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Support JDRF through Workplace Giving Campaigns
Posted by Western Wisconsin in Advocacy & Research, Planned Giving, Western Wisconsin JDRF on August 10, 2010
A great way to support JDRF is through your annual Workplace Giving Campaigns. You may be able to designate a small amount of each paycheck, or arrange a single payroll deduction, to support diabetes research. Our chapter participates in the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) through Community Health Charities, State, Municipal, and Local Government Campaigns, United Way – Donor Choice Campaigns, and Corporate Campaigns.
To find us in your campaign brochures, please look for the “Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation – Western Wisconsin Chapter.” If JDRF is not listed, ask your supervisor if you can write us in or add JDRF to their list of charities.
Apply to JDRF’s Children’s Congress 2011
Posted by Western Wisconsin in Advocacy & Research, Children's Congress, JDRF on July 13, 2010
JDRF is now accepting applications for its 2011 Children’s Congress, which will be held in Washington, D.C., June 20-22.
To complete the application online, or to download a hardcopy to submit through the mail, please visit http://bit.ly/CC11App.
Held in odd-numbered years since its inception in 1999, Children’s Congress brings more than 150 children with type 1 diabetes and their families to Washington, D.C. Children’s Congress participants represent all 50 states and the District of Columbia. They meet with Members of Congress and other key federal decision-makers to help educate them about the critical need for federal funding for type 1 diabetes research. Children’s Congress participants represent all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
Applicants must be between the ages of 4 and 17 and have type 1 diabetes. All applications must be received by JDRF by 5pm EDT on Monday, October 4, 2010. You can view a list of frequently asked questions regarding the application process by clicking here.
Children’s Congress inspires lawmakers to remember the children who live with type 1 diabetes when making decisions about medical research and voting on other important federal issues relating to diabetes. Our children’s stories, told in their own words, are more powerful than almost any other type of legislator education.
To learn more about Children’s Congress 2011 and to complete the application process, visit the Children’s Congress website at http://cc.jdrf.org or email JDRF at childrenscongress@jdrf.org.
Thanks for all you!
JDRF’s Children’s Congress 2011
Legacy Newsletter June 2010
Posted by Western Wisconsin in Advocacy & Research, JDRF, Planned Giving, Western Wisconsin JDRF on June 22, 2010
Looking Back: 40 Years of Driving Science Toward a Cure
What We’ve Accomplished–and Where We Are Headed
This year marks the 40th anniversary of JDRF’s founding. While we fully acknowledge that a celebration is not in order—after all, we have not yet accomplished our mission of finding a cure for type 1 diabetes—we do believe it is entirely appropriate to acknowledge the research progress JDRF has made toward better treatments and a cure, and the people who have enabled us to come so far.
This issue of Legacy includes stories that examine where we’ve been over the past four decades and where we’re going. You’ll see a timeline of our greatest successes, and you’ll find information about our latest work. View the full issue
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.
