Sneaker Sales Campaign News - Casey's General Stores & Party City

JDRF is excited to announce a renewed partnership with Casey’s General Stores. Their 5th annual JDRF paper sneaker scannable campaign will take place during the entire month of February at all Casey’s locations.

Since 2007 Casey’s General Stores has raised $756,000 for JDRF. Company-wide, Casey’s goal is to raise $250,000 this year in support of JDRF’s mission to cure, treat and prevent type 1 diabetes. 

We appreciate Casey's commitment to JDRF and look forward to a successful campaign!  Please visit your local Casey's today to buy a JDRF sneaker and thank them for their efforts!

JDRF is thrilled that Party City will once again be conducting a JDRF Scannable Sales Campaign.  The campaign will run from February 19th-March 3rd at their more than 600 company-ownded and franchise stores throughout the United States.  

This is the second year that Party City has supported JDRF with this campaign.  In 2011, the Party City campaign raised over $415,000!

Please visit your local Party City to thank them for their support of JDRF and while stocking up on your party supplies, buy a JDRF scannable!

Thank you, Party City!

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.

Back-to-Bed Sneaker Sales Campaign - August 1st - September 12

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! Click here to find a Back-to-Bed near you.

Omaha Steaks July Sneaker Sales Campaign

Omaha Steaks will once again support JDRF through their Sneaker Sales Campaign which is currently running, at all 78 locations throughout the country, through July 31st.  Over the past 10 years, Omaha Steaks has raised more than $600,000 for JDRF and we look forward to another successful campaign in 2011.  For the Omaha Steaks location nearest you, please click here.  Stop in to buy a sneaker and thank Omaha Steaks for their continued support of JDRF!

Back-to-Bed August 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.

Sneaker Sales Announcements

Party City, America's largest specialty party goods chain, will be teaming up with JDRF for a sneaker sales campaign from April 3 - May 14, 2011.  Please help us spread the word about this campaign and purchase a sneaker on your next trip to Party City. To find a location near you, please click here.  Thank you, Party City!

Casey's General Store & JDRF

Casey's General Store will once again be selling JDRF sneakers during the entire month of February.  Please stop in your local Casey's store to buy a paper sneaker and thank them for their efforts to find a cure!

For a list of Casey's stores, please visit www.caseys.com. 

Thank you, Casey's!

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.

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.

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!

The Fresh Market

The Fresh Market will once again sell green JDRF sneakers in all 90 store locations from August 27th through September 12th. The Fresh Market’s signature Sidewalk Sale event will take place from September 10th through September 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 JDRF & The Fresh Market's fundraising efforts by visiting your local store during their campaign.

We are looking for volunteer support for their Sidewalk Sale. Please contact your local Walk Manager if you are interested in volunteering.

Sneaker Sales

JDRF Illinois is so grateful for the support of our local sneaker sales partners: Berkot's Super Foods, Omaha Steaks and Waxberg Walk Shoppe. Thank you so much for your continued support of JDRF!

JDRF is also grateful for our National Sneaker Sales Partners:

Advance Auto Parts will deliver a JDRF campaign to remember this year with a goal of raising $3 million for JDRF. Advance will sell JDRF sneakers in over 3,400 stores nationwide from August 27 through October 3, 2009. Be sure to stop by an Advance Auto Parts store and thank them for their incredible support!

Gordman's launched a sneaker sales and fundraising program in 2008 that raised over $100,000 for JDRF! We are thrilled that they will continue their partnership with JDRF in 2009! Starting on Friday, August 7th through Sunday, August 23rd, Gordmans will be selling sneakers in all of their 65 locations in 16 states. Gordmans prides themselves on delighting their guests with big savings on name brands in fun, easy-to-shop stores. For more information on the company and store locations visit http://www.gordmans.com/.

Marshalls is an organization that is committed to giving back to its communities and has committed to doing so with their pledge to JDRF. Over the past 16 years, the Marshalls sneaker sales campaign has raised more than $13.8 million, raising nearly $1.3 million in 2008 alone. Please visit a Marshalls store near you between August 23rd and September 26th and help them reach their goal of $1.5 million by purchasing a JDRF Sneaker and thanking Marshalls for their continued and tremendous support of JDRF’s efforts to find a cure for type 1 diabetes.

The Fresh Market will sell green JDRF sneakers in all 90 store locations from August 28 through September 13, 2009. The Fresh Market’s signature Sidewalk Sale event will take place from September 11 through September 13 in all Fresh Market stores. Illinois stores are located in Geneva, Kildeer & Wilmette. The Fresh Market will sell root beer floats, gourmet hot dogs, and other tasty treats from 11:00 AM through 6:00 PM each day of the weekend with proceeds benefitting JDRF! Support JDRF & The Fresh Market's fundraising efforts by visiting your local store during their campaign.

Walgreens continues to be a wonderful partner to JDRF and have generated $17 million dollars over the past two decades! Walgreens will sell a $1 coupon booklet featuring the JDRF sneaker logo in over 7,000 Walgreens outlets across the country from November 1st to November 30th. Be sure to stop in your local Walgreens to buy the coupon booklet and thank them for their generous support of JDRF!

Is your company interested in selling sneakers to support JDRF? Selling sneakers for JDRF is easy, efficient and no cost to you. Every sneaker sold brings us closer to a cure! Please contact the JDRF office at 312.670.0313 and ask for your local Walk Manager to learn more.