August 2010

JDRF Launches New Initiative to Ensure Bay Area Parents are “T1D Aware”

by JDRF Bay Area 08.19.2010 Life with Diabetes

ShareThe Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation wants every Bay Area parent to be “T1D Aware” to recognize the telltale signs of type 1 diabetes in order to prevent a potentially deadly complication that often occurs as a result of a delayed diagnosis. JDRF is launching the new educational campaign called “T1D Aware” to raise awareness of [...]

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Help Pepsi Refresh Finalist Win $10,000 For Her Walk Team

by Greg Martin 08.16.2010 Walk to Cure Diabetes

ShareWalgreen’s and Pepsi® want your support as they join forces to win the race against type 1diabetes. The Pepsi Refresh Contest is now open for voting.  The three essays in California to support the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation’s Walk to Cure Diabetes that received the highest scores from the judges in the Pepsi Refresh Contest [...]

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Upcoming Walk to Cure Diabetes Kick Off Events

by JDRF Bay Area 08.11.2010 Events

ShareDon’t miss next week’s JDRF 2010 Walk to Cure Diabetes Kick off Luncheons at four exciting locations. Register for the 2010 Walk to Cure Diabetes and then join us for a fun and inspiring Kick Off luncheon. With your help, JDRF is making a real difference in the lives of people living with diabetes and [...]

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Give ‘Em Hill: Scoop-a-palooza (at the A’s Root Beer Float Day)

by JDRF Bay Area 08.11.2010 Events

ShareBy Angela Hill for the Oakland Tribune THIS MAY COME as a shock to those who know me, but for once in my life I am forced to challenge the infinite wisdom of Homer Simpson who, in reference to something about his legendary cartoon beer drinking, once uttered the following axiom for the ages: “Foam [...]

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Barnyard Ferrari Event is Set for Saturday, Aug 14

by Greg Martin 08.11.2010 Events

ShareThe Barnyard Shopping Village Ferrari Event benefiting the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation is scheduled for Saturday, August 14th,  4:30 – 7:00 PM.  The Barnyard Shopping Village Annual Ferrari Event will be held at The Barnyard Shopping Village and during the car extravaganza Concours D’Elegance week.   Participants will be able to walk among Lamborghini, Ferrari, Maserati [...]

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Walk to Cure Diabetes Kick Off With the A’s – A Great Success!

by Greg Martin 08.10.2010 Walk to Cure Diabetes

ShareOn Wednesday, August 4, 2010 nearly 400 people with a connection to type 1 diabetes – including many JDRF East Bay volunteers and JDRF staff – enjoyed an exciting Kick Off event with the Oakland A’s, the official launch of the 2010 JDRF  Walk to Cure Diabetes.  The day began with a series of lively presentations [...]

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JDRF Diabetes Day with the Oakland A’s – Wednesday, August 4, 2010

by Greg Martin 08.02.2010 Events

ShareYou don’t want to miss the JDRF Diabetes Awareness Day with Oakland A’s! WHEN: Wednesday, August 4, 2010 WHERE: Oakland Coliseum MUG Root Beer Float Day: 10:35am to 12:35pm JDRF Diabetes Awareness Day and First Pitch: 12:35pm Come early to enjoy the 11th Annual Oakland A’s MUG Root Beer Float Day!  A’s players, local celebrities, [...]

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