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March 11, 2009

EVANS FIGHT- Walk to Cure supporting The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation

When: March 28th, 2009
Where: Lake Hollingsworth
Registration Start Time: 8:00 AM at the sump across from Florida Southern College
Walk Start Time: 9:00 AM

As many as 3 million Americans have type 1 diabetes, a disease most often diagnosed in childhood that strikes suddenly, lasts a lifetime, and carries the constant threat of deadly complications, including heart disease, stroke, blindness, kidney failure, and amputation. JDRF's mission is constant: to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research. Thanks to dramatic research progress, a cure is now within our reach.

Over the last two years Lakeland, along with the support of Southern Lady, Inc. has raised over $50,000 which has gone toward promising new research projects funded by JDRF. The Walk draws people together in a healthy activity for a worthy cause, raising money to help find a cure for diabetes. It's fun for families and builds camaraderie among company employees. Above all, it's an event you will feel good about being a part of.

As usual t-shirts will be available for all walkers. All donations no matter how big or small should be made out to JDRF. As always donations are tax-deductible and most importantly Southern Lady, Inc. has graciously agreed to match your donations once again!

For more information contact Melissa Hughey at 727-344-2873 or visit jdrf.org

Posted by Emerge Lakeland at March 11, 2009 04:14 PM

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