IMPORTANT DATES
Walk Dates:
• September 13 Grand Rapids Walk
• September 13 Jackson Walk
• September 20 Lakeshore Walk
• September 27 Traverse City Walk
Ride Dates:
• August 8-10 Asheville, North Carolina
• September 11-14 Whitefish, Montana
• October 16-19 Death Valley, California
Other Important Dates:
• July 16 – Walk Kick-Off Luncheon at Crowne Plaza in Grand Rapids Noon – 1:30
• July 23 – Walk Kick-Off Luncheon at Doubletree Hotel in Holland Noon – 1:30
• August 15 – Midnight Ride Motorcycle ride to St. Ignace
• September 26 – Traverse City Pre-Walk Bash at Inside/Out Gallery in Traverse City
• October 4 – Lion’s Club Walk/Run in Kalamazoo
• November 18 – Grand Rapids Walk Awards Reception – Grand Rapids Children’s Museum
• November 19 – Lakeshore Walk Awards Reception – Haworth Conference Center in Holland
WHY SHOULD I SUPPORT JDRF?
WHY SHOULD I FUNDRAISE?
WHY SHOULD I WALK?
WHY SHOULD I RIDE?
WHY SHOULD I SUPPORT GALA?
Please
read the letter that we received from one of our children in the
JDRF West Michigan Chapter. Danielle’s heartfelt
words answer every question above with a resounding; “Because we
will be known as the people who cured diabetes.” Please remember
her words, and the words, thoughts and efforts of our local, domestic
and global community as we continue to fight for the cure!
CLICK HERE TO READ DANIELLE'S LETTER
In September 2005 my daughter Melanie was complaining of stomachaches. At first, I didn't think anything of them but... (click to read the rest of Melanie's story)
The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
Again Stands Out Among Charities
In a Forbes article JDRF was profiled and praised for its exemplary focus and efficiency. "Send money to these people and you can be sure that only a small portion will be frittered away soliciting you for more, and the bulk of what's left will be invested in a single-minded drive to find a definitive cure for juvenile diabetes." Click to read entire article!
