JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) annual Walk to Cure Diabetes will be held Sunday, April 15th, 2012 at Dornblaser Track and Field. Registration begins at 1pm. The 3 mile walk begins at 2pm and sandwiches and a raffle prizes will follow.

JDRF is the leading charitable funder and advocate of Juvenile (Type 1) Diabetes research worldwide. Since its founding in 1970, by parents with children with type 1 diabetes, JDRF has awarded more than $1 billion to diabetes research. Missoula's JDRF branch is completely volunteer driven. We have no administrative or office expense, therefore, 100% of event profits go directly toward funding research and education. Last year our local Missoula walk raised $50,000 that was forwarded on to help find a cure.

The day of the walk will be a fun filled day for both children and families affected by Type 1 (juvenile) diabetes. There will be kids' games, Missoula mascots (Monte, Ollie, and Slash), a raffle for the walkers, entertainment provided by The Trail radio station, team photos, and free sandwiches after the walk. We are asking friends and family members affected by Type 1 diabetes to organize teams, raise money, and come support diabetes research, education, and community members affected by diabetes.

People interested in forming a team can pick up a registration form at most local pharmacies, the Trail radio station, Western Montana Clinic, and Murdocks. People also can go online at www.jdrf.org , click on the Walk to Cure Diabetes (green shoe), and then click "register for a walk" and pick Missoula. The final way to get information is to contact our walk coordinator Trish Duce at ducepa@mso.umt.edu.

Walk registration begins at 1pm Sunday, April 15th at Dornblaser Stadium and the walk begins at 2pm. Sandwiches and raffle prizes will follow the walk.

Look forward to seeing you there!