The 30th Annual Ron Santo Walk to Cure Diabetes raised $5.2 million in 2008 and gave us something to celebrate! Ron Santo received a standing ovation as he greeted loyal fans and JDRF supporters at the January Walk Awards Reception at the Hyatt O’Hare. He reminded attendees that ground-breaking research is happening because of their incredible tenacity and generosity.
Smiles and cheers filled the room as Ron handed out Team Cup awards and posed for pictures with the Walk champions. Congratulations to the following Team Cup winners:
Family Team Cup:
Busse Woods: Samantha’s Steppers
Lakefront: Carson’s Thunder and Margaret’s Miracles
Lisle: Walk for Wes
Libertyville: Family & Primetime Friends of Michelle
Orland Park: Hooten Hoppers
Corporate Team Cup:
Busse Woods: Walgreens
Lakefront: Ford Motor Company
Lisle: Exelon Corporation
Libertyville: Aldridge Electric, Inc.
Orland Park: Ryan’s Rescuers/Berkot’s
Save the date for the 31st Annual Ron Santo Walk to Cure Diabetes on Sunday, October 4, 2009. We are also thrilled to announce an official JDRF Illinois Walk site in Peoria. The Peoria Walk will take place on September 13, 2009. We’re excited to expand into the Central Illinois region. Register for the 2009 Walk at www.jdrf.org today!
Why Walk?
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.
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, you’ll feel great about doing something good.
*According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 2005
