Cathy's Personal Page

Welcome to my personal JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes fundraising page! This is the second year I'll 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 nationwide goal of raising $94 million.

The day Connor was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes and the events leading up to it still remains clear in my mind.  As a mother, I believe this is something I will never forget.  Although the challenges of diabetes continue to haunt us on a daily basis, we strive to look beyond the negativity and focus on the positive.

Connor celebrated his one year anniversary of being diagnosed with diabetes on July 4, 2012.  Now, I am sure many of you are wondering why we would call it a celebration.  However, a friend of ours who has also experienced health problems in her family called it a celebration of life.  Remembering how sick Connor became that day and what could have happened if we had not taken him into the hospital on time, gave me a new perspective and those words seemed to fit the situation completely.

Connor continues to do the things he loves to do.  This past summer, he played baseball, took swimming lessons, and did a lot of dirt bike racing at Sioux Valley Cycle Club!  In fact, he even moved up a bike size and is now racing a 65.  His bikes displayed the JDRF logo and my husband, Chad, scheduled the volunteer gate workers and the money they would have been paid went to JDRF.

JDRF has become like an extended family to us since Connor was diagnosed. We have met so many individuals, received so much support, and been involved in numerous activities through JDRF.  We attended a JDRF Day at Valley Fair, attended the JDRF Stampede Hockey game in which Connor threw out the puck and most recently, Connor did a taping for a public service announcement (PSA) for the JDRF Walk To Cure Diabetes which will be aired on TV.

As you can see, JDRF has really made a difference for us through their support.  Now, I am asking you to support them as they strive to make a difference for everyone in finding a cure for Type 1 diabetes.  The JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes is a month away.  Please donate to my personal fundraising efforts. By doing so, you can help make a difference for Connor and for millions of people living with type 1 diabetes.

Won't you please give to JDRF as generously as possible?

Thank you for your support!

Cathy

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