The Alberta Diabetes Foundation Wants Arden

I was contacted yesterday by the Alberta Diabetes Foundation.  Their Public Relations department is interested in using a few photographs of Arden in an upcoming ad campaign!

Very exciting news!  I’ll keep you posted on how the ad campaign is going and where you can see Arden’s pictures when it is completed.  The ADF may also be interested in some of Arden’s videos. 

The ADF is located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada and is responsible for some very hopeful research.  Please check out their website for more information on them.  

https://www.afdr.ab.ca

It is a wonderful feeling to know that so many people across the planet are working so tirelessly to end Arden’s suffering!

On a Lighter Note

Arden and her brother Cole got a big surprise on Tuesday, their pleas for a puppy have finally answered.  

Arden is mothering the poor thing at every opportunity...

Say hello to Indy...  He is a Miniature Bulldog that we got from a wonderful woman in Minnesota.  You can see more pictures of Indy in Arden’s scrapbook.

2008 JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes

The 2008 JDRF Walk website is up and running.  But registering as a “walker” doesn’t mean you have to walk anywhere (though we’d love for you to attend).  

Unlike charity walks you may remember from the past, donations aren’t multiplied by the miles you walk or any other such formula.  You can think of yourself as an “advocate” rather then a “walker”.  Unless you walk then you’re definitely a walker... but no less an advocate.

In October 2007 we 'Walked for Arden' and when the dust settled we raised over $10,000.00 for the JDRF to fight Type I diabetes with!  Seventeen of us gathered donations from over 180 individuals.  Arden’s Day readers that lived too far away to come to the PA walk attended walks in their home state and then submitted their donation through Arden’s JDRF site.

I know that the 2008 Walk is many months away and I’m not asking for donation just yet.  I'm hoping to get our walkers signed up early as part of an effort to reach a new goal in 2008.  That goal is to expand our walker base exponentially.  

If everyone that receives my email signed up and then raised just $200 we would add over $20,000 to last year's total, which of course would just be amazing!

Thank you for your time and for considering Walking for Arden... signing up is just a click away. 

Video from the 2007 Walk

Survey Would you Hold Em for a Cure

We are considering organizing a Texas Hold Em’ Tournament to raise awareness and funds to cure Type I Diabetes.  With all the proceeds going to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

An event like this would be a large undertaking and I wanted to gauge interest before moving ahead.  If you would be interested in attending please contact me either by email or at the ‘comment’ link below.

Answers to the following questions would be of great help!

          1. What is your interest level?

          2. Is a $100 buy-in okay?

          3. How far would you drive to get to the event? ex: 30mins.

           4. How many people do you know that would also be interested?

If enough people are interested.  We’d start planning the event for some time in August.  There would be cash prizes for the top finishers, food and refreshments and gift baskets for auction.  This could really be a fun and lucrative way to raise donations and awareness for Type I.  Please take a moment to respond.  Thank you!

UPDATE:  Interest is good so far.  If you may be interested and haven’t contacted my please drop me an email.  I am very close to being able to go forward with the event.

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The following are archived comments from this post. You can post new comments below.

Dan

I think it is a great idea Scott!  I can probably get a good amount of guys from my old neighborhood.  I put out the email and got 2 people that are interested already.  Good Start!!!!

Best of luck!

Friday, May 16, 2008 - 12:07 PM

Ellin

Sounds great!  We are intersted, and could definitely bring others.

Ellin

Friday, May 16, 2008 - 03:35 PM

Anonymous

Mike 
Good idea.

Sunday, May 18, 2008 - 08:34 PM

Denver Broncos QB diagnosed w/ Type I

Life as Denver Broncos quarterback Jay Cutler once knew it has changed.

Cutler was recently diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, a Broncos source confirmed Thursday.

While this is the most serious type of diabetes, making Cutler insulin dependent, the Broncos are confident it will not negatively affect his career performance. Cutler, who could not be reached for comment, has been taking insulin shots since he was diagnosed and has been participating in the Broncos' offseason workout program.

Several athletes have enjoyed long professional careers while playing with Type 1 diabetes, including former big-league baseball stars Ron Santo and Jackie Robinson and hockey'sBobby Clarke.

Among the former NFL players who played despite Type 1 diabetes were center Jay Leeuwenburg, who starred at the University of Colorado; quarterback Wade Wilson; and defensive back Mike Echols.

Type 1 diabetes used to be known as juvenile diabetes because it was more commonly diagnosed in children and young adults.  

However, there have been cases where people reached middle age before they were diagnosed. Cutler turned 25 on Monday.

Actress Mary Tyler Moore, 71, was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes nearly 35 years ago.

Type 1 diabetics are made aware of the possible long-term effects on the kidney, heart and vision.

The entire article can be read here.