Help us keep our expenses low by making a donation to support our move today. Visit our move fundraising page -- and your name will be added to a paper box, office or truck and displayed in our office.

Join us for the 2010 Ron Santo Walk to Cure Diabetes in five Chicagoland locations and one in Central Illinois on Sunday, October 3, 2010. Register and begin raising donations online for the 2010 Walk starting March 1 at www.walk.jdrf.org. JDRF and Pepsi have partnered together for a refreshing idea! During the month of June JDRF Walk teams had a chance to participate in the Pepsi Refresh Project by submitting their idea for a Walk fundraising event  The top three JDRF applicants have been selected and we need your help to pick a winner!  Go to http://www.walgreens.refresheverything.com/ to vote. Children’s Congress Applications available for 2011!   JDRF is now accepting applications for its 2011 Children’s Congress, which will be held in Washington, D.C., June 20-22. More information News JDRF Names Jeffrey Brewer as President & Chief Executive Officer Recent Event The Best of Illinois Dinner was held on June 1st and raised more than $500,000.  Visit our Best of Illinois page for details!

Looking to get more involved?? As noted in Patrick’s Spring Newsletter article, here are some of the creative ways people are lending their support to JDRF:
 
> Consider forming a Walk team if you do not already have one.
In these challenging times, people are always looking for positive ways to come together to have a meaningful impact.
 
> Sign up as a JDRF Advocate.
This is the easiest way to leverage just a few seconds of your time to make your voice heard and to help protect the federal dollars that are directed to support type 1 diabetes research each year.
 
> Make a contribution through our tribute program.
Instead of bringing a housewarming gift to your next social occasion or buying a birthday gift for that “impossible to buy for” relative, make a donation in their honor and we will send them a card to make them aware of your kindness.
 
> Host a third party event.
I am constantly amazed at the creative ways people raise money on our behalf through their network of supportive family and friends.

Save the date: Chance of a Lifetime Gala Saturday, December 11th Click here to learn more about this year's fantastic event.

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