to be our guest at the JDRF Annual Meeting on Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at the UW-Madison Health Sciences Learning Center Auditorium 1345, 750 Highland Avenue, Madison. (parking information below)
- 6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Reception
- 6:30 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. Board election, acknowledgment of retiring Board members, state of the Foundation and special recognition awards
- 7:15 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. Guest Speaker and Interactive Cooking Demonstration Chef Robert Lewis ~ The Happy Diabetic
To allow for ample seating and food, please RSVP by Wednesday, June 17 to 608-833-2873 or westernwi@jdrf.org.
Happy Diabetic - Chef Robert Lewis
Introducing Chef Robert Lewis ~ The Happy Diabetic™
Chef Robert Lewis graduated from the world-renown Culinary Institute of America in 1976. When he was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes twelve years later, he was sure his days of “good eating” were over. He soon came to realize that the selection of foods he could and should eat was vast and included many fabulous favorites. Thus began his motivation to create great tasting dishes that are easy to prepare. Chef Lewis will present a 1-hour interactive cooking demonstration that includes audience participation and food tastings. Chef Lewis speaks to audiences at hospitals and health fairs across the country delivering a message of hope and encouragement. His recipes celebrate great tasting food that everyone, both people with and without diabetes, can enjoy.
Accu-Chek
Parking & Location – UW-Madison Health Science Learning Center (HLSC) is located adjacent to the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics. Public parking is available at Hospital Patient/Visitor Lot, just South of the HSLC.
Download a copy of the invitation: 2009 Western Wisconsin Annual Meeting Invitation.
SAVE THE DATE: 2009 Walk to Cure Diabetes, Oct. 4, 2009
Posted by Western Wisconsin in Events, Walk to Cure Diabetes on May 28th, 2009
Save the date and register for the 2009 Walk To Cure Diabetes
The 2009 Walk to Cure Diabetes will be on Sunday, Oct 4, 2009 at Warner Park in Madison, WI.
Registration is now open. Visit walk.jdrf.org.
For more information please contact Elizabeth Meland at 608.833.2873 or emeland@jdrf.org
Mark your calendars for the Family Team Rally!
Join us for the Family Team Rally on Sunday, June 28, 2009 – 10:30am – 11:30am at the Madison Children’s Museum located at 100 State Street, Madison, WI. Admission is free. We will provide free fundraising tools and a light breakfast.
JDRF Statement about the nomination of Judge Sonia Sotomayor
Posted by Western Wisconsin in JDRF, News on May 26th, 2009
The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International today noted President Barack Obama’s historic nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court of Judge Sonia Sotomayor, who has had type 1 diabetes since she was eight years old.
According to JDRF, Ms. Sotomayor represents another important role model for people living with diabetes. As a result of clinical advances and research progress, people with type 1 diabetes can have full and successful lives. Role models show children with diabetes that they can achieve anything in life, even growing up to be Olympic Gold medal winners, Oscar-nominated actresses, Ironman tri-athletes, leading business CEOs, and now Supreme Court nominees.
You can read more at the JDRF website.
JDRF Int'l on Twitter- 06/19/2009: JDRF_Intl: Celeb attendees for Children’s Congress announced today. Line-up to include Nick Jonas! Release is here: http://tinyurl.com/lsdqzx.
- 06/18/2009: JDRF_Intl: Nick Jonas to testify at JDRF Children's Congress! http://www.jdrf.org/nickjonas