Join Team Western Wisconsin for our 2012 Ride to Cure Diabetes Kick-off event. Head Coach Joe Brady will introduce the program, listen to enthusiastic team members share their experiences, discuss the ride venues and explain fundraising basics. Whether you’re a novice cyclist, Sunday rider, or competitive racer, join us for a fantastic weekend and one incredible Ride. You’ll be amazed at the satisfaction you’ll find from challenging yourself and raising the critical funds needed to find a cure for diabetes. Be part of the team that moves us towards a cure with every mile pedaled and every dollar raised. RSVP by Wednesday, January 25 to Liz Meland at 608-833-2873 or emeland@jdrf.org.

Please note a possible new and 6th location may still be announced in the coming weeks!

For more information see the 2012 Ride to Cure Diabetes Flyer

Joe Brady and Kathy Ziegert gave an excellent presentation on the Ride to Cure and Team Wild projects. Their experiences were truly inspirational and motivating as they described the tenacity and training involved in their accomplishments, let alone all the money they’ve raised for a T1 cure! And it was great to hear Kelly and Jana jumped on the rides for a great cause! I admire these role models and thank them for sharing their time and information with us.

Thanks to our sitters (Kara, Dana and Zach) for coming through in our time of need, to watch and mentor the younger set.

Remember to “Like” us on Facebook to keep up with current JDRF WWI News! http://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/pages/JDRF-Western-Wisconsin-Chapter/173646242663316
We’re also on Twitter http://twitter.com/#!/jdrfwwi
And Juvenation http://juvenation.org/members/westernwisconsin/default.asp

Be sure to mark Nov. 22 on your calendar for our next and last meeting of the year; topic to be determined.

If you have suggestions for meeting topics, please send me an email or call me at 338-4747.

Take care, until we meet again, Eileen

Role models are so very important for our Type 1 teens/kids to prove they can do anything. Both parents and teens/kids are welcome to meet Joe Brady and Kathy Ziegert this month.

• Joe Brady (30 years type 1) is the head cycling coach for the JDRF Western WI Ride to Cure Team, an American Birkiebeiner skier and Wisconsin Ironman finisher.
• Kathy Ziegert (20 years type 1) is an accomplished runner and triathlete who finished her first Wisconsin Ironman last month as a member of Team Wild.
• Together they’ll present both genders with a look at the importance of exercise in managing Type 1 and living a fulfilling and fun life.
• A question and answer period will follow so start thinking of what you’d like to know.
• http://www2.jdrf.org/site/PageServer?pagename=ride_homepage
• http://www.jdrfwesternwisconsin.org/2011/08/la-crosse-the-new-hawaii-400-jdrf-riders-think-so/
• http://teamwild.org/

Babysitters will be provided.
Please RSVP to Eileen Regan at regans4747@att.net for planning purposes.
Thanks, and hope to see you soon!
Eileen Regan

Discussing “La Crosse” or the “La Crosse Ride” with organizers and participants -I’m helping work the event- is not intended to surprise or confuse me every time I utter the phrase or overhear someone else make the reference. But, I’m sorry – it does. I keep thinking why are we talking about La Crosse (the area where I grew up) as though we’re referring to destinations like Hawaii or Europe? They say you can’t go home, but this is something different.

Second in a series of five fundraising rides offered by the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Ride to Cure Diabetes, August 13, 2011 marks the second consecutive year JDRF has chosen La Crosse, Wisconsin as a ride destination. Yes, as in destination travel. Plus it’s not just any destination; it’s become THE destination for JDRF this year. According to JDRF organizers, 400 impassioned fundraising cyclists – the largest ride group of the year – chose La Crosse. The other ride options including: Burlington, VT; Lake Tahoe, CA; Death Valley, CA; andTucson, AZ.

Read the entire La Crosse – the New Hawaii article for more information.

La Crosse, WI (WXOW) – More than 400 bicycle riders pedaled 98 miles to support the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation today.

‘Ride to the Cure’ is an annual event that brings riders from all over the United States.

5 different rides take place throughout the United States this year…but La Crosse’s ride is the largest in the nation.

Each rider must raise a minimum of $2,000 in order to participate.

“This is my 5th JDRF Ride to the Cure. Unfortunately, we have a lot of friends that have been touched. Obviously, that have kids that have type 1, and I feel blessed that my kids are healthy and it’s part of my community outreach. It’s a great organization,” said rider Julie Kay Sheldon.

The ride today is expected to raise $800,000 for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

Click Here for a link to the story

LA CROSSE, Wis. – The rainy weather did not stop the “Ride to the Cure” from biking all across our area.

Bikers started at Riverside Park in La Crosse, then made their way through Minnesota, to Iowa and then back to La Crosse.

The ride helps support the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation through financial support and spreading awareness of the disease.

See the entire News8000 story at Ride to the Cure rsises more than $1,000,000

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!