JDRF Western Wisconsin Chapter

Thanks for coming to the most recent Network Group meeting!

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Western Wisconsin

Michelle Holt, JDRF Special Events Assistant, presented the latest information on the Kids’ Walk to Cure Diabetes program. The benefits of the program include:

* Fundraising for a T1 diabetes cure, with 10% of proceeds going back to the school
* Educational component, as kids and parents learn the differences between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes
* Gives kids a sense of giving back
* Often connects kids with a diabetic relative, friend, or neighbor
* Kids have fun and release energy through a walk, run, obstacle course, etc. (indoor or outdoor)
* Kids receive prizes for fundraising

Having a parent initiator or advocate at the school is great. Contact Michelle (mholt@jdrf.org ) if you’re interested in a walk at your child’s school. Michelle works with interested parties, such as parents/parent clubs, principals, gym teachers, nurses, etc. to make the kids’ walks easy and fun.

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Mark May 28 on your calendar for next meeting, subject to be determined.

Take care, until we meet again, Eileen

Posted in Events, Outreach, Support, Walk to Cure Diabetes, Western Wisconsin JDRF | Tagged Diabetes, Diabetes mellitus, Diabetes Research, JDRF Kids Walk, Juvenile Diabetes, Kids Walk, Kids Walk to Cure Diabetes, T1D, Type 1, Type 1 Diabetes, walk to cure, Walk to cure diabetes | Comments Off

Sign up to do your Kids Walk fundraising online!

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Western Wisconsin

Did you know that 40 kids are diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D) each day in the United States alone? That’s like a whole classroom of kids! Can you imagine?

But that’s why many schools in our area are hosting a JDRF Kids Walk to Cure Diabetes —so that they can help our community and the kids and families that are affected by T1D.

These schools have signed up to make a difference!

West Middleton Elementary 4/19/13
Yahara Elementary 5/2/13
Prairie View Middle School 5/3/13
Randall Elementary 5/20/13
UW Preschool Lab 6/6/13
Schenk Elementary 6/7/13
Shorewood Hills Elementary 6/7/13

Want to help us? It’s really not hard at all!

If you’re a student, parent, teacher, or school staff member, you can walk with us (it’s so much fun!) by clicking on your school link above or JDRF Kids Walk to Cure Diabetes and registering for the Walk. When you register, you’ll get your own personal fundraising page and access to a lot of great fundraising tools! And did we mention how much fun it is?!

If you’re a friend, family member, co-worker, or neighbor, you can help, too! You can support one of our walkers by making a donation (he or she will be so excited!). The funds that we raise will support research to cure, treat, and prevent T1D.

Please see Kids Walk Program for more information or to Volunteer.

Posted in Events, Walk to Cure Diabetes, Western Wisconsin JDRF | Tagged Diabetes, Diabetes mellitus, Diabetes Research, JDRF Kids Walk, Juvenile Diabetes, Kids Walk, Kids Walk to Cure Diabetes, Prairie View Middle School, Randall Elementary, Schenk Elementary, Shorewood Hills Elementary, T1D, Type 1, Type 1 Diabetes, UW Preschool Lab, walk to cure, Walk to cure diabetes, West Middleton Elementary, Yahara Elementary | Comments Off

Shhhhhhh!

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Western Wisconsin

Check out the fun video we made to help settle down the ballroom so we could start the program at the Gala.

Special thanks to Nella Citino, Ray Ibsen and Madison Media Institute.

Posted in Events, Spring Gala, Western Wisconsin JDRF | Tagged Diabetes, Diabetes mellitus, Diabetes Research, JDRF Spring Gala, Juvenile Diabetes, Madison Media Institute, Nella Citino, Ray Ibsen, T1D, Type 1, Type 1 Diabetes | Comments Off

Thank you 2013 Gala Sponsors

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Western Wisconsin

BIG Thank You to our 2013 Gala Sponsors.

Presenting Sponsor:
American Family Insurance

Platinum Sponsor:
Hallick Holdings
Diamond Sponsors:
Ameritas Group
CUNA Mutual Group
Madison Media Institute
Park Printing
UW Health & Unity Health Insurance
Wisconsin Distributors

Cocktail Hour Sponsor:
Wisconsin Fertility Institute

Gold Sponsors:
BMO Harris Bank
Chalmers Jewelers
Melius, Schurr & Cardwell
Physicians Plus & Meriter Health Services
SVA Certified Public Accountants
Union Bank & Trust Company
UW Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
UW Health Transplant Program

Silver Sponsors:
Baker Tilly
Boardman & Clark
Cresa
Dental Health Associates of Madison
eflexgroup.com
Fire Fighters Local 311 Charities
Foley & Lardner LLP
Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin
Growth Catalysts
Johnson Bank
Merrill Lynch – Chris Tierney
Novo Nordisk
Oak Bank
Odorico Family
Park Bank
Susan Pierce Jacobsen Agency
Rayovac
Robertson Ryan & Associates
Hans and Mary Lang Sollinger
Stark Company Realtors/Kelly Stelzer
TJK Design Build
UW Dept. of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
Vaughn Vance
Wando’s
Warner & Warner

Media Sponsors:
BRAVA
WKOW

Bronze Sponsors:
B. Goll & Dunn Insurance Agency
Medtronic
TASC
UW Department of Pediatrics

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Thank you for taking part in the JDRF Spring Gala TOMORROW!

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Western Wisconsin

We look forward to having you as our guest for what is sure to be an exciting evening! We are expecting a record crowd and this post provides important information. If you are a table sponsor or host, please share this information with your guests as we may not have all attendees email addresses.

Evening Schedule
5:30 pm – Registration, Silent Auction and Hosted Bar begin
7:20 pm – Silent Auction and Hosted Bar closes
7:30 pm – Dinner, Program, Live Auction and Fund A Cure
10:00 pm – Music and Dancing with Cold Sweat & The Brew City Horns

Registration and Express Pay – all guests are asked to check in at registration for your table assignment and bid number. Elect for Express Pay and there will be no line, no waiting at the end of the night! Simply swipe your credit card and verify your billing information; your receipt will be mailed following the event.

Buy It Now - if you find a silent auction item that you simply must win, place your bid number next to the guaranteed purchase price and the item is yours!

Attire - black tie optional, and in keeping with our theme, black and white attire suggested (but not required!)

Parking – Monona Terrace has several events scheduled for Saturday, including 650 guests attending the JDRF Spring Gala. Please give yourself a little extra time to find a space in the parking lot.

Live and Super Silent Auction Items – preview our exciting Live and Super Silent Auction items on our website . Vacations, restaurants, sporting events, artwork, and unique experiences you can’t get anywhere else! This is our biggest and best auction yet!

Fund A Cure - allows our guests to make a direct impact on JDRF-funded research! During Fund A Cure, you will have the opportunity to make a 100% tax-deductible contribution directly to research that strives to ensure that the millions of children and adults living with type 1 diabetes will one day be free of its rigorous constant management and threat of serious complications.

On behalf of the Western Wisconsin Chapter, thank you for your support of JDRF. We look forward to seeing you on Saturday evening.

Posted in Events, Spring Gala, Western Wisconsin JDRF | Tagged Cold Sweat & The Brew City Horns, Diabetes, Diabetes mellitus, Diabetes Research, Fund A Cure, JDRF Spring Gala, Juvenile Diabetes, Monona Terrace Convention Center, T1D, Type 1, Type 1 Diabetes | Comments Off

Chili’s Pepper Partner Program to benefit JDRF

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Western Wisconsin

Through June 30
Chili’s Restaurants will donate 10% of dining, alcohol and TAKE OUT orders towards the JDRF Ride to Cure Diabetes.

This offer is valid at any Wisconsin, Machesney Park (IL) and Rockford (IL) locations. Please download the vouchers and present to the restaurant. If you forget the voucher, just mention JDRF Pepper Partner Program and they will apply it towards the JDRF total.

There is no limit on number of times you can use the voucher.

Please share with relatives, friends, co-workers. Thank you!

Posted in Events, Ride to Cure Diabetes | Tagged Chili's, Chili's Pepper Partner Program, Chili's Restaurants, Diabetes, Diabetes mellitus, Diabetes Research, Juvenile Diabetes, ride to cure, Ride to cure diabetes, T1D, Type 1, Type 1 Diabetes | Comments Off

Set your DVR to record Wake Up Wisconsin 4/25/13!

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Western Wisconsin

Courtney and Kristen Odorico will be on WKOW’s Wake Up Wisconsin on Thursday, April 25 to talk about the Gala.

The show runs from 4:30-7:00 AM. We are not sure when they will be on yet but we will try to post a link after it airs.

Good Luck Cortney and Kristen!

Posted in Events, Spring Gala, Western Wisconsin JDRF | Tagged Cortney Odorico, Diabetes, Diabetes mellitus, Diabetes Research, JDRF Spring Gala, Juvenile Diabetes, Kristen Odorico, T1D, Type 1, Type 1 Diabetes, Wake Up Wisconsin, wkow | Comments Off

Thanks to everyone that went to the Brat/ Bake sale!

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Western Wisconsin

Thanks to everyone that went to the Brat/ Bake sale at Kopecky’s Piggly Wiggley in Evansville!! We raised $540 for Eloise Eager’s Ride to Cure Diabetes.