Author Archives: Western Wisconsin

Brava Magazine – A Celebration of the Life of Jesse Alswager

BRAVA magazine is throwing a benefit in honor of Jesse Alswager. Come out to the Lazy Oaf Lounge anytime after 5pm on February 10th to celebrate his life and raise money for the family. There will be a free buffet … Continue reading

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Tragic News in our Community

It is with a great sadness that we share that Jesse Alswager passed away unexpectedly this week from complication of type 1 diabetes.  Jesse was the son of Michelle Page-Alswager and Tom Alswager.  Michelle was the former Executive Director of the JDRF … Continue reading

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Vote for the Jets’ Mark Sanchez to help raise $100K for the JDRF

You can help raise $100,000 for the JDRF by voting for Jets’ quarterback, Mark Sanchez, in the Pepsi Refresh Project. You can vote by going to www.nfl.com/pepsirefresh and clicking on Mark Sanchez, or by texting “MARK” to PEPSI (73774) — … Continue reading

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Dr. Aaron Kowalski Webcast: today

As a reminder, Dr. Aaron Kowalski, will lead a webcast today, Wednesday, January 27, at noon EST about JDRF’s exciting new partnerships with partnerships with J&J/Animas and Becton Dickinson. Be sure to join JDRF for the live video event at noon … Continue reading

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45th Anniversary Ford Mustang Mascot Bear

Ford celebrated the 45th Anniversary of their best-loved model, the Ford Mustang, in 2009.

To commemorate the occasion, the Ford/JDRF Team created this adorable plush bear sporting a leather jacket emblazoned with the official Mustang 45th Anniversary logo. Continue reading

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Eat at Boston’s Restaurant and Sports Bar; Raise money for the JDRF

During its annual Valentine’s Day fundraiser, Boston’s restaurants across the United States will sell heart-shaped pizzas, and $1 from each pie sold will be donated to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. One dollar from the sale of all desserts will … Continue reading

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JDRF and BD Collaborate to Improve Insulin Pump Delivery

he Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) and BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE:BDX) announced today an innovative program aimed at improving the treatment of type 1 diabetes by developing novel insulin delivery products to enhance the use of insulin pumps. Continue reading

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Post Holiday Movie to “Cure the Winter Blues”

All children and adults with diabetes, and their families and friends are invited to attend the JDRF Post Holiday Movie! Come and meet other families! Fun for the whole family! WHEN: Saturday, January 16, 2010 MOVIE START TIME: 10:00am – … Continue reading

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JDRF Night with the Milwaukee Bucks

Thanks to the generosity of Senator Herb Kohl and the Milwaukee Bucks, JDRF has 75 tickets for the basketball game on Saturday, January 23 at 7:30pm vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves. Tickets are free to JDRF families, and are available on … Continue reading

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PJs for a Cure

PJs For The Cure Program will have a live announcement on national news program Fox and Friends on Sunday, December 13, 2009 at 9:50am for the close of the show. Geraldo’s wife and daughter and Liz Claman and her daughter have both agreed to model the PJs! Continue reading

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