The JDRF Ron Santo Walk to Cure Diabetes is 5 Days Away!

WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT!

Come help us honor our greatest Champion, Ron Santo, as we walk in memory of him. Click here to view a special tribute to our favorite #10! Then, if you haven't done so already, register and join us in our search for ways to Cure, better Treat, and Prevent type 1 diabetes and help us reach our nearly $5 million goal!

10 Days is Plenty of Time to Make a Difference!

• REGISTER!  If you haven't done so already, register today at www.walk.jdrf.org!  Ask your friends, family and co-workers to walk with you too!

• FUNDRAISE!  Raise $100 fast by asking 10 people for $10!  Everyone who raises $100 will receive a Ron Santo Walk to Cure Diabetes t-shirt on Walk day (one shirt per walker).  This year's shirt is a special commemorative one, so you will want one of your own!

• SPREAD THE WORD!  Utilize your social networking sites to recruit walkers and raise funds.  Fundraise through Facebook! Follow these simple instructions to download the Facebook application and start fundraising today!
  
  • Login to your JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes Participant Center. Click here.
  • Click on the “Fundraise with Facebook” button on the bottom right hand side of your Participant Center page. This will connect you directly to your Facebook account.
  • Facebook will prompt you to download the application. Select "Allow" to continue.
  • That’s it! You’ve downloaded the free Facebook application.  We hope you’ll take advantage of all the exciting new features on your Facebook application to take your fundraising to the next level!

Thank you so much for your support of JDRF!  We look forward to seeing you on Sunday, October 2nd!

P.S. For updated Walk news and information, please visit www.jdrfillinois.org.  For maps and directions, and important logistic information, for each of the Walk Sites, please click here.

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RON SANTO WALK SPOTLIGHT: NALCO COMPANY

How has Nalco Company raised over $331,000 for JDRF since 2004? They made it easy while also having fun! A team of employees put their heads together and came up with creative fundraising ideas that work for them.

The executive support they receive internally creates a lot of enthusiasm for the team and truly makes a difference. The last two years, Nalco has been a Presenting Sponsor for the Walk, which has motivated the employees to give and get involved with their team.

Creating healthy competition has worked for the Nalco team and they’ve accomplished this by splitting into two groups, Nalco Cubs and Nalco Sox. The week before the Walk, they generate excitement by holding a softball game on the front lawn during the lunch hour Nalco Cubs vs. Nalco Sox!

Another popular way to raise money is Wednesday Jean’s Day. Jean’s “passes” are sold every Tuesday during lunch and each pass gives the employee an opportunity to wear jeans on a Wednesday. Last year, the jean’s day alone raised over $4,000.

Nalco employees were asked why they participate in the JDRF Walk. One of them said “I Walk to save my husband’s eyesight, so he will be able to continue to see his children grow. I Walk to raise money to find a cure.” Another employee Walks because “it takes so little time and energy, to do so much in the lives of those who need our help!!”

Nalco team – you all are a true inspiration to so many and we thank you for your continued support and dedication.  Thank you for helping us take critical steps to finding a cure.

Egg Harbor Cafe

For the month of September, all 14 Egg Harbor Cafe restaurants in Illinois will be directing all donations from their Pay It Forward campaign to JDRF.  To find the Egg Harbor location near you, please click here.  For more information about their Pay It Forward program, please check out their website at http://eggharborcafe.com/eggstras/pay-it-forward/.

ATTENTION LAKEFRONT WALKERS: PARKING CHANGES!

Parking at the Lakefront Walk along Simonds Drive is free on Walk Day. Meter charges do apply in all lots at Foster, Wilson and Montrose. Participants are responsible for all meter fees.

Please be sure to keep your car off the grass. The Chicago Park District will fine us $50 for every car they see drive or park on the grass. Thank you!

Old Orchard

Old Orchard has renewed their generous support of JDRF. Taste a sample of one of their fruit juice products on Walk day or pick up a coupon in the JDRF Chapter booth.

Visit www.oldorchard.com and click on “Promotions” to learn more about the JDRF Points Donation Challenge. Thank you, Old Orchard!

Project S.N.A.P.

Project S.N.A.P. will be back again at the Walk collecting drawings for a mural that will be auctioned off at the December 10^th Chance of a Lifetime Gala.  Ford Motor Company sponsors this opportunity and it’s a great way to have your creativity part of a lasting piece that helps fund type 1 diabetes research.  Be sure to visit the Project SNAP near the Ford tent to add your drawings to the collection.  Click here for more information and to view past murals. 

SNEAKER SALES CAMPAIGN NEWS

Stop in to these below JDRF partners, buy a sneaker and thank them for their generous support of JDRF!

Advance Auto PartsAdvance Auto Parts  will once again be supporting JDRF through their annual Sneaker Sales Campaign. Their campaign will run from August 18th - October 1st, 2011 and will consist of $1, $5, $25 and $50 sneaker sales at more than 3,500 Advance Auto Parts stores in more than 39 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.  The campaign raised $1,898,000 in 2010 and we look forward to another successful campaign!

Back-to-Bed Sneaker Sales Campaign
Beginning August 1st, Back-to-Bed will begin their JDRF sneaker sales campaign.  Their campaign will run for 6-weeks, so be sure to stop in to your local Back-to-Bed to buy a sneaker and say thank you!  To find a Back-to-Bed near you, please click here.

Marshalls
In 2010, Marshalls raised an incredible $1.9 million for JDRF! They will be supporting us again this year through their sneaker sales campaign beginning on August 21st through September 24th at their over 800 locations.  Please stop in to your local Marshalls, buy a sneaker and say thank you for their continued support of JDRF!

Russell Stover Candies
As America's leader in Sugar Free candies, Russell Stover Candies has been a proud supporter of JDRF since 2002. 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.  Their 3rd annual JDRF Sneaker Sales Campaign will run Thursday, September 1st – Saturday, October 1st at 38 store locations in 14 states.  For a list of Russell Stover locations, please click here.

Hy-Vee
Since 1998 Hy-Vee has raised more than $13 million for JDRF and donated countless in-kind product for JDRF chapter events. Hy-Vee’s annual JDRF Sneaker Sales Campaign will run from Thursday, September 1st – Saturday, October 31st.  To find the Hy-Vee location near you, please visit www.hy-vee.com.

CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!

Volunteer Opportunities

October 1st & 2nd, 2011

Join us in support of the 33rd annual Ron Santo Walk to Cure Diabetes!  You can help by lending your time and talent for our largest fundraising event:  we need hundreds of volunteers to assist on set-up day and Walk day. 

Volunteers are needed at each of our six walk locations to help unload supplies; hang signage; work check-points, registration, T-shirt and food tents; welcome walkers; inventory supplies and help clean-up.

We ask that volunteers are able to devote a minimum of four hours on either day. 

Walk sites are located in:

·  Central Illinois:         Glen Oak Park in Peoria

·  Chicago Lakefront:   Lawrence Avenue and the Lake

·  North Suburbs:        Independence Grove in Libertyville

·  Northwest Suburbs: Busse Woods in Schaumburg

·  Southwest Illinois:    Moraine Valley College in Palos Hills 

·  West Suburbs:         Community Park in Lisle

To learn more, please contact the Volunteer Chair for the Walk Site you would like to assist.  Click the below Walk Volunteer form for Volunteer Chair contact info. To sign-up today, complete the below form and mail or e-mail to the appropriate Chair.

Thank you!  We hope to see you on Walk Weekend!