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.

Central Illinois Walk News

The Coffey's Race to Cure Diabetes was held in Peoria's Detweiller Park on July 31st. The 3-mile cross country race and 1/2 mile kids fun run had 104 registered runners, making it one of the most well-attended runs since it began six years ago. The Joslin Diabetes Center in Peoria was the lead sponsor and Kay VanRaalt, Manager, ran as a new runner! Running Central provided a great tent for participants to enjoy. Over $2,000 is expected to be raised from this wonderful event. Congratulations to race organizers Michael & Dawn Helgeson and to the Coffey Family!

Golfing "Fore" a Cure will be held on Friday, September 10th at the Pine Lakes Golf Club in Washington, IL. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. followed by a shot-gun start (scramble) at 12:30 p.m. and a dinner at 5:30 p.m. with a silent auction and great prizes! $90 per golfer or $340 for a foursome. Sponsorship opportunities available. QUESTIONS? Please contact Jennifer VandeWiele 309.243.2131, jennifervandewiele@comcast.net or Amanda Streitmatter 309.243.2989, streitak@hotmail.com.

Central Illinois Walk News

Pete and Rocky Vonachen hosted the 2nd Annual Corporate Breakfast for the JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes at O'Brien Field on June 15th. The event was well attended, with many new guests. Core Construction shared how they support JDRF by dedicating their efforts to an employee's family member: Blythe. Blythe and her family team, Blythe's Blessing's, shared a bit about their journey with Type 1. Three of Blythe's four siblings shared how diabetes has effected their whole family and how proud they are of her, their 8 year old sister, who shows strength and determination everyday. It was a motivational morning, and we look forward to energizing many new corporate teams this year!


The Family Team Kick-Off was held at the Peoria Zoo on June 26th. Despite HOT temperatures, many families enjoyed the zoo, dinner and a short program. A few key volunteer leaders shared information: Lori Coffey spoke about letter writing campaigns, Phi Quine spoke about the School Walk program, and Christi Monroe spoke about how to make a Family Team T-shirt. The Peoria teams are looking forward to getting re-energized for this year's Walk! Go Peoria!

Register for the Central Illinois Walk today at www.walk.jdrf.org. 

For additional Walk details, please visit http://jdrfillinois.org/walk/peoria.html.

Central Illinois Family Team Kick-Off

Please join us for the 2010 Central Illinois Family Team Kick-off!
Saturday, June 26th at the Peoria Zoo
Enjoy the zoo from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.
Meet in Africa’s Lodge at 5pm for a picnic dinner and "How-to" Program.
For more information, and to R.S.V.P., please contact Molly Waller, Walk Manager, at mwaller@jdrf.org or 309.740.4019 by June 24th.

Central Illinois Email Support Group

There is a new virtual support group for parents of children living with type 1 diabetes in Central Illinois. This is an informal email group for parents looking for support from one another. To sign up, please visit Parents of Children with Diabetes. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Jennifer VandeWiele.

Peoria Chili's Promotion

How about dinner out at Chili's for a good cause?

Between September 5th - October 15, if you bring the above voucher (click on voucher to enlarge for printing) with you to the Peoria or East Peoria Chilis, 10% of your purchase will benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

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Please help us get another step closer to a cure!

Peoria Walk News...

The Central Illinois - Peoria Walk has many great events going on and an exciting walker incentive. Please read below for all the latest Peoria Walk news!

Walker Incentive - Win a Peoria Chiefs Family Package!

Have the most funds raised by FRIDAY, AUGUST 7TH AT 5PM AND WIN A PEORIA CHIEFS FAMILY PACKAGE. 4 tickets for this year's season, 4 hats and 2 t-shirts. A $100 value!

JDRF will contact the winning team that evening. Go get ‘em and cheer on the Chiefs!! Special thanks to the Central Illinois Corporate Chair, Rocky Vonachen!

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Upcoming Peoria Events

PDC Swim Party - SPLASHDOWN
Wednesday, August 5th from 7-9pm
Call 888-436-2278 for reservations by July 29th.

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CULVER'S JDRF NIGHT
When: Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Where: East Peoria Culver's

901 W. Camp St.
Time: 4:00pm - 8:00pm

On Wednesday, August 19 between 4 -8pm, Culver's in East Peoria will donate 10% of all earnings to support the JDRF. A tasty way to raise additional funds for research!

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Golf Outing to Benefit JDRF

Friday, September 11, 2009
Pine Lakes Golf Club
25130 Schuck Rd
Washington, IL 61571

12:30pm Shot Gun Start, (11:30am check-in; please arrive by noon)
Dinner & silent auction immediately following.
$85/golfer or $300/foursome
(includes green fees, cart, dinner, and a chance to win prizes)
****$30/person (dinner only)****

Questions? Call Jennifer at 309-243-2131 or Amanda 309-243-2989.

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Central Illinois family teams interested in creating their own Walk shirts can connect with fellow Walk Team Captain, Christi Monroe, on ideas at Christi.monroe@comcast.net or 309-925-3112.

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The Peoria Walk will be held on Sunday, September 13, 2009. Register today at www.walk.jdrf.org.