Saturday, August 6,

Jessepaolooza, a rockfest featuring live music by four local bands, is the second annual event honoring Jesse Alswager who passed away unexpectedly due to his type 1 diabetes. Jesse has become a symbol in our community to raise money for research and teaches our youth to be part of the community. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door, children under 12 are free. Proceeds benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and the Diabetes Research Institute. Bring the whole family for a rockin’ good time! For more information, please visit http://www.jessepalooza.org/

Please grab your friends for a fun fundraising night out at a fabulous little shop in Paoli! This is a great opportunity to stock up on your Birthday, Hostess, Wedding, and Shower gifts for upcoming months with unique gifts they will love! Or, get that fun little something just for yourself!

$10 Suggested Donation at the Door (or More!)
Wine, Hors D’oeuvres, and fabulous door prizes from totAlly wirEd!!

Questions/RSVP: Michelle: 438-7266 or email: michelle.k.redd@gmail.com

We hope to see you and your friends there!

For more information see Shop for a Cure or check out the Shop for a Cure Facebook event.

Theresa Hineline

Saturday, June 4th 4:30pm-7:00pm
St Elizabeth’s Nursing Home, 109 S Atwood, Janesville, WI

Tickets: Adults $7, Kids 6-12 $5, under 6 free, family max $25
Spaghetti & meatballs, salad, bread, beverages, assorted desserts

Get tickets by calling St Elizabeth’s 752-6709, Theresa Hineline at tlhineline@charter.net , 290-5193 or Robin Hughes at basketaddict@hotmail.com, 751-6755

For more information see Carbs for a Cure.

Hope to see you there!

Mike Kanz from Bayer Healthcare (Sheboygan Falls) presented some tech-savvy Bayer products and related so well with everyone, having been a Type 1 himself. He covered the A1C five-minute self-test kits, Contour no code meter, Contour USB meter that downloads to computer, Didget meter for use with Nintendo DS/games, Breeze 2 meter with 10-test disc, Contour Choice program (co-pay assistance for test strips), The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People with Diabetes brochure, A1C test coupons, etc. Mike’s love for his job was evident in the presentation and the time he spent with Luke and others after the meeting. See the Bayer diabetes website at http://www.simplewins.com/

Please take note of the Jessepalooza Rockfest honoring Jesse Alswager, to raise funds for research and awareness of Type 1 diabetes. This event will take place on August 6, at the Keva Sports Center, 1-10 pm. See details at http://www.jessepalooza.org or contact cblumer@mdgroupllc.net

Thanks to the Mortensen twins for keeping the younger set busy, while the adults shared information and stories. The teen sitters do much more than sit; they are great role models for younger Type 1’s.

Mark your calendar for the next networking meeting, Tuesday, May 24, when the dietician from Hyvee will present diabetic-friendly products from their store.

Take care, until we meet again!

Eileen

A memorial web site for Jesse has been set-up at http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/jessealswager.  There you will be able to read “Jesse’s Story,” leave a guestbook message for the family, and make a memorial donation.

Visitation for the family will be held Monday, February 8 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (5701 Raymond Rd., Madison).  A service for Jesse will follow at 7:30 p.m. Sean Busby, professional snowboarder and person with type 1 diabetes will speak about his friendship with Jesse.

Everyone at the JDRF Western Wisconsin Chapter extends our condolences to the Alswager family – you are all in our thoughts and our hearts during this time.