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Local entertainers, bankers, doctors, clergymen, and Chamber members, to name a few, will all pull together to make the 2010 Litchfield County Walk to Cure Diabetes event a success. More than 600 Litchfield County residents—from toddlers to seniors—are expected to represent local family groups, schools, corporations, and community organizations to
support the Litchfield County Walk.
The event is set for Sunday, September 12, 2010 at White Memorial Conservation Center in
Litchfield. Onsite registration and check-in begins at 8:30 a.m., and the walk kicks off at 10:00 a.m. with an opening ceremony. The event will run until noon. The goal of the Walk is to raise over $100,000 in support of JDRF-funded research to find a cure for diabetes and its complications.
In addition to the scenic two-mile walk, participants will experience a fun-filled atmosphere with music, food and activities for children.
Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010 at White Memorial Foundation
Passionate About Finding a Cure for Diabetes:
Community Unites for Local Walk
Community Unites for Local Walk
Will You Walk With Me?My name is Mikayla and I live in Torrington. When I was 18 months old I was diagnosed with Type 1 Juvenile Diabetes.This is a disease I will have my entire life if a cure is not found, and I will not outgrow it. I wear an insulin pump 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The pump requires me to have tubing in my back to deliver the insulin because my pancreas doesn't work. Everyone thinks I am brave but I don't have a choice. I wish every day for a cure. Scientists are working very hard to find a cure. But research costs money. To help, my family participates in the Walk to Cure Diabetes which raises funds to support this research.
Please come and walk for me and the many people in Litchfield County that need your help. Join my team, Mikayla's Marchers of Hope, or form your own.
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Special thanks to these companies for their generous donation of goods and/or services:
George's Restaurant
OMAR Coffee
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Saturday July 10, 2010 - Nick Jonas to be National Chair of JDRF's Walk to Cure Diabetes
Monday June 21, 2010 - JDRF DAY at the Torrington Titans - July 10th
Friday April 09, 2010 - Our Baseball Haven announces first Non-Profit Partnership with JDRF
Tuesday February 16, 2010 - JDRF Reseach Strategy - January 2010
Wednesday January 20, 2010 - JDRF and BD Join Forces to Improve Insulin Pumping
Tuesday January 19, 2010 - JDRF Forms Partnership with Animas to Develop First-Generation Automated System for Managing Type 1 Diabetes
Wednesday January 13, 2010 - 2010 Litchfield County Walk to Cure Diabetes set for Sunday, September 12th at White Memorial
Saturday January 02, 2010 - Northwest Regional 7 HS wins Coca-Cola Challenge Cup for fundraising excellence
Tuesday December 15, 2009 - ONE ROAD TO HOPE: The JDRF Artificial Pancreas Project at UVA
Monday November 23, 2009
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JDRF is the leader in research leading to a cure for type 1 diabetes in the world.It sets the global agenda for diabetes research, and is the largest charitable funder and advocate of diabetes science worldwide.
Since its founding in 1970 by parents of children with type 1 diabetes, JDRF has awarded more than $1.3 billion to diabetes research, including more than $156 million in FY2008.In FY2008, the Foundation funded more than 1,000 centers, grants in laboratories, hospitals, and industry, and fellowships in 22 countries.