Tag Archives: Diabetes

Registration TODAY for the Walk to Cure Diabetes

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Western Wisconsin

Eau Claire: Sunday, September 8 at Carson Park Madison: Sunday, September 29 at Madison Mallards Duck Pond La Crosse: Sunday, October 6 at Myrick Park Mark your calendar now and register for the 2013 Walk to Cure Diabetes. Thanks to everyone’s … Continue reading →

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Traveling tips – JDRF Networking Group Meeting

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Western Wisconsin

Tuesday, May 28; 6:30pm- 8:00pm (doors close at 6:45pm) Group Health Cooperative, 1265 John Q Hammons Drive, Madison (Affiliation with GHC is not required to participate)  This month, Eileen will share lessons learned when her T1D son was hospitalized during … Continue reading →

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Yahara Elementary School raised $6,131.53!

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Western Wisconsin

Yahara Elementary School raised $6,131.53 dollars to help support Type 1 Diabetes research at their May 5th Kids Walk to Cure Diabetes! Colby and Jeremy Spangler are two terrific siblings with T1D who attend Yahara Elementary School in DeForest, Wisconsin.  … Continue reading →

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Jay Hewitt to Speak in Eau Claire

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Western Wisconsin

Wednesday, May 29 – 6:00pm-7:00pm Northstar Middle School, 2711 Abbe Hill Drive, Eau Claire  Jay Hewitt is an Elite Ironman triathlete and three-time member of the US National Team; he has had type 1 diabetes for nearly 20 years. Jay is a … Continue reading →

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New Book Focuses on Care for People with Type 1 Diabetes

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Western Wisconsin

The American Diabetes Association and JDRF have teamed up to release a new book, “The Type 1 Diabetes Sourcebook” that will help clinicians better understand the best and most recent research on how to diagnose and treat type 1 diabetes … Continue reading →

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Save the Date for Camp Endeavor Madison

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Western Wisconsin

Friday, August 9, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Bishop O’Connor Conference Center, 702 S High Point Rd, Madison Please save the date for a day of fun, activities, t-shirts, goody bags, and everything is free. Camp Endeavor offers both children and parents an … Continue reading →

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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 … Continue reading →

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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 … Continue reading →

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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.

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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: … Continue reading →

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