Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company is once again stepping up their efforts this year by focusing on expanding their Walk Team. They officially kicked things off at their internal kick-off on July 28th. The room was packed as Dan Seelye explained Ford’s team strategy this year. Four Team Captains will lead four departments within the office. Thermometer posters are already on the walls for each team and will be updated with team totals twice a week. The winning team will receive two tickets and backstage passes to a Toby Keith concert in September. They can use these tickets to raffle off and raise even more funds for JDRF. The top fundraiser for the whole office will receive two tickets and backstage passes to use as they wish. The contest takes place all of August.


Ford Motor Company Team Captains are also coordinating a “Three Club Challenge” Golf tournament on behalf of JDRF and their Walk Team in early September. A $25 donation to JDRF and the green fee cost is all it takes for a chance to play in this 9-hole tournament that’s sure to be entertaining. Participants must pick only three clubs to use the whole tournament. Winning teams will win prizes and bragging rights. What a creative idea and a great way to build employee morale!


Great ideas Ford! Keep up the good work!

The Arboretum of South Barrington

A very special thank you to The Arboretum of South Barrington for hosting a Summer Stroll cocktail tasting benefiting JDRF. Over 100 supporters strolled The Arboretum, bid on silent auction items, and enjoyed a nice summer evening in support of JDRF. Thank you, Aaron Gadiel for your dedication to JDRF and the Ron Santo Walk to Cure Diabetes. A very special thanks to Karen Kerbis of Wells Fargo/The A Team and Les Lynott of Emkay for their hard work to make the event a huge success!

School News

Ferson Creek Elementary in St. Charles, IL will hold a Kids Walk to Cure Diabetes on October 1st, 2010 at their school during school hours. As in 2008, the entire student and staff will be participating in the 2-mile walk around the school during school hours after collecting optional donations for the two weeks prior to the Walk.

In 2008 when the walk was last held, the school of more than 600 kids raised more than $12,000 solely because ”everyone knew someone” with Type 1 diabetes, whether it was a family member or friend. The amount raised was completely overwhelming and unexpected!

“ Exposing our students to service learning needs about Type I diabetes and staying healthy is so valuable. We are eternally grateful that the student, parents, staff and families of our school made the Kid Walk a success”, said Chris Adkins, Principal, Diabetic and pump wearer for more than 10 years. Thank you Ferson Creek Elementary and Good Luck!

South Park Elementary School in Deerfield, IL selected JDRF as the focus of their Helping Hands Day Philanthropy Project. Their school's fundraising efforts raised almost $12,000 for JDRF! Congratulations to the students and families at South Park Elementary and a special thank you to Diane Near who helped organize this incredible effort.

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.

Diabetes is Hard to "Bear" A Great Way to Raise Funds with Plushland Bears

Plushland Bears is offering a great fundraising promotion to all JDRF Walk supporters with the sale of their JDRF Walk bear. For additional details and to get started on your fundraiser, visit www.plushland.com/JDRF or call 1.888.500.8697.

A Relaxing Way to Support JDRF - Mary Kay Challenge

Heidi Donaubauer, Bauer Power Family Team Captain, and Mary Kay Beauty Consultant, has been presented with a challenge to set 10 spa appointments during August 13-15th.  Heidi has accepted this challenge because for all those that complete the challenge - there is a chance to win a $1,000 bonus, which she will donate back to JDRF! In addition, for those that book and hold their Spa Appointments, she will dontate 10% of the profits to JDRF as well! To learn more, or to book your appointment with Heidi today, please visit www.marykay.com/hdonaubauer08. 

Good Luck, Heidi!

2010 Walk Kick-Off Events

Help us kick-off the 2010 Walk by attending one of our kick-off events. Learn about new Walk tools, pick-up your Walk materials, network with other teams, swap fundraising ideas and start the 2010 Walk season with a bang!


Kick-Off Luncheon
Wednesday, August 11th
12:00-1:30 p.m.
Hyatt O'Hare
9300 W. Bryn Mawr Ave.
Rosemont, IL 60018


Please R.S.V.P. by August 6th to 312.447.7970 or walk@jdrfillinois.org.


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Kick-Off Breakfast
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Drury Lane
100 Drury Lane
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181

Please R.S.V.P. by August 13th to 312.447.7970 or walk.jdrfillinois.org.


Please indicate breakfast or lunch when submitting your R.S.V.P. and include all guest names and whether they are an adult or child.

Important Walk Reminders

The Walk is just 2 months away! Have you registered yet? Register today at www.jdrfillinois.org! Please contact your local Walk Manager for assistance with team strategy, fundraising tools or walk day logistics questions, and get started today!



Can't be there on Walk day? Walk virtually! Register and use the online fundraising tools to form your own virtual team.

Walk Materials are also now available to order on our Chapter website under the Ron Santo Walk to Cure Diabetes page. These materials are available, free of charge, to help you spread awareness and grow your team!

Have you set a goal? Walk Awards and Incentive Prizes are something to strive for when setting your goal.

2010 Walk 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


2010 Incentive Prizes
Walkers who raise $100 will receive a JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes t-shirt on the day of the Walk. Walkers who raise $200 or more can select one of our gift catalogs. You can view all of the award levels and prizes at www.jdrf.org/greatprizes.


Team T-Shirt Contest
Don't forget to enter the t-shirt contest! JDRF or Walk logo must be visible on t-shirt to enter. Drop-off the smallest size of your team t-shirt at the registration tent on Walk day. All winning t-shirts are signed by Ron Santo and framed! Details coming soon on our exciting new voting process.

Register to Walk today at www.walk.jdrf.org!

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.

Facebook & Fundraising

TEAM SPOTLIGHT: ANNE'S FANS - FINDING A CURE
Family team, Anne’s Fans, has come up with a creative way to get the word out about their team. They’ve created a Facebook page for their Walk team! They use this as a way to communicate with their friends and family about JDRF and the Ron Santo Walk to Cure Diabetes. They are using the page to recruit walkers and keep them up to date on JDRF and Walk news. At the beginning of the month, they posted a challenge on their team Facebook page: asking all “fans” to forward along to their Facebook Friends and challenge them to make a $10 donation. Become an Anne's Fans – finding a cure for type 1 diabetes facebook fan today by clicking here! http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/Annes-Fans-finding-a-cure-for-type-1-diabetes/111452342216482?ref=ts

Facebook Tip - How to add your fundraising thermometer to your Facebook page:


1)  Go to My Account > Application Settings
2)  At "JDRF Walk Fundraising" go to "Edit Settings"
3)  Add the application to your tabs.

Please note: You should not add it to "Boxes" if the option is there (this is a feature Facebook is phasing out and does not work with our application).

Team Spotlight

Check out what these teams are doing and see how they will inspire you:



Alicia Fuller and her team, Shop Love Alicia, are selling her Walk for the Cure bracelets with 50% of the proceeds going towards her team. You can check out her website at http://www.wix.com/lovealicia/Love-Alicia%20today!


Team Carson's Thunder and Margaret's Miracles held a fundraising event on Monday June 28 at Il Poggiolo restaurant in Hinsdale. This restaurant generously allows individuals to come in and act as a guest bartenders for the evening in the name of their favorite charity. Beth Carey, Michele Geye, Shannon Green and Jean Sullivan all worked their magic behind the bar and about 60 friends and family members joined them for a fun upbeat evening. With 20% of the proceeds donated by Il Poggiolo and the tips and donations from attendees, they raised $1,519! What a great way to generate funds and expand their network of friends to support JDRF's mission.


Ed Miniat, Inc. employees will have the opportunity to enjoy “Casual Dress Week for a Cure.” If an employee makes a donation to JDRF they can dress casually all week long! What a great idea and incentive program! Thanks “Team Miniat” for your continued support!



BERKOT’S SUPER FOODS and Luke and Kristin Kotara, Southwest Suburban Corporate Chairs, are hosting the 7th Annual Ryan’s Rescuers Golf Scramble on Wednesday, August 25th, 2010 at the Green Garden Country Club, 9511 West-Manhattan-Monee Rd. Frankfort, IL 60423. Please join Berkot’s and the Kotara Family in their effort to cure diabetes. For sponsorship information or to join in on a day of golf and fun please contact Derrick Cannon at derrickcannon@sbcglobal.net or 815-463-5046.


Silpada Designs Sterling Silver Jewelry has been working hard to help “polish” out juvenile diabetes with the sales of their jewelry polishing cloths and has donated almost $1 million since 2004 to JDRF. And now, Independent Silpada Designs Representative from Chicago, Christina DeVoll, has provided a unique, fun way to raise funds for your JDRF Walk team while hosting a girls night out with fabulous handcrafted jewelry! Sounds like a fun way to help JDRF and get some fabulous free jewelry for yourself! Please contact Christina directly at christina.devoll@verizon.net or visit her website www.mysilpada.com/christina.devoll to view the catalog and for more information. She can personalize a fundraising program specifically for you and your walk team!

Do you have a event coming up to benefit your Walk Team or did you just hold a successful event?  Please let us know about it!  E-mail your local Walk Manager with details.

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.

Walk for the Cure bracelets by Alicia Fuller

Alicia Fuller and her team, Shop Love Alicia, are selling her Walk for the Cure bracelets with 50% of the proceeds going towards her Walk team. You can check out her website at http://www.wix.com/lovealicia/Love-Alicia today!

Southwest Suburbs - Upcoming Events

The Southwest Suburbs have a lot of great events coming their way to benefit JDRF!

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July 9th - SHEPHERD HIGH SCHOOL - PIRATES OF PENZEANCE - Dress Rehearsal Performance to benefit JDRF. Please contact Dianne Kleber for additional information at dikleber@comcast.net.

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July 16th - SOUTHSIDE PLUMBING CONTRACTORS GOLF OUTING
The Southside Plumbing Contractors Social Club will hold their annual Golf Outing on July 16th at Silver Lake Country Club, 14700 S. 82nd Avenue in Orland Park, IL. Proceeds to benefit JDRF & fun will be had by all! Contact Don Devoe at 630.881.0726 or dapper119@comcast.net for tickets and inquiries.  Click on the flyer below for additional details.

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July 31st-Aug. 1st - 31st ANNUAL STATE POLICE SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT

The Illinois State Police Forensic Science Center at Chicago will be hosting the 31st Annual Illinois State Police Charity Softball Tournament, July 31st-August 1st at Beren’s Park in Elmhurst, IL, JDRF will be one of the recipients of this great weekend event. Contact Kurt Murray at 312.433.8000 x.2233 or kurt_murray@isp.state.il.us for more information.

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Do you have an upcoming fundraiser that you'd like to promote on the Ron Santo Walk blog?  Please share your event information with your local Walk Manager so we can help spread the word!

Applebee's and JDRF

Applebee’s is bringing back the Dine to Donate program to benefit JDRF! Dine at Applebee’s and 15% of your bill will be donated to JDRF. Be sure to present this flyer during the program dates of June 28-29, July 5-6, and July 19-20. See flyer for participating Illinois locations.
We are looking for Family Team members to spread the word and support this program!

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What you can do to help spread the word:

• Visit the Applebee’s near you during the promotion, (June 28-29, July 5-6 & July 19- 20th) .  Ask to speak to the Manager and personally thank them for their participation and support of JDRF.  See flyer for participating locations.
• Forward this flyer to all of your friends via e-mail, Facebook, Twitter, etc.
• Encourage everyone you know to dine and support this partnership with Applebee’s. While you’re at it, ask them to join your walk team and register today or make a donation to your team's fundraising effort!
• While dining, deliver a “Thank you” card, picture or note from a child to thank them for their support of JDRF.

Finally, if you do any or all of the above, please let JDRF know about it.  Contact your local Walk Manager and tell them about your experience.  We'd love to hear about it!  Thank you for supporting those business’s that support JDRF!

JDRF/Pepsi Grant Opportunities - June 24th Deadline

Looking to boost your 2010 team total? Your Walk team could win a $10,000 or $2,500 Pepsi-JDRF grant!

Read the below form for complete details and hurry! Applications must be submitted by June 24th! You must be registered the 2010 Walk first in order to participate!

Application selection will take place during the month of June, with the top three winners announced in late June. Voting will be open to the public during the months of August and September. Voting instructions are will be available on Pepsi products located in Walgreens store locations throughout the state of Illinois.

If you have any questions, please your local Walk Manager.

Good Luck! Thank you for your continued support of JDRF!

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.

JDRF Garage Sale

Family Teams are getting creative and putting in the hard work to raise donations for their Walk Teams. Check out the latest:

JDRF Garage Sale - proceeds to benefit JDRF
Friday & Saturday, June 18-19, 2010
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
704 Ridgefield Rd., New Lenox, IL
Contact Anne Marie Dybala dybala@ameritech.net for more information!

The Arboretum of South Barrington

Join us for a summer stroll! Wine, food, and music!

Enjoy a lovely afternoon stroll through the beautiful landscape of The Arboretum of South Barrington, and support the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation along the way.

Event will feature food and beverage tastings at various stores and restaurants throughout The Arboretum, including live music performances, shopping specials, raffles, and more. Click here for details and to register.

Design Your Own Race Car!

Ford Customer Service Division and Wood Brothers Racing are offering one JDRF child the creative chance of a lifetime - to design the No. 21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford Fusion Sprint Cup Series car racing at Charlotte Motor Speedway in October! Send in your design to our new JDRF Illinois office at:

11 S. LaSalle St.
Ste. 1800
Chicago, IL 60603-1344

by June 25, 2010. See the flyer for more details on how you can win an opportunity to attend this event and raise donations for your Walk team. Contact Katy Orender with any questions at korender@jdrf.org.