Madison

Nick Jonas, of the Jonas Brothers, has been named as the National Chair of the Walk to Cure Diabetes.  Nick was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes four years ago when he was 13 years old.  In this role, Nick will help JDRF increase participation and fundraising in its annual Walks, held in more than 200 locations worldwide.  Nearly 500,000 people took part in the Walk to Cure Diabetes last year, raising some $75 million. The Walk draws people together in a healthy activity for a worthy cause, raising money to help find a cure for diabetes. It’s fun for families and builds camaraderie among company employees. Above all, it’s an event you will feel good about being a part of. Register today by visiting walk.jdrf.org

GeneO’s Wild Ride Saloon, 7530 N. County Road M, Evansville

Participate in this tractor ride that will start/end at GeneO’s in Evansville and will travel to the Edgerton/Indianford area.  Tractors are $20; riders are $5, children 12 and under are free when accompanied by an adult.  Proceeds benefit Team Cody in the JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes.  For more information, contact Ed Cook at 608-295-4705 or GeneO’s Wild Ride Saloon at 608-882-1216.

If you make a video, please send a link to the JDRF office (westernwi@jdrf.org) so we can post it on our chapter website.

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Nick Jonas, of the Jonas Brothers, has been named as the National Chair of the Walk to Cure Diabetes. Nick was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes four years ago when he was 13 years old. In this role, Nick will help JDRF increase participation and fundraising in its annual Walks, held in more than 200 locations worldwide. Nearly 500,000 people took part in the Walk to Cure Diabetes last year, raising some $75 million. The Walk draws people together in a healthy activity for a worthy cause, raising money to help find a cure for diabetes. It’s fun for families and builds camaraderie among company employees. Above all, it’s an event you will feel good about being a part of. Register today by visiting walk.jdrf.org

Thursday, July 22 at 11:30am

Kim Sponem, President of Summit Credit Union, along with the Western Wisconsin Chapter, invite you to join us at the 2010 Team Captain Kick Off Luncheon for the Madison Walk.  Invitations were mailed last week – if you have not received one and would like to join us, please contact the office at 608-833-2873 or westernwi@jdrf.org.

Sunday, June 13 at 11:00am

Vitense Golfland, 5501Schroeder Road, Madison

Join JDRF for our Family Team Rally on Sunday, June 13^th from 11am-1pm at Vitense Golfland in Madison. 

Mix and mingle with other JDRF families and friends!  Get great ideas and helpful tips to start you family team fundraising for the 2010 Walk to Cure Diabetes! There will be short presentation, a light lunch and everyone is welcome to play a selection of Vitense Golfland activities. 

Please RSVP no later than June 7 to Elizabeth Meland at emeland@jdrf.org or 608-833-2873.

This committee coordinates all Walk day logistics, from volunteer recruitment to food to entertainment.

Our first meeting will be in late May or early June.  Contact Liz Meland at emeland@jdrf.org or 608-833-2873 to be a part of this important committee.

Click here for the schedule of events for the Walk to Cure Diabetes on Sunday, October 4 at Warner Park in Madison.

Who: Western Wisconsin Chapter

What: JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes

When: Sunday, October 4, 2009 Registration 11am – Walk 12 noon

Where: Warner Park, Madison

Why: To raise money to find a cure for type 1 diabetes and it’s complications!

A day of family fun with music, entertainment, light lunch, mascots, kid’s tent activites! Come celebrate all your hard work fundraising with family and friends while doing an easy 3K walk around scenic Warner Park.

To register online, please visit http://www.walk.jdrf.org/

To volunteer, please print this form and fax to 608-833-9214

Questions?  Call the JDRF Western Wisconsin office at 608-833-2873.

This year’s kick-off lunch will be at the Hilton Garden Inn, Middleton, WI (Greenway Station).

Please RSVP by August 6th at 608.833.2873 or at westernwi@jdrf.org.

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.