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Type I Olympian – Kris Freeman
Posted by Western Wisconsin in JDRF, News on February 15, 2010
The 2010 Winter Olympics features an American, Kris Freeman, who was diagnosed with Type I diabetes just before the 2002 winter games. Kris is a member of the U.S. Cross Country ski team.
The following is from a dLife story:
Kris Freeman may have won the 30K cross-country race at the U.S. National Championships in Anchorage, Alaska last month – had he not been forced to stop and test his blood sugar late in the race. Freeman came in second.
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Freeman, who wears an OmniPod, blogs about the difficulties of competing with type 1 diabetes.
“I get nervous before a race and release sugar just like everyone else. Unfortunately my regulatory system is broken and I have to give myself the appropriate amount of insulin. This is where things get tricky. How nervous I am affects how much sugar I release into my body. More nerves equal more glucose. The difficult part is there is no real way to monitor how nervous I am.”
You can watch a recent interview with Kris:
It’s a Family Affair
Posted by Western Wisconsin in Events, JDRF, Outreach, Support, Western Wisconsin JDRF on February 11, 2010
Please join us – Wednesday, April 14 for It’s a Family Affair!, a practical discussion about diabetes
and the effects on the family.
All are welcome – parents, children (8 years & older), clinicians.
Learn more about effective coping skills for:
- Living with Diabetes — the challenges facing children and families
- Communicating effectively with spouses, children and extended family members
- What to ask, and listen for, when speaking to physicians and healthcare providers
- Recognizing and addressing the needs of your child’s siblings
- Getting your teenager to be responsible about taking care of their diabetes
Presenter: Joe Solowiejczyk, RN, MSW, CDE – Johnson & Johnson Diabetes Institute
Location: Alliant Energy Center, Madison
Date/Time: Wednesday, April 14, 2010
6:30 p.m. – Reception
7:00 p.m. – Program
RSVP: Gena Van Kirk, Animas: 608-397-7756 or gvankirk@its.jnj.com
JDRF Western Wisconsin Chapter: 608-833-2873 or westernwi@jdrf.org
Read more, download the It’s a Family Affair! flyer.
Vote for the Jets’ Mark Sanchez to help raise $100K for the JDRF
Posted by Western Wisconsin in JDRF, News on January 29, 2010
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) — standard text messaging rates and fees may apply.
Mark Sanchez:
“I want to help build awareness about the early signs of juvenile diabetes. My grant will support the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation to create educational programs that will help lead to early detection and prompt treatments.”
Voting ends February 5, 2010.
Ride to Cure Diabetes featured on the American Chopper Episode February 4th at 9/8ct
Posted by Western Wisconsin in JDRF, News, Ride to Cure Diabetes, Western Wisconsin JDRF on January 29, 2010
Watch American Chopper on TLC, Thursday, February 4th at 9/8c as Mikey puts his physical capabilities to the test and heads to Death Valley to participate in JDRF’s Ride to Cure Diabetes.
On October 17, 2009 Mikey Teutul from the TLC’s hit reality series American Chopper headed to Death Valley, CA to participate in the JDRF Ride to Cure Diabetes.
His participation in the Ride was filmed on location and will be featured in the February 4th episode of TLC’s “American Chopper”.
“I am thrilled to be a part of this great way to raise awareness and funds for type 1 diabetes research,” said Mikey Teutel, the youngest of the Teutel family whose family
business, Orange County Choppers, is the basis for the show. Teutel, who had a friend with type 1 diabetes, was hoping to accomplish riding 36 miles.
“Although Mikey hoped to ride 36 miles in Death Valley, I believe he exceeded his ultimate goal…raising awareness for type 1 diabetes research,” said
Lewis Runnion, JDRF International Board Member and Teutel’s personal coach.
Tune in to American Chopper on TLC February 4th at 9/8ct to see if Mikey accomplished accomplished his goal as he joined more than 200 JDRF cyclists riding to cure diabetes!
Read more: JDRF American Chopper.
Dr. Aaron Kowalski Webcast: today
Posted by Western Wisconsin in Events, JDRF, News on January 27, 2010
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 EST. The program is scheduled to last 1 hour. The video will be streamed through our Promise Campaign blog. You can access it by clicking this link. Aaron will start by providing answers to as many of your questions as he can. We’ll be streaming our video with the help of Ustream. Ustream’s product allows participants to ask questions over the course of Aaron’s presentation. So, time permitting, Aaron will respond to those as well.
45th Anniversary Ford Mustang Mascot Bear
Posted by Western Wisconsin in JDRF, News, Support on January 26, 2010
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.
More than $34,000 was raised for JDRF through the sale of these bears!
Ford is excited to offer you the chance to purchase this keepsake item as another way to support JDRF.
Purchase your 45th Anniversary Ford Mustang Mascot Bear now.
Bears sell for $10 each and 100% of proceeds benefit JDRF!
On Sale Feb. 1- March 31
Ford Motor Company has supported JDRF for more than 20 years, ranking as JDRF’s #1 corporate sponsor for the past eight years. Ford has contributed over $30 million since the inception of the employee-driven team known as the Ford Global Walk Team.
Eat at Boston’s Restaurant and Sports Bar; Raise money for the JDRF
Posted by Western Wisconsin in JDRF, News on January 21, 2010
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 also be donated. Additionally, customers can purchase paper hearts for $1 each and personalize the hearts with a Valentine’s Day message.
On Tuesday, February 9th, Boston’s the Gourmet Pizza and Sports Bar – Greenway Station is donating 10% of all food sales to JDRF. Please take your co-workers to lunch or make it a family night out, or order in!”
For Boston’s Restaurant’s in Wisconsin click here.
Experimental stem cell treatment study under way at UW
Posted by Western Wisconsin in JDRF, News on July 12, 2009
The Wisconsin State Journal had this story in today’s paper: “Study of diabetes treatment under way at UW, elsewhere.”
A study at UW Hospital and others across the country is testing an experimental treatment for Type 1 diabetes: giving adult stem cells to people recently diagnosed in hopes of stopping the progression of the disease.
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John Markwardt, a UW-Madison student, became the first person in Wisconsin to enroll in the national study Thursday, when he received an infusion at UW Hospital. A third of participants receive a placebo, and Markwardt doesn’t know if he got a fake treatment or a real one. But the 20-year-old from Wausau is hopeful the procedure will help. “I could become totally independent or less dependent on insulin,” he said.Markwardt learned he had diabetes in March, after his vision become blurry and he had to urinate frequently. Driving home with friends from a spring break trip to Florida, he had to make an unusual number of bathroom stops.
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 25, 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!
Design your own JDRF Funny Car contest
Posted by Western Wisconsin in JDRF, Support, Western Wisconsin JDRF on June 16, 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