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

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

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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.

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.

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.

Madison 56ers Girls soccer coaches Molly and Mary Duffy created a juggle-a-thon for their players to raise money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

The players were challenged to collect pledges from 5 people outside of their family. The pledge could be a flat fee or a per juggle pledge. On June 6, 2009, the Juggle-a-thon took place. The players had 15 minutes to see how many juggles in a row they could achieve without dropping the ball to the ground. The teams felt great accomplishment in their awesome juggling skills and that they raised $2,841.00 for JDRF.

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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