We are back! Elgin Park Secondarys Cyclebetes Spin-A-Thon 2010 On June 2nd 2010, Cyclebetes, an extraordinary fundraising event, will be taking place at Elgin Park Secondary from 8 am to 8 pm. Organized by a small group of grade 11 and 12 students, this 12 hour Spin-A-Thon will see teams of up to 12 riders, riding stationary bikes to increase awareness about Type 1 Diabetes and raise money for The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). Currently there are 8 students at Elgin Park who have been diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes.
Emily lives life out loud despite having Juvenile Diabetes. She is an active girl who balances busy full days with type 1 diabetes with grace and a smile. Thanks to all who support Emily’s Entourage and research through JDRF to find a cure!
This year, I (along with my family) will be taking part in JDRF’s Walk to Cure Diabetes, along with one-half million other walkers across the country, as we try to reach our goal of raising $100 million. Type 1, or juvenile, diabetes, is a devastating disease that affects millions of people; a large and growing percentage of them children. As you may know, Charlotte was diagnosed with Type 1 (juvenile) diabetes nearly three years ago on Halloween, shortly after her 2nd birthday. She wears an insulin pump that delivers insulin to her body 24 hours a day in order to remain alive and well. In her short four years of life, she already has endured over 7200 finger sticks, 2000 insulin injections, and 200 insulin pump site changes. In addition to her rigorous blood testing and insulin pump regimen, everything she consumes must be weighed and measured. For Charlotte, this is a normal and routine part of her every day life; being diagnosed at such a young age, she knows no other way of life. Charlotte continually amazes us and is a blessing to have in our lives as a daily reminder of spirit, humility, and a positive attitude. As parents, it is our instinct from the moment our children are born to protect them from harm. We must do everything in our power to help find a cure for Charlotte. It is our mission to avoid the heart and kidney disease, blindness, amputation, and early death that is a reality for many people with juvenile diabetes. There are many devastating diseases in …
