The runner in me can't resist donating to a cause that acknowledges the contribution with a sneaker cut-out picture posted in the store!! So today, while at Marshalls, (that's Marshaaaalls, to the Cutler gals!), I was asked to contribute to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Supporting this cause is an easy "yes" for me, as one of my dear friends from college has a son who was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes when he was just in elementary school. Hearing of his experience is when I first learned about how challenging and overwhelming this disease can be for an entire family. I am happy to report that my friend's son is thriving in high school and has successfully learned to cope with this all consuming, life altering and so far, uncurable disease. May the research team continue to raise the bar to new heights for children suffering from the many related complications of diabetes. http://www.jdrf.org/Can one family of five, plus two grandparents, combine efforts and commit to one act of service each day, for one year? Paul, Patricia, twins Bianca & Olivia (age 18), Sophia (age 11), and their Nana and Buppa, plan to honor the 10 year anniversary of the loss of my sister with a year dedicated to service. Together, with maybe the help of a relative here or there, we will commit to 365 days of volunteering,contributing or supporting, in appreciation of what we have.... and who we have lost.
Monday, September 5, 2011
Day 164: Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
The runner in me can't resist donating to a cause that acknowledges the contribution with a sneaker cut-out picture posted in the store!! So today, while at Marshalls, (that's Marshaaaalls, to the Cutler gals!), I was asked to contribute to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Supporting this cause is an easy "yes" for me, as one of my dear friends from college has a son who was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes when he was just in elementary school. Hearing of his experience is when I first learned about how challenging and overwhelming this disease can be for an entire family. I am happy to report that my friend's son is thriving in high school and has successfully learned to cope with this all consuming, life altering and so far, uncurable disease. May the research team continue to raise the bar to new heights for children suffering from the many related complications of diabetes. http://www.jdrf.org/
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