THANK YOU for your support of the 2009 Ron Santo Walk to Cure Diabetes. It is our hope that we will raise more than $5 million for diabetes research. Help us get there – send in outstanding contributions today, or make an online donation.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
5 Days to go!
We are just 5 days away from the Ron Santo Walk to Cure Diabetes! There is still time to register and raise money! Register today at http://www.walk.jdrf.org/!
Please click on the below links for specific site information, parking & shuttle details, maps and directions, etc.
Chicago (Lawrence Avenue at the Lakefront)
Northern Suburbs (Independence Grove, Libertyville)
Northwest Suburbs (Busse Woods, Schaumburg)
Southwest Suburbs (Centennial Park, Orland Park)
Western Suburbs (Community Park,Lisle)
We look forward to seeing you on Sunday, October 4th!
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Two Weeks to Go!
Walk Day is just around the corner!
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Congratulations to the Central Illinois Walk for holding an incredibly successful event on Sunday, September 13th! Go Peoria!
We're just two weeks away from the 5 Chicagoland Walks being held on Sunday, October 4th:
Chicago (Lawrence Avenue at the Lakefront)
Northern Suburbs (Independence Grove, Libertyville)
Northwest Suburbs (Busse Woods, Schaumburg)
Southwest Suburbs (Centennial Park, Orland Park)
Western Suburbs (Community Park,Lisle)
Visit http://www.walk.jdrf.org/ to register your walkers today and help us reach our $5.5 million goal!
We can do it with your support!
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
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.Please forward on to your family and friends. You can easily forward this post by clicking on the mail icon below.
Please help us get another step closer to a cure!
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Project S.N.A.P.
Win a Lettuce Entertain You gift certificate! All drawings for Project S.N.A.P. sent to our JDRF Illinois office by September 15th will be entered into a drawing for a Lettuce Entertain You gift certificate. For more details click here: http://projectsnap.org/jdrf.html.
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Draw a Picture, Become a Part of the "Big Picture"YOU CAN BE PART OF THIS EXCITING PROJECT!
This year, JDRF Illinois, Ford Motor Company Fund, and Project S.N.A.P. are working together to create two giant mosaic murals out of the drawings of JDRF Illinois children and families and members of the JDRF Illinois community.
The final mosaic murals will be unveiled at the December 12 2009, Chance of a Lifetime Gala and auctioned as a fundraiser for JDRF. Posters of the final mosaic will be available in the fall.
Children with Type 1 Diabetes, brothers, sisters, parents, grandparents, uncles, aunts, neighbors and friends from across the State of Illinois are invited to participate in the creation of these giant mosaics by creating artwork that will make up the "big picture". ANY AGE CAN PARTICIPATE! If you create artwork for the mosaic your artwork will be one of the images that makes up the final mosaic and in the fall you will be able to visit the Project S.N.A.P. Web Gallery and see your picture and the exact row and column of where it is located in mosaic mural. Click below to become a part of the project!
Monday, August 31, 2009
West Side Rooters - 2nd Annual Rooters Ball
The West Side Rooters Social Club is pleased to present the 2nd Annual Rooters Ball featuring Chicago Cubs catcher and Ball Chairman Geovany Soto. Proceeds from this year’s ball will benefit Chicago Cubs Charities, a proud supporter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and The Major League Baseball Dominican Development Alliance.
Like the Rooters Ball of 1908, held just before the Cubs last won the World Series, this year’s event will give fans the chance to get up close and personal with their favorite players, including Geovany Soto, Aramis Ramirez, Alfonso Soriano, Carlos Mármol, John Grabow and others, along with Hall of Fame Cub and West Side Rooters Chairman Ernie Banks. Unlike the 1908 Ball, attire will be casual.
WHERE: Harry Caray’s Italian Steakhouse
33 W. Kinzie Street, Chicago
312.595.2208
TICKETS: $100 per ticket. Click here or call 312.828.0966
100% of proceeds to benefit JDRF and The MLB Dominican Development Alliance.
Like the Rooters Ball of 1908, held just before the Cubs last won the World Series, this year’s event will give fans the chance to get up close and personal with their favorite players, including Geovany Soto, Aramis Ramirez, Alfonso Soriano, Carlos Mármol, John Grabow and others, along with Hall of Fame Cub and West Side Rooters Chairman Ernie Banks. Unlike the 1908 Ball, attire will be casual.
2nd Annual Rooters Ball
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
7pm – 10pm
WHERE: Harry Caray’s Italian Steakhouse
33 W. Kinzie Street, Chicago
312.595.2208
TICKETS: $100 per ticket. Click here or call 312.828.0966
100% of proceeds to benefit JDRF and The MLB Dominican Development Alliance.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Walk day is quickly approaching!
Sunday, September 13, 2009 in Central Illinois in Peoria.
Sunday, October 4th in 5 Chicagoland locations:
Chicago (Lawrence Avenue at the Lakefront)
Northern Suburbs (Independence Grove, Libertyville)
Northwest Suburbs (Busse Woods, Schaumburg)
Southwest Suburbs (Centennial Park, Orland Park)
Western Suburbs (Community Park,Lisle)
Have you registered yet? We're just weeks away!
Register today and spead the word to family, friends, neighbors & co-workers! Step up and be a part of the cure!
Sunday, October 4th in 5 Chicagoland locations:
Chicago (Lawrence Avenue at the Lakefront)
Northern Suburbs (Independence Grove, Libertyville)
Northwest Suburbs (Busse Woods, Schaumburg)
Southwest Suburbs (Centennial Park, Orland Park)
Western Suburbs (Community Park,Lisle)
Have you registered yet? We're just weeks away!
Register today and spead the word to family, friends, neighbors & co-workers! Step up and be a part of the cure!
Take a look at these JDRF Walk Stimulus Packages!
Ramp up your Chicago-area Walk registrations and help JDRF prepare for Walk day!
To help motivate our family team participants, we’ve added an incentive just for you! The family team that has the highest number of registered walkers by September 14th will receive a $100 Lettuce Entertain You gift card. One family team per Chicago-area Walk site. Register today at http://www.jdrf.org/.
One family team will win a package for four to Maywood Park’s Night at the Races event on Friday, September 18 plus a $100 Lettuce Entertain You gift card. Raise $1,000 on-line by September 14th and your team will be part of an incentive drawing.
Welcome new corporate friends! JDRF will provide a complimentary 10x10 tent to one new corporate team that has at least $2,500 raised on-line by September 14th! Get your fundraising going with this great Walk-day incentive!
One family team will win a package for four to Maywood Park’s Night at the Races event on Friday, September 18 plus a $100 Lettuce Entertain You gift card. Raise $1,000 on-line by September 14th and your team will be part of an incentive drawing.
Welcome new corporate friends! JDRF will provide a complimentary 10x10 tent to one new corporate team that has at least $2,500 raised on-line by September 14th! Get your fundraising going with this great Walk-day incentive!
Walk Deadlines
Important! Upcoming Walk Deadlines
As Walk day approaches, please make note of the below logistic and fundraising deadlines:
September 11th - Team Tent deadline. If your team would like to order a tent for Walk day, please contact Sharyn at Indestructo at 847.375.8510. Teams are permitted to bring their own tent, but they must contact their local Walk Manager for size approval and placement. Teams who bring their own tents must set them up on Saturday, October 3rd.
September 18th - Team Table deadline. Teams who have 10 or more walkers registered by 9 a.m. on Sept. 18th will have a reserved table on Walk day. Team tables will be in alpha order by team name.
November 9th - Incentive Prize deadline. If you would like to receive an incentive prize, please make your selection in your Walk Central account or by completeing and returning a form that will be mailed directly to you. To view all the award levels and prizes, visit www.jdrf.org/greatprizes. Only one prize per walker. JDRF branded prizes and catalogs will be mailed with 10 weeks of the Walk. If you choose not to receive a prize, your full donation will go toward finding a cure.
December 7th - Team Total deadline. All money received by December 7th will count toward your team's 2009 Walk team total and award level. Awards are distributed at the Walk Awards Ceremony in January.
As Walk day approaches, please make note of the below logistic and fundraising deadlines:
September 11th - Team Tent deadline. If your team would like to order a tent for Walk day, please contact Sharyn at Indestructo at 847.375.8510. Teams are permitted to bring their own tent, but they must contact their local Walk Manager for size approval and placement. Teams who bring their own tents must set them up on Saturday, October 3rd.
September 18th - Team Table deadline. Teams who have 10 or more walkers registered by 9 a.m. on Sept. 18th will have a reserved table on Walk day. Team tables will be in alpha order by team name.
November 9th - Incentive Prize deadline. If you would like to receive an incentive prize, please make your selection in your Walk Central account or by completeing and returning a form that will be mailed directly to you. To view all the award levels and prizes, visit www.jdrf.org/greatprizes. Only one prize per walker. JDRF branded prizes and catalogs will be mailed with 10 weeks of the Walk. If you choose not to receive a prize, your full donation will go toward finding a cure.
December 7th - Team Total deadline. All money received by December 7th will count toward your team's 2009 Walk team total and award level. Awards are distributed at the Walk Awards Ceremony in January.
Walk Fundraising Events
Special thanks to The Sperling Brothers Foundation who held their 3rd Annual Golf Outing on July 13th at Silver Lakes Country Club. JDRF was chosen as the recipient of this year’s outing. The foundation donated $20,000 to support Sydney’s Angels. Sydney Mann, age 11, shared her struggles and feelings of having type 1 with the dinner guests.
CULVER'S JDRF NIGHT: On Wednesday, August 19, 2009 from 4:00-8:00pm, the East Peoria Culvers will donate 10% of all earnings to support JDRF. A tasty way to raise additional funds for research!
Berkot's Super Foods will host their 6th Annual Ryan's Rescuers Golf Scramble on Wednesday, August 26th at the Green Garden Country Club in Frankfort, IL. To reserve your spot or to learn more, please contact Luke Kotara at lukekotara@yahoo.com or Derrick Cannon at derrickcannon@sbcglobal.net.
Maywood Park Racetrack will host its 8th Annual JDRF Night at the Races on Friday, September 18th. Live harness horse racing, BBQ buffet, entertainment and more is hart to beat! More details to come...
LoPriore's Midgets Family Team will be hosting their 3rd Annual “AJ and Zach say Go Away Diabetes” Fundraiser on Saturday, September 26th from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM at 414 Red Cedar Rd, Lake Villa, IL 60046. Join in their quest for a cure with some fun, good food, silent auction and raffle. All proceeds to benefit JDRF. To learn more, please view this flier. RSVP to Ralph LoPriore at (847)245-3217 or LoPriores@hotmail.com.
Do you have an upcoming event to benefit JDRF and your Walk team? We'd love to hear about it! E-mail the event details to your local Walk Manager.
CULVER'S JDRF NIGHT: On Wednesday, August 19, 2009 from 4:00-8:00pm, the East Peoria Culvers will donate 10% of all earnings to support JDRF. A tasty way to raise additional funds for research!
Berkot's Super Foods will host their 6th Annual Ryan's Rescuers Golf Scramble on Wednesday, August 26th at the Green Garden Country Club in Frankfort, IL. To reserve your spot or to learn more, please contact Luke Kotara at lukekotara@yahoo.com or Derrick Cannon at derrickcannon@sbcglobal.net.
Maywood Park Racetrack will host its 8th Annual JDRF Night at the Races on Friday, September 18th. Live harness horse racing, BBQ buffet, entertainment and more is hart to beat! More details to come...
LoPriore's Midgets Family Team will be hosting their 3rd Annual “AJ and Zach say Go Away Diabetes” Fundraiser on Saturday, September 26th from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM at 414 Red Cedar Rd, Lake Villa, IL 60046. Join in their quest for a cure with some fun, good food, silent auction and raffle. All proceeds to benefit JDRF. To learn more, please view this flier. RSVP to Ralph LoPriore at (847)245-3217 or LoPriores@hotmail.com.
Do you have an upcoming event to benefit JDRF and your Walk team? We'd love to hear about it! E-mail the event details to your local Walk Manager.
2009 Walk Kick-off Events
Thank you to everyone who attended one of our 2009 JDRF Illinois Walk Kick-off events. A special thank you to Jack Pillion who was the Youth Ambassador at last week's Walk Kick-off Luncheon in Arlington Heights. Jack shared his story of living with diabetes and his hope for the future - finding a cure! Thank you, Jack!
2009 Lakefront Corporate Chair, Fred Walz, CFO of Grant Thornton, will host a 2009 Corporate Team Captain Power Lunch. Lunch will be provided. Don’t miss this great opportunity to meet with other corporate team captains!
The event will take place on Thursday, August 27, 2009 from 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. at Grant Thornton located at 175 W. Jackson, 13th floor Training Room, Chicago, IL 60607.
RSVP to Katy Orender at korender@jdrf.org or 312.423.7192 by August 21st.
2009 Lakefront Corporate Chair, Fred Walz, CFO of Grant Thornton, will host a 2009 Corporate Team Captain Power Lunch. Lunch will be provided. Don’t miss this great opportunity to meet with other corporate team captains!
The event will take place on Thursday, August 27, 2009 from 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. at Grant Thornton located at 175 W. Jackson, 13th floor Training Room, Chicago, IL 60607.
RSVP to Katy Orender at korender@jdrf.org or 312.423.7192 by August 21st.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Ford Funny Car Design Contest - Vote today!
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Ford Funny Car Design Contest with proceeds benefitting JDRF! Vote/Donate now for your favorite JDRF Illinois design. The top 5 cars with the most votes/donations by August 14th will be eligible to have their design picked to appear on Bob Tasca’s Funny Car.
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Illinois Walk Kick-Off Events
Please help us officially kick-off the 2009 JDRF Ron Santo Walk to Cure Diabetes by attending one of our Walk Kick-off Events.
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Kick-off Open House
Drury Lane
100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
Attend this new open-house at a time that works for you! Meet successful team captains and fundraisers. Stop by various Walk stations and pick up valuable information on how to build a successful Walk team.
The open house is designed less around a formal program and focuses more on individual areas including: on-line tools, letterwriting campaigns, fundraising activities and day-of Walk logistics. Light refreshments and snacks will be offered. A research update will also be presented.
Attend anytime during each of the time slots below.
12:00 – 2:30 p.m.
OR
4:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Research update to be presented at 1 p.m. and again at 6 p.m.
Please RSVP with which time frame you will join us by July 24, 2009 by email or phone:ohkickoff@jdrfillinois.org or 312.447.7969
12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Kick-off Luncheon
Sheraton Chicago Northwest
3400 W. Euclid AvenueArlington Heights, IL
Kick-off the Walk year with a new, interactive program. This event is designed like a traditional luncheon, but the program will include a research update, a Q & A discussion and a panel of Walk peers.Submit a question you would like addressed by August 3. Ask about a key fundraising activity, a best practice, a logistical component – the JDRF Illinois team will have an answer! Lunch will be served.
RSVP by August 3, 2009 by email or phone rskickoff@jdrfillinois.org or 312.447.7970.
We hope to see you at one of these great events!
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Kick-off Open House
Drury Lane
100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
Attend this new open-house at a time that works for you! Meet successful team captains and fundraisers. Stop by various Walk stations and pick up valuable information on how to build a successful Walk team.
The open house is designed less around a formal program and focuses more on individual areas including: on-line tools, letterwriting campaigns, fundraising activities and day-of Walk logistics. Light refreshments and snacks will be offered. A research update will also be presented.
Attend anytime during each of the time slots below.
12:00 – 2:30 p.m.
OR
4:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Research update to be presented at 1 p.m. and again at 6 p.m.
Please RSVP with which time frame you will join us by July 24, 2009 by email or phone:ohkickoff@jdrfillinois.org or 312.447.7969
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Thursday, August 13, 200912:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Kick-off Luncheon
Sheraton Chicago Northwest
3400 W. Euclid AvenueArlington Heights, IL
Kick-off the Walk year with a new, interactive program. This event is designed like a traditional luncheon, but the program will include a research update, a Q & A discussion and a panel of Walk peers.Submit a question you would like addressed by August 3. Ask about a key fundraising activity, a best practice, a logistical component – the JDRF Illinois team will have an answer! Lunch will be served.
RSVP by August 3, 2009 by email or phone rskickoff@jdrfillinois.org or 312.447.7970.
We hope to see you at one of these great events!
Monday, July 27, 2009
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!
PDC Swim Party - SPLASHDOWN
Wednesday, August 5th from 7-9pm
Call 888-436-2278 for reservations by July 29th.
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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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 EventsPDC Swim Party - SPLASHDOWN
Wednesday, August 5th from 7-9pm
Call 888-436-2278 for reservations by July 29th.
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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!
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.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
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.
JDRF Day at the Windy City Thunderbolts
Join us for JDRF Day at the Windy City Thunderbolts! Connect with JDRF representatives and other JDRF family teams and cheer on the Thunderbolts together!
What: JDRF DAY AT THE THUNDERBOLTS
When: Friday, July 24th 2009 at 7:05 p.m.
Thunderbolts v. River City Rascals
Where: Standard Bank Stadium
14011 S. Kenton Ave., Crestwood, IL 60445
How: Call Donna at 312-447-7954 to order your tickets, $10 per ticket!
See below flier for additional details.
What: JDRF DAY AT THE THUNDERBOLTS
When: Friday, July 24th 2009 at 7:05 p.m.
Thunderbolts v. River City Rascals
Where: Standard Bank Stadium
14011 S. Kenton Ave., Crestwood, IL 60445
How: Call Donna at 312-447-7954 to order your tickets, $10 per ticket!
See below flier for additional details.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Ford's Family Team Sponsorship
Ford's Operation Goodwill Campaign
Ford Motor Company’s Operation Goodwill Campaign helped raise over $100,000 for the 2008 JDRF Ron Santo Walk to Cure Diabetes!
Ford continues their role as a JDRF Global Walk Partner and as a JDRF Illinois Chapter Sponsor. We appreciate their continued dedication to our mission!
How does this partnership affect JDRF Walk families? As a presenting sponsor for the Ron Santo Walk to Cure Diabetes, Ford dealerships have the unique opportunity to partner with a Walk Family Team. Our goal for this partnership is to establish a connection between Ford and the community while increasing Family Team success.
The inaugural year of the Ford Family Team Sponsorship raised $25,000 through nine Ford Dealerships sponsoring 10 Family Teams. This campaign drove their local participation to new heights and gave JDRF Family Teams an opportunity for greater success! Success means more funding for diabetes research.
What to expect from a Ford dealership as a partner:
• 13 Ford dealerships will select one winning Family Team each (winning teams announced in August).
• Dealerships have the option of hosting Family Team fundraising events at their dealership.
• Ford dealerships will match the money raised by your Family Team - up to $2,500!
What is expected of selected Family Teams:
• Interested JDRF Family Teams must apply for a dealership sponsor.
• If selected, families are responsible for raising money for the Walk through personal campaign letters sent to family, friends, and community members asking for support and highlighting the unique Ford Dealership partnership.
• Family teams may display dealership name on t-shirts, post-walk wrap-up letters, etc.
• If chosen, Family Teams should thank the dealership partner for their commitment to a cure and support of your team.
If your team is interested in this amazing opportunity, please complete the below application and return it to the JDRF Illinois office by Friday, July 31, 2009. We look forward to hearing from you! Please contact Katy Orender, JDRF Lakefront Walk Manager, for more information at 312.423.7196.
Ford continues their role as a JDRF Global Walk Partner and as a JDRF Illinois Chapter Sponsor. We appreciate their continued dedication to our mission!
How does this partnership affect JDRF Walk families? As a presenting sponsor for the Ron Santo Walk to Cure Diabetes, Ford dealerships have the unique opportunity to partner with a Walk Family Team. Our goal for this partnership is to establish a connection between Ford and the community while increasing Family Team success.
The inaugural year of the Ford Family Team Sponsorship raised $25,000 through nine Ford Dealerships sponsoring 10 Family Teams. This campaign drove their local participation to new heights and gave JDRF Family Teams an opportunity for greater success! Success means more funding for diabetes research.
What to expect from a Ford dealership as a partner:
• 13 Ford dealerships will select one winning Family Team each (winning teams announced in August).
• Dealerships have the option of hosting Family Team fundraising events at their dealership.
• Ford dealerships will match the money raised by your Family Team - up to $2,500!
What is expected of selected Family Teams:
• Interested JDRF Family Teams must apply for a dealership sponsor.
• If selected, families are responsible for raising money for the Walk through personal campaign letters sent to family, friends, and community members asking for support and highlighting the unique Ford Dealership partnership.
• Family teams may display dealership name on t-shirts, post-walk wrap-up letters, etc.
• If chosen, Family Teams should thank the dealership partner for their commitment to a cure and support of your team.
If your team is interested in this amazing opportunity, please complete the below application and return it to the JDRF Illinois office by Friday, July 31, 2009. We look forward to hearing from you! Please contact Katy Orender, JDRF Lakefront Walk Manager, for more information at 312.423.7196.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
An Evening with Lou Piniella at Harry Caray's
Mingle with Lou Piniella, Ernie Banks and Dutchie Caray on Wednesday, July 8th at Harry Caray’s Italian Steakhouse in Chicago, as the West Side Rooters Social Club host an evening benefiting JDRF!
Bring your questions about the team – Lou will provide up-to-the-minute information about the Cubs during a Q & A. Tickets are limited and can be purchased for $50 each with 100% of the proceeds benefiting JDRF. Ticket price includes cocktails and hors d'oeuvres.
Baseballs autographed by Lou, Ernie Banks, Ryne Sandberg, and other noted baseball stars will be sold during the event. Guests can also bid on great auction items including four tickets in Lou’s seats and a meet/greet/photo/autograph session on the field, and four box seat tickets plus a trip on the field to watch batting practice and half an inning with Ron Santo in the broadcast booth.
Baseballs autographed by Lou, Ernie Banks, Ryne Sandberg, and other noted baseball stars will be sold during the event. Guests can also bid on great auction items including four tickets in Lou’s seats and a meet/greet/photo/autograph session on the field, and four box seat tickets plus a trip on the field to watch batting practice and half an inning with Ron Santo in the broadcast booth.
For more information and to order tickets, visit the West Side Rooters Social Club website.
JDRF & the Jonas Brothers!
Nick Jonas has teamed with Bayer Diabetes Care, to fight juvenile diabetes through various upcoming events. Bid on tickets to the Jonas Brothers concert on July 10, 2009 at the Allstate Arena. Tickets will be auctioned off on eBay with all proceeds benefiting JDRF!
When you choose the auction, you can bid on your choice of eight ticket packages to see the SOLD OUT Jonas Brothers in concert. Two ticket packages include pre-concert Meet and Greets with the band!
The eBay auctions begin 9:00 a.m. PT on Saturday, July 4, 2009 and close at 9:00 a.m. PT on Tuesday, July 7, 2009 . JDRF will overnight the tickets to the winning bidders for delivery by Thursday, July 9th. Click on the below links to check out the various ticket packages and start your bidding!
Also, check out the “Express Your Simple Win” Creativity Contest! Express your own Simple Win by creating a 15-30 second video with your song, lyric, story, drawing, photo movie or other creative idea. Open to 6-18 year olds with diabetes. Three lucky grand prize winners will meet Nick in person!
Questions? Contact Jill Gonyea, JDRF Corporate Relations at 770.343.6116
CONGRATULATIONS to Lauren Hermsen, one of JDRF Illinois' own, who was the June winner! You can view Lauren's winning video below.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Ford Funny Car Design Contest
CALLING ALL ARTISTS!What does this contest do for JDRF and for you?
• All proceeds raised by the “bid” donations will support diabetes research!
• Funds raised by your design can benefit your walk team! So get as many people to donate to your design as possible and watch your team grow!
• Let’s make JDRF Illinois the #1 chapter with the most designs submitted and the highest number of donations collected online! This is a national JDRF contest!
What is my next step to have my child’s design on an NHRA Race Car?
• Read all rules and regulations by clicking here.
• Mail the design to the given address (make sure to include your child’s name, age and chapter).
• Let JDRF Illinois know you sent in a design! Email Katy Orender.
ENTRIES MUST BE POSTMARKED BY JUNE 30, 2009.
Walk Fundraising Tips
Top Ten Steps for Walk Fundraising
Step One: Online Fundraising is Oh So Easy
Visit http://www.jdrf.org/ and create your own personal page that prospective donors can view. Set your goal, upload your e-mail list, add a personal photo, and send out your customized letters inviting your contacts to make an online credit card contribution. Sit back and watch the dollars grow on your own personal website!
Step Two: Face-to Face Conversations Seal the Deal
Asking people in person is a fast and effective way to collect donations. Ask 10 friends for $10 each and you will raise enough to earn the JDRF Walk t-shirt! Use JDRF and diabetes information available in your Walk brochure or online to inform them about how contributions raised through the Walk to Cure Diabetes will be used and why your personal participation is important to you.
Step Three: Letter Writing Makes an Impact
Sometimes a personalized and stamped letter can work magic. Remember, not everyone has email, so you may have some great potential donors who need to receive your formal solicitation letter.
Step Four: Follow up is Key
Be considerate, but remember that people are busy and may need a little nudge. Share a reminder on why you are raising money for diabetes research. Tell everyone how the fundraising is going and how close you are to your goal, and remind them that it’s not too late to contribute. This little reminder can clinch your success!
Step Five: Matching Gifts Double Your Efforts
Find out if your company has a matching gift program. Always remember to ask your sponsors whether or not their companies will match their donations. See if your company offers a match program at www.matchinggifts.com/jdrf.
Step Six: Walk Brochure—Never Leave Home Without It
Always carry a JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes brochure wherever you go. You never know when you will run into a potential supporter!
Step Seven: Ask Where You Shop, ‘Til You Drop
Ask the businesses you frequent for a donation—such as your grocer, hair stylist, dry cleaner, doctor, gym, coffee shop, and favorite restaurant.
Step Eight: Grab Peoples’ Attention
Promote your efforts for the cause by wearing your favorite Walk to Cure Diabetes T-shirt. You will be more "official" and get more attention promoting your upcoming Walk. Also bring along a personal story to share—if you don’t have a diabetes connection, ask your local JDRF Chapter for a Child Ambassador’s story.
Step Nine: Donor Amounts—Think Big, Get Big Results
Don’t undersell your cause and your efforts! Any size donation is great, but if you ask for too small of an amount, people will limit their giving. Try saying "I am asking 10 of my friends for $10 – can you make a donation to fund diabetes research?" Or if you are fundraising online, ask someone who you think will make a larger donation to let you list it on your fundraising webpage – people will see that example and follow suit!
Step Ten: Always Be Thankful
Be sure to send thank you notes to all your donors. Let them know how much you raised, as well as how much your local Walk to Cure Diabetes raised. You can also share some great research funding highlights.
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