Maura's Personal Page

Join me in the fight to cure, better treat and prevent type 1 diabetes!

Hello!  I have been living with Type 1 Diabetes for 31 years now.  That is well over 23,000 INSULIN SHOTS and 61,000 FINGER STICKS to monitor my blood sugar.  I used to suffer from seizures when my sugar was low (fortunately not since I got an insulin pump), and I live daily with the fear of complications: heart disease, kidney failure requiring dialysis, leg amputations and blindness.  This disease never goes away.

This year, I'll be taking part in JDRF's Ride to Cure Diabetes in Tucson, Arizona, along with hundreds of other riders across the country to improve the lives of all people affected by type 1 diabetes (T1D).  

I am asking for your support.  Please donate to my personal fundraising efforts.  By doing so, you can help me make a difference for millions of people living with type 1 diabetes.  

Did you know that:

• T1D is an autoimmune disease that comes on suddenly and strikes both children and adults at any age?
• T1D has nothing to do with diet or lifestyle?
• Those living with T1D must carefully balance insulin doses with eating and daily activities throughout the day and night?
• Those living with T1D must test their blood sugar by pricking their fingers for blood 6 or more times a day?

As the leader of the type 1 diabetes community, JDRF unifies global efforts to cure, treat and prevent T1D.  JDRF will not rest until T1D is fully conquered.  Won't you please give to JDRF as generously as possible?  NO AMOUNT IS TOO SMALL, PLEASE GIVE WHAT YOU CAN!

Thank you for your support!

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