Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Illinois Walk Kick-Off Events

Please help us officially kick-off the 2009 JDRF Ron Santo Walk to Cure Diabetes by attending one of our Walk Kick-off Events.

Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Kick-off Open House
Drury Lane
100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181

Attend this new open-house at a time that works for you! Meet successful team captains and fundraisers. Stop by various Walk stations and pick up valuable information on how to build a successful Walk team.

The open house is designed less around a formal program and focuses more on individual areas including: on-line tools, letterwriting campaigns, fundraising activities and day-of Walk logistics. Light refreshments and snacks will be offered. A research update will also be presented.

Attend anytime during each of the time slots below.
12:00 – 2:30 p.m.
OR
4:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Research update to be presented at 1 p.m. and again at 6 p.m.

Please RSVP with which time frame you will join us by July 24, 2009 by email or phone:ohkickoff@jdrfillinois.org or 312.447.7969


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Thursday, August 13, 2009
12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Kick-off Luncheon
Sheraton Chicago Northwest
3400 W. Euclid AvenueArlington Heights, IL

Kick-off the Walk year with a new, interactive program. This event is designed like a traditional luncheon, but the program will include a research update, a Q & A discussion and a panel of Walk peers.Submit a question you would like addressed by August 3. Ask about a key fundraising activity, a best practice, a logistical component – the JDRF Illinois team will have an answer! Lunch will be served.

RSVP by August 3, 2009 by email or phone rskickoff@jdrfillinois.org or 312.447.7970.

We hope to see you at one of these great events!

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