JDRF Walk in the News

Check out this great article about the Palos Hills Walk:

http://triblocal.com/palos-hills/calendar/2010/10/03/32nd-annual-ron-santo-walk-to-cure-diabetes/  

Don't miss out on the Walk Day celebration! 

Help us reach our $5 million goal!

REGISTER TODAY at WWW.WALK.JDRF.ORG!

BUONA Benefit Night for JDRF

BUONA Restaurant & Caterer will be supporting the SEKO Worldwide Walk team by hosting a JDRF Buona Benefit Night on October 6th at their Itasca restaurant.   Why not treat your family to a night out at BUONA and raise money for JDRF?

The only requirement is that you must present the official fundraising flyer (see below) upon ordering.   15-25% of all sales generated through dine-in, carryout, drive-thru and even catering orders placed and picked-up that day will be donated to JDRF.  

Learn about BUONA's Italian Beef and complete Restaurant and Catering menu at www.buona.com - Chicago's #1 Italian Beef Sandwich - Pat Bruno, Chicago Sun-Times. 

Click on the below flyer to print out.  Please feel free to pass this on to others!

Il Poggiolo Presents : Guest Bartender Night benefitting JDRF on September 27th

Join IL Poggiolo on Monday, September 27th from 6-8 PM for Drinks, Food and Fun all while supporting JDRF!  Dave Moser, who is walking with TMO's Troop in Palos Hills, will be the guest bartender and a portion of all proceeds raised that night will benefit his team's Walk fundraising efforts.  Enjoy complimentary bites and a chance to win great raffle prizes as you help to contribute to a great cause!  For additional information, please click on the below flyer.



Berkot's Super Foods & JDRF

Congratulations to Berkot’s Super Foods for raising over $30,000 at their golf outing fundraiser benefitting JDRF! In addition to holding their very successful golf outing, all twelve Berkot’s stores will be selling JDRF sneakers during the month of September to raise money for their walk team, Berkot’s Ryan’s Rescuers!

Special thanks to Luke & Kristen Kotara, South Suburban Corporate Chairs, the Kotara Family and everyone at Berkot’s for all of their efforts to raise money to find a cure for type 1 diabetes!

For a complete list of Berkot's locations, please visit www.berkotfoods.com.

Children's Congress 2011

JDRF President and CEO Jeffrey Brewer invites you to apply for JDRF's Children's Congress 2011.  Visit http://cc.jdrf.org/ to learn more and apply today!

To sumbit your application online, click HERE.

Children's Congress brings more than 150 children with type 1 diabetes and their families to Washington, D.C.  Children's Congress participants represent all 50 states and the District of Columbia. They meet with Members of Congress and other key federal decision-makers to help educate them about the critical need for federal funding for type 1 diabetes research.

Applicants must be between the ages of 4 and 17 and have type 1 diabetes. All applications must be received by JDRF by 5pm EDT on Monday, October 4, 2010. You can view a list of frequently asked questions regarding the application process by clicking here.

Children's Congress inspires lawmakers to remember the children who live with type 1 diabetes when appropriating funds for medical research and voting on other important federal issues relating to diabetes. Our children's stories, told in their own words, are more powerful than almost any other type of legislator education.

To learn more about Children's Congress 2011 and to complete the application process, visit the Children's Congress website at http://cc.jdrf.org/ or email JDRF at childrenscongress@jdrf.org.

Want to Tell the World Your Story?

Whether you have diabetes yourself or you are living with the disease through supporting others, it's time to tell your story. 

Dr. Jean Norris, a type 1 diabetes for 24 years, knows the impact diabetes has on the entire family as well as friends.  She also knows that many people manage the hurdles of life in their own way.  Jean is seeking volunteers and nominations for interviews to be included in an upcoming book, "No Sugar Added - Straight talk from those living with Diabetes." 

If you, or someone you know has a story, tip, advice or inspirational words to help those with this disease, please submit the information by clicking below or you can reach Jean directly at drjean@nortonnorris.com or by calling (708) 478-1144.  A portion of the proceeds from this book will go towards helping find the cure through JDRF.

Dr. Jean Norris writes:

I welcome any and all submissions.  Our research assistant will call and schedule interviews with those who submit their information for consideration in the book. 

To learn more, or to share your story, please visit http://www.nosugaradded.org/.

JDRF in the news!

Please view the below link to read a great article in The Beverly Review today highlighting the story of 3-year old Sean McKee and his family.  The McKee's family team, Captain Sean’s Crew, will head to Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills on October 3rd to continue their efforts to find a cure!

http://www.beverlyreview.net/full.php?sid=2489&current_edition=2010-09-15

The Countdown has begun...

Walk Day is 3 Weeks Away!

Are you and your teammates registered yet?  If not, register today, and encourage your family and friends to do the same, at www.jdrfillinois.org! 

There is still plenty of time to fundraise!  Utilize Walk Central to send out donation e-mails.  Raise $100 quick by asking 10 people for $10!

Are you looking to freshen up your fundraising letter?  A great idea was brought to our attention to include a calendar in your letter.  In the calendar you can list any time that your loved one with type 1 was hospitalized or at the doctor for diabetes related issues.  This is just another way to motivate people to help raise money for a cure!

Matching Gift Reminder! Don't forget to ask your donors if their company has a matching gift program.  Many corporations and foundations will match, double, or even triple an employee's personal donation!

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Bayer Diabetes Care has teamed up with JDRF and Nick Jonas to bring you more fun at this year’s walk – including some exciting new products.

Visit the Bayer booth at the Central Illinois & Libertyville Walk Sites to join the fun and learn about Bayer’s DIDGET, CONTOUR USB and A1C SelfCheck!

www.simplewins.com



We look forward to seeing you at the Walk on Sunday, October 3rd! 

Team Table Deadline - September 17th at 9 a.m.

All pre-registered teams with 10 or more walkers, registered by September 17th at 9 a.m., will have a reserved table with team sign at the Walk site. Team tables will be in alpha order by team name.

Register your walkers today at http://www.walk.jdrf.org/!

Look Whose Walking - Top Registered Teams

Congratulations to the below teams who currently have the most registered walkers:

Cheesecake and Grand Lux Secret Ingredients - 196 Walkers (Busse Woods Walk)
Colleen's Crew - 129 Walkers (Libertyville Walk)
Justin's Journey To Help Cure Type 1 Diabetes - 76 Walkers (Palos Hills Walk)
Hyatt - 69 Walkers (Lakefront Walk)
Nalco - 42 Walkers (Lisle Walk)
Ethan's Quest for a Cure - 37 Walkers (Peoria Walk)

Keep recruiting those walkers!

Want to see your name on this list? 

Register your walkers today at http://www.walk.jdrf.org/!

September Walk News

Over 40 Corporate Team Captains joined us for the Lakefront Corporate Team Power lunch hosted by Fred Walz and Grant Thornton on Thursday, August 26th.  It was a successful event and equipped the Team Captains to have their best Walk ever!  Thank you to our speakers:  Mike Laughlin of Deloitte, Brian Sterk and Fred Walz of Grant Thornton, and Kevin Klasey of Hyatt.

Mail Alert!  The week before the Walk, all registered walkers will be receiving a final walker mailing, which will include a map with directions to the site they are registered, logistic information and a collection envelope.  Keep an eye out for this important information!

Central Illinois Walk News

Team Pennants - Register you Walkers today!
All Central Illinois Walk teams with 10 or more Walkers registered by September 15th will receive a team pennant with their team name on it.  The pennants will be distributed at registration to help mark your territory and meet your team on Walk day.  So, register your Walkers today!

Please note:  Due to printing deadlines, no exceptions can be made to the September 15th deadline.

Exciting Incentive!  The top fundraising family team and corporate team will receive a suite during a Peoria Chiefs game in the 2011 season.  Special thanks to Pete and Rocky Vonachen.

TEAMS ON THE GO! Check out what these teams are doing and see how they will inspire you!

Friends of family team, Briggs Bunch, were so inspired by the Kick-off Breakfast that they are raising money for their friend, Madison Briggs, at school.  During lunch time, they will be collecting donations and hanging paper sneakers in the lunch room with the donor’s name.  The sneakers will be hung in a line by grade level and the grades will be competing against each other.  The first grade to the finish line – wins!  The school is also full of posters promoting the Ron Santo Walk to Cure Diabetes.  They hope to motivate others to help find a cure!

Samantha Stautz of Gracie's Angels will be holding her 5th Annual Kids Carnival for JDRF on Sunday, September 12th from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m at the Grandwood Park Ball Field (36753 N. Hutchins Rd., Gurnee).  Come See the Reptiles from Serpent Safari, the Petting Zoo from Buggy Whip Farm and participate in a great Silent Auction.  For more information, please call (847) 265-2933.

The Hooten Hopper’s, led by Denise Hooten, are coming in strong again in 2010 with a wonderful contribution from Alliant Credit Union for over $10,000! Thank you Rick Holke, Alliant Credit Union, for the extremely generous donation and Denise Hooten for your continued hard work to raise as much money as possible!

The LoPriore Family will be holding their 4th Annual AJ and Zach say "Go Away Diabetes" Fundraiser on Saturday, September 25th with all proceeds benefitting JDRF.  The event will be held at Cedar Ridge Estates, 427 Cyprus Circle in Lake Villa, from 3:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. and will feature silent auctions, raffles, face painting, great food and lots of fun!  For more information, and for event sponsorship opportunities, please contact Ralph LoPriore at 847.245.3217 or lopriores@hotmail.com.

To reach their goal of $10,000, Maggie’s Maniacs are holding several fundraising events.  One of their sweetest fundraisers is the homemade candy they make and sell to co-workers at their Dad’s office.  Those same co-workers also make a donation on Fridays to be able to wear a sports jersey of their favorite team.  And top that off with the company’s matching gifts equals a successful family team!

Pella Windows – Replacement Division is keeping their employees educated about JDRF and the Ron Santo Walk to Cure Diabetes.  They started sending out weekly e-mails updating employees on their team progress with the number of participants and dollars raised.  Creating friendly competition between the departments always motivates their employees!  Also, in their company monthly newsletter, they are including research facts about JDRF.  Keep up the great work, Pella!

Sneaker Sales Campaign Updates

The Fresh Market is selling green JDRF sneakers in all 90 store locations through September 12th. The Fresh Market’s signature Sidewalk Sale event will take place on September 10th - 12th. The Illinois Fresh Market stores are located in Geneva, Kildeer, Wilmette, Lake Forest, Peoria and Normal. The Fresh Market will sell root beer floats, gourmet hot dogs, and other tasty treats (low carb/low sugar options available) from 11:00 AM through 6:00 PM each day of the weekend with proceeds benefitting JDRF! Support The Fresh Market's fundraising efforts by visiting your local store this weekend.
Special thanks to Gordmans for their support of JDRF through their annual sneaker sales campaign.  Hats off to the store employees and shoppers in Fairview Heights, Moline, Champaign, Springfield, Peoria, Normal, Rockford and Machesney Park! 

Marshall's sneaker sales campaign will run until September 25th.  Stop in your local Marshalls and support JDRF by buying a sneaker!  For a complete list of Marshalls stores, visit www.marshalls.com.

Visit the famous Original Rainbow Cone, located at 9233 S. Western Avenue in the Beverly area, for a legendary Chicago treat and support JDRF!  During the month of September, they will be selling JDRF sneakers that will be displayed around the store.  Rainbow Cone staff has already sold out of their initial batch of a few hundred sneakers and have ordered more! See www.rainbowcone.com for store hours.
As America's leader in Sugar Free candies, Russell Stover Candies has been a proud supporter of JDRF.  They proudly display their association with JDRF on all of their Sugar Free candy products - which can be found in the candy aisle at retail stores throughout the United States.  Russell Stover kicked-off their 2010 sneaker sales campaign on September 1st and it will run through October 9th.  Visit www.russellstover.com for store locations.

The South Suburbs will be seeing lots of JDRF sneakers popping up in local businesses!  Special thanks to all the retailers in the Beverly/Morgan Park, Chicago and neighboring Suburban areas that have agreed to sell JDRF Sneakers during the month of September.  These businesses will also display JDRF posters, balloons and offer Walk registration brochures. It is a great way to raise funds to find a cure for type 1 as well as get the message out and promote the walk!  For a complete list of these sneaker sales partners, click here.

Maywood Racetrack Fundraising Opportunity

Maywood Park wants to help your Company or Walk team, reach or exceed your goal by hosting a Night at the Races fundraiser that would benefit your team! 

Let Maywood Park Racetrack help you kick-off the Walk with a night filled with LIVE Harness Horse Racing Fun and Excitement!  The evening will include a Five Star Dinner Buffet, LIVE Racing Action, Famous Human Harness Race and Cash bar with plenty of Raffle prizes for everyone!For more information, please contact Lisa Gurick in the Group Sales Office at 708.343.4800, x.150.

Ford Family Team Sponsorships

Ford Motor Company generated nearly $8,000 from their 30-day fundraising contest between four office departments.  The Marketing team won, having raised over $2,600!  They also have an upcoming 3 Club Challenge that has already raised over $1,000 in additional donations.  Congrats to Ford and their giant team effort!
Congratulations to the winning teams selected for the Ford Family Team Sponsorship!

Arlington Heights Ford - Syringe Slayers
Bredemann Ford - Bredemann
Friendly Ford - Team Zarcone
Golf Mill Ford - Nicole & Karina's Cure Busters & Co.
Victor Ford - Dustin's Tie-Dye Team
Wickstrom Ford - Ricky's Ramblers
Spring Hill Ford - Team Aiden
Hawk Ford - Justin's Journey to Help Cure Type 1 Diabetes
River Oaks Ford - Left Eye
Napleton Ford in Libertyville - Emilia's Team
Illinois FDAF - Tommy's Troops
Westfield Ford - Malia's Mission
Joe Rizza Ford of Orland Park - The Chargers

Thank you, Ford!

Refresh Your Browser and Vote for your favorite vision of a life without diabetes!

Who's in the #1 spot today? Run for Ron (Jim Foster)

Visit www.walgreens.refresheverything.com today and cast your vote for one of the three JDRF Illinois finalist. Voting is open until September 30th! The top team will win a $10,000 Pepsi grant good towards their 2010 Walk team fundraising efforts. Second and third place will each receive $2,500 for their team.

A special thank you to Pepsi and Walgreens for their continued commitment to JDRF.  Good luck to all of our Illinois finalists!

Help Us Spread the Word! Sign-up as a JDRF Advocate Today!

You are signed up as a Walker or Walk Team Captain, but are you registered as a JDRF Advocate?

JDRF has built a nationwide network of Advocates who are dedicated to finding a cure for type 1 diabetes.  We are all working together to advance the search for a cure faster and more effectively. JDRF Advocates help support a variety of issues that are critical to our search for a cure, such as the Special Diabetes Program and the Artificial Pancreas Project. 

Sign-up online at http://advocacy.jdrf.org/.

The Walk is one month away!

What can you do today?

- If you haven't done so already, register today at www.walk.jdrf.org!  Encourage your team members to register or offer to register for them

- All pre-registered teams with 10 or more walkers registered by September 17th at 9 a.m. will receive a reserved table with team sign at the Walk site.

- Ask 10 people for $10 - You'll be amazed at how quickly you can raise $100!

- $100 gets you an official Walk T-shirt with great incentives at higher levels

- $1,500 raised per Walker and you can receive the coveted golden sneaker award

Questions? Please contact your local Walk Manager.

We look forward to celebrating with you on Sunday, October 3rd!

Palos Hills Walk News

The Palos Hills Walk is pleased to announce some exciting new events and activities for Walk Day! Some new things you will enjoy are free children’s haircuts, a reptile show, hula hoop lessons and a bean bag toss competition with a chance to win a custom JDRF bean bag toss board game.  This is combined with the music, entertainment and fun inflatable’s from previous years.  We are also please to announce a fantastic new band! You can preview, Big Wig Mechanic, a Rock/reggae band, at http://myspace.com/bigwigmechanic.

Don't miss out on the fun! 

Register to Walk today at www.walk.jdrf.org.

South Suburban Sneaker Sales Partners

The South Suburbs will be seeing lots of JDRF sneakers popping up in local businesses! 

Special thanks to the below retailers in the Beverly/Morgan Park, Chicago and neighboring Suburban areas that have agreed to sell JDRF Sneakers during the month of September.  These businesses will also display JDRF posters, balloons and offer Walk registration brochures. It is a great way to raise funds to find a cure for type 1 as well as get the message out and promote the walk on October 3rd at Moraine Valley Community College. Thank you to everyone that participated!

• Beverly Bakery & Café – 10528 S. Western Ave., Chgo., IL 60643 www.beverlycoffeeroasters.com, (will donate .25 cents to JDRF with every cupcake purchase in the month of September)
• Bialy’s Café – 2801 W. 95th Street, Evergreen Park, IL 60805, 708-636-3004
• Blue Moon Coffee House and Café - 1742 W. 99th Street Chgo.,IL 60643 773-840-3618, www.bluemooncoffeehouse.net
• Calabria Imports - 1905 W. 103rd St. Chgo., IL 60643, www.calabria-imports.com
• Cafe 103 & Beverly's Pantry - 1907-09 W. 103rd St., Chgo, IL 60643, 773-238-8550, www.beverlyspantry.com
• Favia Café – 10701 S. Hale Chgo., IL 60643 773-881-3284 www.faviacafe.com 
• Ms. Priss, Inc. - 9915 S. Walden Parkway Chgo, IL 60643 773-233-7747 www.mspriss.homestead.com
• My Sister's Knits - 9907 S. Walden Parkway Chgo., IL 60643, 773-238-4555 www.mysistersknits.com
• Old Tinley Pub – 17020 Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park, IL 60477, 708-532-4409
• Rainbow Cone – 9233 S. Western Ave., Chgo., IL 60643, 773-238-7075 www.rainbowcone.com
• Running Excels - 10328 S. Western Ave., Chgo., IL 60655, 773-629-8587 www.runningexcels.com
• The Blossom Boys – 9911 S. Walden Parkway, Chgo., IL 60643, 773-779-4400 www.theblossomboys.com
• The Music Station - 1808 W. 103rd St., Chgo,IL 60643, www.the-music-station.com
• Top Notch Beef Burgers - 2116 W. 95th St., Chgo, IL 60643, 773-445-7218
• Tranquility Hair Salon, Inc. - 9909 S. Walden parkway Chgo.,IL 60643, schickel2509@hotmail.com
• Van Wade "A Lifestyle Boutique" - 1739 W. 99th St., Chgo., IL 60643, 773-233-7921, www.vanwadelifestyleboutique.net

Thank you for supporting those businesses that support JDRF!

AJ and Zach say "Go Away Diabetes" Fundraiser - September 25th, 2010

The LoPriore Family will be holding their 4th Annual "AJ and Zach say "Go Away Diabetes" Fundraiser on Saturday, September 25th with all proceeds benefitting JDRF.  The event will be held at Cedar Ridge Estates, 427 Cyprus Circle in Lake Villa, from 3:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. and will feature silent auctions, raffles, face painting, great food and lots of fun! 

For more information, and for event sponsorship opportunities, please contact Ralph LoPriore at 847.245.3217 or lopriores@hotmail.com.