Posts Tagged diabetes community
La Crosse Ride to Cure Diabetes – Volunteer Opportunities
Posted by Western Wisconsin in Events, Ride to Cure Diabetes, Western Wisconsin JDRF on August 5, 2010
August 12-14 There has been much excitement about the Ride to Cure Diabetes coming to La Crosse. If you or others in your family are interested in volunteering, please contact Shari Liebe, volunteer coordinator, at liebe@tds.net or 608-235-8818.
She will need to know the days and times that you’re available, assignment preferences, and names/ages of the volunteers. If you are bringing small children with you, we recommend volunteering at the start/finish line. Some of the volunteer opportunities include:
- Rider goody bag distribution on Friday afternoon
- Work at one of the rest stops on Saturday
- Cheer on Riders at the start/finish line on Saturday
- Assist in bike room/SAG support (must have first aid and bicycle maintenance experience, appropriate vehicle with bike rack)
Please note that all Ride volunteers are responsible for their own transportation, lodging, and meals.
Burlington, Vt Ride to cure starts today!
Posted by Western Wisconsin in Events, Ride to Cure Diabetes on July 16, 2010
Burlington, Vt, one of the premier cycling destinations in the United States, offers “classic New England” cycling on some of the most scenic roads in Vermont. The JDRF new course follows more than 100 miles through historic villages featuring covered bridges and flowing rivers. Take in spectacular views while cycling along a relatively flat course through the pristine Champlain Valley.
Located on the eastern shore of Lake Champlain between the Adirondack and Green Mountains, Burlington is one of America’s most beautiful cities. Burlington has long been known as Vermont’s Queen City. It’s the home of the University of Vermont, Champlain College, Community College of Vermont and Burlington College and attracts a variety of musical, theater and other cultural events.
The core of this vibrant city’s downtown is the Church Street Marketplace. Its cross-streets are the meeting place for Burlington, where grand architecture of the past blends with the artistic and commercial vibrancy of the present. With 40 specialty shops and 15 national retailers, it is any shopper’s dream! Burlington’s nearby waterfront is home to parks, a walking/bike path, fine restaurants, ferry crossings and cruise boats.
For More information visit the Burlington JDRF Ride page
Register Today for the Walk to Cure Diabetes
Posted by Western Wisconsin in Events, Walk to Cure Diabetes on July 15, 2010
Madison: Sunday, September 26 at Warner Park
Eau Claire: Sunday, September 12 at Carson Park **NEW DATE**
La Crosse: Sunday, October 3 at Myrick Park
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
Diamonds in the Rough Golf Classic RSVPs due 7/12/10
Posted by Western Wisconsin in Events, Third Party Events on July 12, 2010
Diamonds in the Rough Golf Classic
Monday, July 26 at 11:45am
Bishops Bay Country Club, 3500 Bishops Drive, Middleton
The Friends of JDRF will host its 7th Annual Golf Classic to benefit the JDRF Western Wisconsin Chapter. The event is planned and executed by volunteers and includes eighteen holes of golf at one of the best rated courses in Wisconsin, lunch, silent auction, dinner and fabulous prizes. Click here for more information.
Madison Walk to Cure Diabetes Kick Off Luncheon
Posted by Western Wisconsin in Events, Walk to Cure Diabetes, Western Wisconsin JDRF on July 9, 2010
Thursday, July 22 at 11:30am
Madison Marriott West, 1313 John Q Hammons Drive, Middleton
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.
REMINDER! Fundraising Night at Texas Roadhouse, Madison
Posted by Western Wisconsin in Events, Ride to Cure Diabetes, Western Wisconsin JDRF on July 8, 2010
Join us at Monday July 12th from 4-10 PM at the Madison Texas Roadhouse, 4841 Annamark Dr. Madison, WI
Print this Coupon and bring it along and 10% of your total food purchase will go to support Western Wisconsin JDRF Rider Cindy Johnson in the 2010 Ride to Cure diabetes!
Hope to see you there
REMINDER! Thunder Run 2010 – Ride to Cure
Posted by Western Wisconsin in Events, Third Party Events on July 7, 2010
Thunder Run is a fund raising event benefitting the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and the American Diabetes Association
Friday July 9 – Saturday July 10
Poke Run – Runs from April 3 to July 9
Motorcycle Ride Saturday July 10, 2010 at Noon
Capital City Harley-Davidson – 6200 Millpond Rd – Madison WI
FREE OVERNIGHT CAMPING
Fore More information visit Thunder Run 2010
Style for a Cure
Posted by Western Wisconsin in Events, Third Party Events, Western Wisconsin JDRF on July 7, 2010
Improve your personal style and contribute money to JDRF by buying a scarf designed by Brava Magazine’s Style/Associate Editor, Mollie Shambeau.
Each scarf costs $20 plus sales tax and 50% of the proceeds benefit JDRF through the Ride to Cure Diabetes.
For more information, please click here.
Horseplay For A Cure 2010!
Posted by Western Wisconsin in Events, Third Party Events on July 6, 2010
HORSEPLAY FOR A CURE 2010
RIBBONS RIDERS HORSEPLAY
WHEN: Sunday, October 10th
12:00pm – 3:00pm
Registrations begins at noon – Program begins at 12:30pm
WHERE: 3 Gaits Stable 3741 Hwy 138 W. Stoughton, WI 53589
Phone: 608-873-1929
For directions check the 3 Gaits website: www.3gaits.org
WHO: Kids ages 3-16 with Type 1 Diabetes and their families.
Snacks will be provided.
$20.00 fee per rider will apply.
To reserve your horse contact Deb Davis: davisdeb@tds.net OR (608)798-3250
SEE YOU ON THE FARM !
6/22/10 Network Group Meeting Notes
Posted by Western Wisconsin in Outreach, Support, Western Wisconsin JDRF on June 24, 2010
Welcome to Lynne, Joanne (Henry, 5), and Lynn and Lorraine! I’m so glad you found the networking group and look forward to seeing you at future meetings, as we all share information to help each other.
Gena Van Kirk, RD, CDE and Territory Manager for Animas, was our guest speaker. Gena discussed the waterproof Ping pump and meter (pings information back and forth), with the pump being available in 5 colors. Animas is working toward supplying a line of pumps to fit different patient needs. Their artificial pancreas project is 4-5 years out for the first generation, prior to FDA approval. View their website: http://www.animas.com/ which contains lots of information along with a reminder to pay attention to all pump warnings, as well as to disconnect PRIOR to rewinding, loading or priming. Feel free to contact Gena at 608-397-7756 or gvankirk@its.jnj.com if you have questions or concerns.
I want to thank you all for the many questions at this meeting. That’s how we all learn more, to keep the discussion of new information flowing. What one doesn’t think of, another will, or we can build on the last question asked. And the speakers do enjoy and appreciate the questions, so they don’t have to just present what they feel may be “dry” material.
Thanks once again to our faithful sitters, who make it possible for more parents to attend!
Please note the annual JDRF meeting tonight is located at the Edgewood west campus, 1255 Deming Way, not on Monroe Street.
Please place July 27 on your calendar for our next meeting, with back to school issues, forms and 504 plans presented by Beth VandenLangenberg (UW Hospital Pediatric Nurse Practitioner) and Laurie McLeod (Middleton network group leader).
Take care, until we meet again, Eileen