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Register Today for the Walk to Cure Diabetes

Western Wisconsin — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 21:57:24 +0000

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

Nick Jonas to be National Chair of JDRF’s Walk to Cure Diabetes

Western Wisconsin — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 14:58:08 +0000

NEW YORK, June 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Nick Jonas, one third of the Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum group the Jonas Brothers, was announced today as the National Chair of JDRF’s Walk to Cure Diabetes.

Nick Jonas, 17, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when he was 13 years old. He becomes the key figure for the largest fundraising program for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. 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 JDRF Walks last year, raising some $75 million. As the National Chair, Nick will attend events to support fundraising efforts as well as take part in promotional videos and television public service announcements for JDRF.

“As a person living day to day with diabetes and recognizing the tremendous contribution the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation has done for our community, I couldn’t be more honored to serve as the National Chair for the Walk to Cure Diabetes,” says Nick Jonas.

Read the full article from PRNewswire HERE

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!