JDRF is thankful for YOU!
It's that time of year where we all celebrate the things we are thankful for in our lives. JDRF is thankful for you, our generous supporters, who continue to work hard to raise money for vital research. Celebrate the hope of a cure this Thanksgiving holiday!
November is also National Diabetes Awareness Month. Visit www.jdrf.org for ongoing coverage of the month's activities.
Don't Stop Now!
It is going to take a concerted effort to reach our $5 million goal! Now is the time to turn in any additional donations you may still have at your home or office. Don't forget about matching gifts too! Turn your money in so it can be counted toward your team total. Donations can be sent in a collection envelope or mailed to the JDRF Illinois Chapter office at 11 South LaSalle St., Suite 1800, Chicago, IL 60603-1344. Please be sure to include a note with your site, team name and walker name.
Still have a little way before reaching your team's goal? Keep up the great work by trying one of these ideas:
Still have a little way before reaching your team's goal? Keep up the great work by trying one of these ideas:
* Plan a holiday party benefiting JDRF!
* Follow-up with friends or family who still need to send you their donation.
* Include an appeal in your holiday card.
* Ask your child's school to hold a Kids Walk. The Kids Walk Program gives students the opportunity to help fellow classmates affected by diabetes AND raise money for their school. Schools can receive 10% of the money raised! For more information, visit www.jdrfkidswalk.donordrive.com or contact your local Walk Manager to set-up a Kids Walk.
* Ask a local business or restaurant to donate a percentage of sales back to JDRF.
* Auction off a close parking space at the office during the cold winter months.
* Collect change for JDRF - every cent counts! JDRF canisters are available. Contact your local Walk Manager to place an order.
We still accept money well into the New Year!
We still accept money well into the New Year!
2010 Team Totals All money received by December 6th will count toward your team's 2010 Walk team total and award level. Awards are distributed at the Walk Awards Ceremony in January. Team totals will be posted on the JDRF Illinois website, www.jdrfillinois.org, so check back soon to view your total.
Walk Team Award Levels
| $3,500 - $9,999 | Bronze Achievement Award | |
| $10,000 - $24,999 | Silver Achievement Award | |
| $25,000 - $49,999 | Gold Achievement Award | |
| $50,000 - $99,999 | Platinum Achievement Award | |
| $100,000 - $199,999 | Diamond Achievement Award | |
| $200,000 + | Ron Santo Award |
Walk Awards Reception
Watch for details about the upcoming Walk Awards Receptions in the Chicago-area and Central Illinois. We can’t wait to celebrate you and your fundraising efforts!
Please join us on December 11, 2010, for the Chance of a Lifetime Gala featuring an exciting auction, dinner and concert by Hall & Oates. Don’t delay in purchasing your table or tickets today by clicking here or contact the chapter at 312/670-0313. Sales end December 3rd.
If you are unable to attend but would like to support JDRF please consider making a gift to the Gala Fund A Cure program. All donations will be directed to the Artificial Pancreas Project.
CALLING ALL ARTISTS
JDRF is looking for little artists to help us thank our generous sponsors, in-kind donors and top contributors by creating a one-of-a-kind thank you picture. Your child’s art could also appear on the 2010 Team Awards! Send us your "thank-you" picture with your child's name and age on it to our JDRF Illinois Chapter office by December 2nd.
Thank you for your support of JDRF! Happy Thanksgiving!
