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Live Webcast from JDRF’s Children’s Congress 2011

Western Wisconsin — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 20:29:19 +0000

Every two years, JDRF International Chairman Mary Tyler Moore and over a hundred children with type 1 diabetes gather in Washington, D. C. to meet face-to-face with some of the top decision-makers in the U.S. government. The children, ages 4 to 17, represent all 50 states and the District of Columbia. As participants in JDRF’s Children’s Congress, they have a unique and empowering opportunity to help Members of Congress understand what life with type 1 diabetes is like and why research to find the cure for diabetes and its complications is so critical.

Children’s Congress will take place on June 20-22, 2011 in Washington, D.C.

This year we have the opportunity to watch some of the events live.

•Opening Dinner (6/20 at 5:30 pm EDT): You have the opportunity to watch the delegates kick off the 2011 Children’s Congress. Not only will the delegates introduce themselves and the state they come from, but we’ll also have JDRF CEO and President, Jeffery Brewer address the crowd! Be sure to support the delegates from your state and give a shout-out on Twitter and add the hashtag, ‘#JDRFCC11′!

•Role Model in Diabetes Town Hall (6/21 at 10:30 am EDT): We have some great celebrities lined-up to share their story of living with type 1 diabetes and how they have overcome their challenges to achieve so much. Although we find CC to be inspirational all around, this particular event is one of the most inspirational for all of us. Visit the JDRF Advocacy blog for announcements on who our ‘Role Models in Diabetes’ are!!

http://www.cc.jdrf.org/LIVE

Two local siblings are delegates to the 2011 Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Children’s Congress.

Western Wisconsin — Tue, 31 May 2011 19:59:42 +0000

Max and Sophie were on the 5pm news tonight WEAU. See the interview here: 5PM INTERVIEW: Juvenile Diabetes Congress

14 year old Max Voss and his sister, 11 Year old Sophie Voss of Menomonie will represent Wisconsin at the congress June 20-22 in Washington, D.C.

They are among 150 children throughout the United States selected to represent their states on Capitol Hill to remind Congress and the Administration of the critical need to find better treatments and a cure for a disease they live with every day-type 1 diabetes.

Max and Sophie Voss to represent Western Wisconsin on mission to find cure for type 1 diabetes

Western Wisconsin — Fri, 13 May 2011 17:52:37 +0000

Meet Max and Sophie Voss who will be attending the JDRF Children’s Congress in June.

Dunn County News article: Menomonie siblings are delegates to Children’s Congress

Max’s video

Sophie’s video

2011 Children’s Congress Delegates Announced

Western Wisconsin — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 19:36:08 +0000

Congratulations to Max and Sophie Voss of Menomonie, the Western Wisconsin Chapter’s delegates to Children’s Congress in June. Every two years, more than a hundred children with type 1 diabetes gather in Washington, DC to meet face-to-face with some of the top decision-makers in the U.S. government. The children, ages 4 to 17, represent all 50 states and the District of Columbia. As participants in JDRF’s Children’s Congress, they have a unique and empowering opportunity to help Members of Congress understand what life with type 1 diabetes is like and why research to find the cure for diabetes and its complications is so critical.

Apply to JDRF’s Children’s Congress 2011

Western Wisconsin — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 16:29:13 +0000

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

Western Wisconsin Children’s Congress Delegate meets the President and… Nick Jonas

Western Wisconsin — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:59:40 +0000

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!