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Why join Team JDRF…a Personal Northeast Ohio story…

In 2012, I chose to join Team JDRF because I wanted to embrace the challenges of diabetes, to prove to myself and to the world that I could run a marathon (and run one as a type 1 diabetic!), and do something positive for my health while helping raise money…

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T1D Parent Blog #1: Diagnosis of T1D

My name is Tony and I’m a volunteer at the JDRF Northeast Ohio chapter. My wife Debby and I have 3 children, Anthony (11), Abriana (9), and Dominick (5). Our family became involved with JDRF 3-1/2 years ago when our son Anthony was diagnosed with T1D just a few days…

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The Quest for the "Perfect" A1C Score

Our 14 year old son has been living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) for almost 7 years now.  That means we’ve had 28 A1C test under our belt.  Every three months, I brace myself for the dreaded “report card”.  So, as we are waiting in the lobby of our last…

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Competing Overseas with T1D

Anna Vergon of Rocky River Middle School has type 1. She isn’t letting this hold her back. Anna and 9 other Cleveland area youth athletes are headed to Russia at the end of February to compete in the sixth Winter International Children’s Games.

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Support JDRF at the Bob Evans Community Fundraiser

Dine to make a difference

Go to any Bob Evans location on Wednesday, November 14, 2012

ALL DAY
Open to Close
Dine-in, carry-out and catering

Bob Evans will donate 15% of sales to JDRF when you present the the JDRF flyer. Click here for flyer. …

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The Personal Side of the Walk to Cure Diabetes

March 13, 2004…funny how that date has come to mean so much.  As a sophomore, Jacob was just coming off of his first high school basketball season and heading into track season. A casual comment at dinner of how often he had…

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T1D: A Parent's Perspective

I’d like to think that we are (or were) a typical family.  My husband and I met in college, married and while working towards careers, began our family.  We have three children, Laine, Jack and Maggie. 

On February 28, 2010 our…

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Growing Up with Diabetes

My name is Mike and I am 30 years old. I was diagnosed with Type I Diabetes at the age of 2. At the time of my diagnosis my blood sugar was 1,400 (I was in a diabetic coma for two days). I currently live in North Ridgeville with my…

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Fun Ideas for Families to Fundraise for the Walk

Many of the family teams who participate in the Walk to Cure Diabetes raise funds by hosting an event for families, friends, co-workers and their communities.  Here’s a few of family team events which support the Walk to Cure Diabetes happening around our town…

Wing Night

Host your own wing…

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Board Members: Making a Difference

My experience with the JDRF Northeast Ohio Chapter has been both rewarding and eye-opening.  I joined the organization in the last couple of years as a board member based on recommendation from a colleague of mine who is also on the board.  He encouraged me to consider joining a charitable…

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Aaron Kowalski Research Update

Join us July 11, 2012 as Aaron Kolwalski, Ph.D shares the latest in T1D research. The program will be held live at Corporate College East (4400 Richmond Road, Warrensville Hts., OH 44128) and simulcast at The University Center, Kent State University (6000 Frank Avenue NW, North Canton, OH 44720). » Read Full Article

JDRF Research Summit

This post was submitted by one of our local volunteers and the mother of a son with T1D, Ashley Fisher.

Earlier this month, I had a wonderful opportunity to attend a JDRF Research Summit.  The focus of this summit was Transforming JDRF.  One of the things I learned was that…

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Why Get Involved with the JDRF Golf Classic

Seven years ago when my son was diagnosed with T1D his life changed forever, and with it so did everyone’s in our family.  This disease is constant, something we all have to deal with every day.  It does get easier as time goes on, but it’s still there. 

Then…

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Amelie's Story

Dear JDRF,

My family and I are fairly new to the JDRF community. We’ve been through a lot on our way here. I decided to share our story of stress, hard work, and bravery on the part of our daughter. Our eight-year-old daughter, Amelie, was diagnosed on September 20th…

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Ride to Cure in Death Valley

Have you ever wondered what it is like to ride a bike in Death Valley? JDRF supporters did just that this past October to raise money for research. Here are some pictures and a brief report from Paul Horning one of the awesome riders who braved the heat for our…

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