For the past month or so I have been drafting letters and emails to friends and family to support me in the Ron Santo Walk. The funds go to The Juvenile Research Foundation or JDRF. I stated in my letter that diabetes is a devastating disease that affects millions of people--a large number of them are children. JDRF set a goal of $86 million for research. WE NEED A CURE!!
Today, I was joined by my son Jeff, my sweetheart Rad, and my two awesome friends, Barbara and Michael. Together we walked at the Lisle location. It was so heartwarming to see all the people that turned out in support. Many of the walkers were children and many of those children are diabetics wanting a chance at living a normal life. WE NEED A CURE!!
Today, we walked in memory of Paul and in hope for a cure for my niece Jill. My niece has faced the challenges of diabetes since she was 11 years old. She is on dialysis, has hypertension along with other medical conditions. She had a stroke this year and now she has to face the possibility of losing a leg. No one should have to face so many challenges in life. WE NEED A CURE!!!
At the walk site today I was able to turn in my collections which totalled $1,400.00. I am very pleased that I am able to do my part in raising dollars and I pray that a cure for diabetes is close at hand. It is too late for my son Paul, but not for the millions that are devastated by this disease and not too late for Jill.
WE NEED A CURE!!!
I am not finished raising money. I have more donations that are coming in and I hope I can exceed my goal of $2,000.00. If anyone should read this, you can see my personal web page, just copy and paste on the link below and while you are there go ahead and give a little or a lot!! WE NEED A CURE
MY deepest thanks to all who have given in support in the fight to find a cure.
Karen
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