Dear Friends and Family

As most of you know, diabetes research is especially important to us. Emma is 10 year and has had Type 1 diabetes for nearly 5 years. In some ways it’s hard to believe it has been 5 years. We have learned to live with the daily routine of injections, blood sugar checks and food management. And when things are going well it is routine. People often ask us if it has gotten easier and I can say “yes” except when it is going badly. Most exasperating is that things can change in a short 2-3 hours and often do. This unpredictable lack of blood sugar control and the subsequent potential complications involving her vasculature are our biggest worry.This summer Emma starts medical management involving the complications of her disease. The 5 year mark is the time that complications from diabetes may begin to become apparent. Her eyes, kidneys and heart will be evaluated for vascular damage this summer and every year for the rest of her life. That is why we are asking for your help in supporting research.

About Diabetes

Type 1, or Juvenile diabetes, is a devastating disease that strikes suddenly, makes someone insulin dependent for life, and carries the constant threat of devastating complications. Someone is diagnosed with juvenile diabetes every hour, and approximately 15,000 children are diagnosed with type 1 diabetes each year. That's over 40 children each day!

We need people like you on my team.

Now, more than ever, you can make a crucial difference towards finding a cure for type 1 diabetes. Please consider giving to JDRF and together we can make the cure a reality. It's safe, easy and secure - just click to donate and make a difference today!

Thank you for your support!