Rick Andrews, from Abbott, discussed their Freestyle meters and their newest test strip which rolled out on 7/15/10.  The strip requires only .1 micrometer of blood, (the least in the industry) and can be reused within 60 seconds – less errors and wasted test strips.  Their Freestyle lancet is less painful and can be used on the palm for the same readings as the finger tips.  Their Promise Program supplements the co-pay difference for strips and assigns diabetic educators in case your primary ones are not available.  Rick always tells it like it is, and delivers his information with a good sense of humor!

Thanks again to our great sitters:  Paige, Kerry, Dana and Kara!  Your presence is more valuable than babysitting, as the younger kids look up to you as their role models. 

Jamie Marvin, from Omnipod will be speaker at the Sept. 28 meeting, at a new meeting place (details later).

Take care, until we meet again,

Eileen 

Special thanks to the Western Wisconsin volunteers who manned rest stop #2 with great Midwest flare and fun! 

To read about the journey and see many great photos and videos, visit the JDRF Ride to Cure Facebook page by clicking here.

The App is free to download from the iTunes App Store.

More info at: www.medtronicdiabetes.com/lenny-carb-app.

We still need volunteer assistance for the move!

**Chapter Office Closed During Relocation**

The Western Wisconsin Chapter is moving to new office space in two weeks.  Due to move logistics, the chapter telephone and fax will not be accessible Monday, August 30 at 1:00pm through Wednesday, September 1 at 9:00am.  We will be monitoring and responding to emails periodically during this period.  Please note our new address as of September 1:

Western Wisconsin Chapter

434 S. Yellowstone Drive, Suite 202

Madison, WI 53719

Jefferson County Fairgrounds
503 N Jackson, Jefferson, WI

August 28, 2010
Saturday, 6:00 pm

Two Wheel Drive Trucks
Light Super Stock Tractors
Heavy Super Stock Tractors
Super Farm Tractors

Admission: Adults $10.00 Children 8 years and younger FREE!!!!!

Pulling for a Cure

Tuesday, August 24 at 6:30pm

Rick Andrews from Abbott will present on Freestyle meters, their brand new test strip, free meter covers, their new Promise Program with assigned diabetic educators on call, etc.   

 Rick is always a fun and informative speaker, so we hope you can make the meeting. Babysitters will be provided.  Please RSVP to Eileen Regan at regans4747@att.net for planning purposes. 

Please note this is the last meeting at the JDRF office – location for September and future meetings will be announced shortly.

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.

Click here for information on How to Make a Video Letter

Click here to view other Fundraising Tips

As part of the CC11 roll out on FB, any application submitted during the month of August 2010 using our FB application will be entered into a contest where one application will be randomly selected to by-pass the review process and immediately be awarded a slot to CC11.  Keep in mind that going to CC11 still requires that all applicants be between the age of 4 and 17 on the first day of CC11.

Applications can still be submitted via FB after August 2010, but they will not be eligible for the contest. If you’re interested in applying to CC11, be sure to do it in August on FB.

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Three States….Two Bridges…One Mighty River!!!

La Crosse, Wi, is an historic, vibrant city with a flair for the old but sprinkled with the new. Nestled between the bluffs of Wisconsin and the Mississippi River, riders will navigate a course that starts in La Crosse and crosses three states, two bridges and one mighty river. Perfect for the entire family!  Discover why cyclists say riding in La Crosse constitutes some of the best biking in the Midwest.

For More information visit the La Crosse, WI Ride page