JDRF NEW ENGLAND CHAPTER â€“ BAY STATE BRANCH SUMMER 2012

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JDRFNEW ENGLAND CHAPTER – BAY STATE BRANCH SUMMER 2012

Help us ROCK THE WALK and join us atthe 2012 Walk to Cure Diabetes.Walkers whose lives have been touchedby type 1 diabetes (T1D) come togetherand provide hope, empowerment and asense of community by raising moneyto fund research to cure, treat, andprevent T1D.

How will you help us reach our $1.77million Walk goal? Take your first stepby registering at WALK.JDRF.ORG today!

It’s easy:

• Look for the “Register” section onthe bottom, left side of the page andselect Massachusetts from the pulldown menu.

• Select your Walk site: Boston orWorcester.

• Click on “Register for This Walk!” andfollow the steps. You can join anexisting Team or re‐create your Teamfrom last year, create a new Team, orregister as an Individual Walker.

Important Walk Dates and Deadlines:

Team Captain Kickoff Sunday, August 12, 2012AMC Framingham 2 – 4:30 p.m.

Attend with your Team Walkers tolearn all about the Walk and receivesome tips on fundraising and Team‐building, then stay for the movie,“Camp Rock” featuring Nick Jonas,who was diagnosed with T1D at 13 andserves as a JDRF celebrity advocateand National Chair of the Walk to CureDiabetes. Team Captains: Look foryour invitations in the mail!

Family Fun DaySunday, September 9, 2012School of Groove – Cambridge 2 – 4 p.m.Are you new to the Walk or have a childwho was recently diagnosed with T1D?Join us to learn more about JDRF andour largest national fundraising eventwhile you connect with other families.

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Please contact Kelly Taranto at (781) 431‐0700 or [email protected] any questions or to learn how youcan help us Rock the Walk, includinginformation on registering, fundraisingtips, recruitment, Team goal setting, orcorporate partnerships. Visitwww.jdrf.org/walktools for moreresources and to download the Bostonand Worcester Walk Toolkits.

Have you or your family faced a recentdiagnosis of T1D? Contact Lauren Shieldsat (781) 431‐0700 or [email protected] tolearn about Team Hope, our newlycreated Walk Team for newly diagnosedindividuals and families.

Ken S. Kotch Photography

2Letter from the President

Volunteer Spotlight

32012 Hearts and Heroes GalaKids Walk to Cure Diabetes

4Ride to Cure Diabetes

5Reach the Beach – New Hampshire“Living Well with T1D” Symposium

Impact of Outreach6

Special Diabetes Program

7Volunteer Fundraisers2012 Boston Marathon

8Research Investments in Massachusetts

Boston: Saturday, October 13

DCR Hatch Shellwww.jdrf.org/bostonwalk

Worcester:Sunday, October 14

Worcester State University www.jdrf.org/worcesterwalk

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s we close out the fiscal year, welook back at all that we haveaccomplished at JDRF. Despitethe ongoing challenges of the

current economic environment, the NewEngland Chapter – Bay State Branch raisedmore than $4 million in FY12.

In order to achieve our end goal of a cure, weare continuing to focus on our coreprograms—including the Walk to CureDiabetes, which raised more than $1.6 million,and the Hearts and Heroes Gala, which raisedmore than $1.3 million—all while striving to

find new ways to raise funds. New initiatives implemented this year includerunning partnerships with the Boston Marathon, Reach the Beach Relay, andFalmouth Road Race. Are you a runner? Let us know what events you are apart of, as our Team JDRF online fundraising tool can make it easy for you toparticipate in an existing event while supporting JDRF at the same time.

JDRF continues to be defined by the volunteers who give their time andenergy to our cause. On behalf of the Board and staff, I would like to thankour outgoing Board members Dan Brennan, Robert Cashman, and JoanneThompson for all their efforts and tremendous commitment to JDRF. I amalso pleased to welcome two new Board members, Gail Pressberg andMichael Weintraub, and our new officers: Gerry Powderly as president, BillMatthews as secretary and nominating co‐chair, Gail Pressberg as treasurer,and Sandy Condon as vice president of outreach.

I have enjoyed my time as president and look forward to continuing myservice to the Board. I wish Gerry much success in his new role, as wefocus on the year ahead and the work we will do together to supportJDRF’s mission. Thank you.

‐ Gary P. Savage, Outgoing Board President

PresidentGerry Powderly

Secretary and Nominating Co‐ChairBill Matthews

TreasurerGail Pressberg

VP ‐ DevelopmentSean Doherty

VP ‐ EventsGregg DiPietro

VP ‐ Government RelationsMaureen Hill Collins

VP ‐ Outreach Sandra Condon

Executive Director Amy Montalto

Development Director Kelly Taranto

Outreach Manager Lauren Shields

Office Manager Stacy Caswell

Administrative Assistant Diane Connelly

Mary‐Regina BennettTony BrineyKurt BrownJohn T. Kerrigan, Jr.Richard Levitan

Jerry MagnerMike SamuelsGary SavageAndy SuggMichael Weintraub

ALETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

erry Powderly has been involvedwith JDRF since his daughterCecilia’s diagnosis in 2005. Hisfamily received a Bag of Hope andthey quickly became involved with JDRF through the network

of other families with children with T1D. Gerry is the incoming Boardpresident for FY13, and we thought you might like to see his answers tothe three questions below:

What do you like most about serving on the Board?I enjoy the ability to connect with people with one common goal.Being involved with JDRF at this level gives me an in depth insight onhow JDRF works and how JDRF is fulfilling its mission. There are greatthings happening to give us all hope. We all can be energized by thathope. On the Board, I enjoy being part of JDRF’s efforts to deliver

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The Powderly FamilyGVOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT: GERRY POWDERLY


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he 30th Annual Hearts and Heroes Gala was held on Saturday, May 12,2012 at the Boston Marriott Copley Place. The 530 guests in attendancecelebrated the heroes living with T1D and those who love them.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to Leslie and Michael Weintraub, our2012 Gala Honorees; Team Cure, the recipient of the 2012 Nancy JonesDiabetes Champion Award; our attendees; donors; sponsors; After Partyguests; auction item donors; and volunteers for their generosity and ongoingcommitment to JDRF. Through their remarkable support, we surpassed ourgoal raising more than $1.3 million that evening to further our mission.

Please save the date of Saturday, May 18, 2013 for the 31st Annual Heartsand Heroes Gala. For more information, contact Kelly Taranto at (781) 431‐0700or [email protected], or visit www.jdrf.org/heartsandheroesgala.

The Kids Walk to Cure Diabetes is an educational school fundraising programbenefitting JDRF. While raising money for research, students learn about diabetes andthe importance of making healthy choices.

Benefits for your school:• Your school receives 10% of the money raised.• Students can earn fun prizes based on the amount of money they collect.• Your school will receive a customized banner based on fundraising achievements.

Congratulations and THANK YOU to all the schools in the Boston and Worcester areathat participated in the FY12 Kids Walk Program and raised $76,046 for T1D research!

We extend special recognition to elementary school students in Quincy who haveraised nearly $38,000 in FY12 through the Kids Walk Program:

KIDS WALK TO CURE DIABETES

FOX25 News Anchors Mark Ockerbloom and Maria Stephanos withTeam Cure's Casey, Grant, and Lori Frieling and Chris and Ginny Rich.

Leslie and Michael Weintraub,2012 Gala Honorees.

A big thank you to the schools andeveryone involved for yourtremendous efforts! Are youinterested in getting your schoolinvolved in the Kids WalkProgram? Contact Kelly Tarantoat (781) 431‐0700 [email protected] to learn more!

School Amount RaisedAtherton Hough $2,835Beechwood Knoll $12,423Bernazzani $6,752F.W. Parker $4,335Lincoln‐Hancock $6,718Wollaston $4,764

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T30TH ANNUAL HEARTS AND HEROESGALA RAISES MORE THAN $1.3 MILLION

David Stubbart Photography

Photos courtesy of David Stubbart Photography.

Can’t make these Walk dates?

Register as a Virtual Walker! AVirtual Walker is someone whocannot attend Walk Day but stillwants to help us reach our goal.Simply register as an IndividualWalker or with a Walk Team byselecting “Virtual Walker” asyour participation type and setup a personal fundraising page.You can earn fundraisingrewards, earn prizes throughlocal recruitment and fundraisingcontests, and most importantly,still take action for the cause!

Attend another New EnglandChapter Walk! Other availabledates and locations include:

Concord Walk to Cure DiabetesSaturday, September 15, 2012New Hampshire Motor Speedway –Loudon, NH

Maine Walk to Cure DiabetesSunday, September 16, 2012 Payson Park/Back Cove – Portland, ME

Manchester Walk to Cure DiabetesSunday, September 30, 2012Northeast Delta Dental Stadium –Manchester, NH

Providence Walk to Cure DiabetesSunday, October 14, 2012Roger Williams Park – Temple toMusic – Providence, RI

Learn more about these Walks atWALK.JDRF.ORG.


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JDRF’s Ride to Cure Diabetes is a unique and exciting way to raise money needed to fundresearch to cure, treat, and prevent T1D. Participants choose from a Ride location and bikefor their choice of distance (usually between 30 and 100 miles).

Timothy Allen, Acton, MAT1D Connection: Daughter Catherine

Matt Bloom, Colchester, VTT1D Connection: Self, Father, and Daughter Amanda

Taylor Christie, Burlington, VTT1D Connection: Self

Andrea Clardy, Jamaica Plain, MAT1D Connection: Friends Tana and Emily

Stephanie Denoncour, Greenland, NHT1D Connection: Husband Zack

Zack Denoncour, Greenland, NHT1D Connection: Self

Joel Favazza, Gloucester, MAT1D Connection: Cousin Kayla

Alexandria Fecych,Somerville, MAT1D Connection: Self

Nan Goulet, Lexington, MAT1D Connection: Niece Abby

David Grist, Burlington, VTT1D Connection: Cousin Colin

Don Hedeman, Westford, MAT1D Connection: GirlfriendSarah

John Kelley, Needham, MAT1D Connection: Son Tommy

Julia Leb, Jamaica Plain, MAT1D Connection: Brother David

Amy Montalto, Hopkinton, MAT1D Connection: Executive Director – JDRF New England Chapter

Michael O'Brien, Melrose, MAT1D Connection: Parent and Sibling

Karen Ostrowski, Amherst, NHT1D Connection: Daughter Lauren

Lauren Ostrowski, Amherst, NHT1D Connection: Self

Pat Rosier, Pittsfield, MAT1D Connection: Sister Carol, BrotherMarty, and Nephew Josh

Marc Schultz, Sudbury, MAT1D Connection: Daughter Amy

Michelle Sharpe, Franklin, MAT1D Connection: Son Colby

David Tegeler, Needham, MAT1D Connection: Daughter Jane

Nancy Tegeler, Needham, MAT1D Connection: Daughter Jane

Jessica Todd, Somerville, MAT1D Connection: Brother Colby

Neil Wallack, Weston, MAT1D Connection: Son Harris

John Rogers, Boston, MAT1D Connection: Nephew Braeden

Steven Berube, Uxbridge, MAT1D Connection: Son Evan

Maria Czop, Kittery, MET1D Connection: Son Ian

Fred Lampro, Otis, MAT1D Connection: Parent and Sister‐in‐Law Kelly

Wendy Lampro, Otis, MAT1D Connection: Parent andSister Kelly

Jeff Mather, Milford, MAT1D Connection: Self

Moira McCarthy Stanford, Plymouth, MAT1D Connection: DaughterLauren

Kim Southwick, Jamaica Plain, MAT1D Connection: Self

Eric Redard, Wells, MET1D Connection: Cousin David

Burlington, VT Riders:

La Crosse, WI Rider:

Join the ever‐growing team of cyclists from New England in 2012 at one of our amazing destinations! Registration isstill open for the remaining 2012 Rides. Or, save the date and ride with JDRF in 2013!• Burlington, VT: July 25‐28, 2013 • La Crosse, WI: August 15‐18, 2013 • Lake Tahoe, CA: September 6‐9, 2013• Nashville, TN*: September 19‐22, 2013 • Death Valley, CA: October 17‐20, 2013 • Tucson, AZ: November 21‐24, 2013*NEW LOCATION FOR 2013!

We are grateful to our New England Team Riders for their dedication to training and fundraising for JDRF. Whether they areriding for a loved one with diabetes or themselves, they all are focused on one goal: changing lives and moving us fastertoward better treatments and a cure for T1D with every mile pedaled.Meet the New England Team!

The incredible New England Team at the Burlington, VT Ride from July12‐15. At press time, the team has collectively raised $100,942 fordiabetes research! The 2012 Burlington Ride has raised more than $1 million and counting.

Death Valley, CA Riders:

Tucson, AZ Rider:

To register for an upcoming Ride or to support our New England Team Riders, visit http://ride.jdrf.org. To learn moreabout the Ride, contact Amy Montalto at (781) 431‐0700 or [email protected].


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Help us Reachfor the Cure andrun in the NHReach the Beach(RTB) Relay forFREE Friday,September 14to Saturday,September 15!RTB is a relay race that spans over200 miles in 24 hours. Teams whocommit to fundraising $4,000 forJDRF will have their Reach the Beachregistration fees waived entirely.The race starts in scenic Franconia atCannon Mountain and finishes in theseacoast town of Hampton Beach atHampton Beach State Park.

Register your Team today athttp://jdrfevents.donordrive.com/event/RTBNH.

Not a runner? You can still provideimmense support to the JDRF/RTBPartnership. Sign‐up as a RaceTransition Area Volunteer Captain.All volunteer captains will receiveFREE NEW BALANCE SNEAKERS ANDAPPAREL to be worn on Race Day.

New Hampshire is lovely in the earlyfall; make it a weekend getaway—register to run or volunteer today byvisiting www.jdrf.org/run. For moreinformation on this opportunity, orReach the Beach – Massachusetts in2013, contact Amy Montalto at (781) 431‐0700 or [email protected].

Nearly 200 attendees—including individuals,families, and caregivers with a connection to T1Dat all life stages—attended the Inaugural "LivingWell with T1D" Symposium on June 9, 2012 atthe Boston Marriott Newton. Pictured withJDRF’s Outreach Manager, Lauren Shields (left),and Executive Director, Amy Montalto, is JayHewitt, the T1D Ironman Triathlete who sharedhis inspirational and motivating story during thekeynote address. To view the day’s presentations,visit www.jdrf.org/T1Dsymposium. For moreinformation about next year’s event, to be held inMarch 2013, please contact Lauren Shields at(781) 431‐0700 or [email protected].

“LIVING WELL WITH T1D” SYMPOSIUM

heila and Bill Matthews’ son, Will, was diagnosed with T1D on July 15,2010 at the age of 6. Like many newly diagnosed families, the Matthewsfamily was introduced to JDRF through the Bag of Hope Program. Sincethat first meeting with one of our volunteer mentors, the family has

become involved across all JDRF programs. Bill serves on the Board of the JDRFNew England Chapter, Sheila has become a Bag of Hope volunteer herself, and thefamily has successfully fundraised for JDRF through the Boston Walk to CureDiabetes and through the Third Party Events Program. We thank Sheila and Bill, andtheir family, for engaging with JDRF and for their extraordinary efforts in helping toadvance diabetes research for Will and all those living with T1D. Their story: “We still recall vividly nearly every minute of those post‐diagnosis days we spent atthe hospital, and the early days, weeks and months that were filled with shock,sadness and feeling overwhelmed. Later, we realized we were not alone and ourstories of chasing Will for finger pricks or insulin injections and his other attempts atdesperately trying to control a situation that he really could not, was normalbehavior for a newly diagnosed child. We adjusted to our ‘new normal’ but ourlives were forever changed that day. As we reflect back on the first year of Will’s lifeas a child with T1D, however, we don’t only see pain and heartache; we seeinspiration, courage, friendship and hope. We have drawn unending inspirationfrom Will’s continuous resiliency, courage and maturity. He has refused to let hisdiagnosis affect what he does or who he is, and he has truly become our hero.

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SIMPACT OF OUTREACH

practical programs to T1D families and to uplift our T1D families with the amazing progress we are making with ourJDRF dollars.

What do you see as JDRF’s greatest challenges moving forward? Convincing those not connected to T1D that the research must go on…lives of those with T1D have improved so dramaticallyover the past 20 years but it is not enough. The physical and emotional burden placed on those with T1D and theircaregivers is an unfortunate obstacle in the pursuit of one’s dreams. The economic burden of T1D has a substantial impacton the delivery of health care. Better devices, diagnostics, preventative measures, and the cure of T1D are all must haves.

Why have you chosen to devote your time to JDRF? I am surely not the only one to put it this way, but for me JDRF is a family of families. JDRF has the grassroots feel but withthe infrastructure to make it all work. Its mission is near and dear to my heart.

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he Special Diabetes Program (SDP) has led to groundbreaking discoveries and new treatments that are improving the livesof people with diabetes and demonstrating a strong return on the federal investment. SDP‐funded research opportunitiesthat are being explored now and others on the horizon show great promise in relieving the growing burden on our nation’seconomy and the millions of Americans affected by diabetes and other diseases that benefit from SDP’s work.

Congress and the Administration created and enacted the SDP in 1997 to address the growing burden of diabetes and theunfunded opportunities in diabetes research, treatment and prevention. The program has strong, bipartisan support. Lastrenewed in 2010, the SDP is funded currently at $150 million per year through FY13 for each of its two parts: T1D research anddiabetes treatment and prevention for Native Americans and Alaska Natives. The program must be renewed this year to continuelarge‐scale interventional and observational clinical trials, proactively plan next steps to maximize research opportunities and mosteffectively allocate research dollars.

For example, after Ryan’s diagnosis with T1D in 2002 at the age of 8, his fatherScott enrolled in a study for relatives of people with T1D. Scott tested positive forT1D antibodies and enrolled in another SDP‐funded study to test a drug calledrituximab (anti‐CD20) to see if it would slow the disease’s progression. Today,Scott has T1D but is only in need of small doses of insulin to control his diabetes. In addition, he doesn’t have high and low blood sugar levels like others with T1D.

Advancements like this are thanks to the combination of federal diabetes researchfunding and JDRF private investment—one of the world’s most effective public‐privatepartnerships focused on curing a disease. The renewal of the SDP will capitalize onthese investments and help us achieve our mutual goal of better treatments and a cure.

As of May 2012, 72 Senators and 271 House members signed SDP support letterscirculated by Senate and House Diabetes Caucus Co‐Chairs Sens. Jeanne Shaheen(D‐NH) and Susan Collins (R‐ME), and Reps. Ed Whitfield (R‐KY) and Diana DeGette(D‐CO). Thanks to these leaders, JDRF Advocates, and stalwart friends of the T1Dcommunity, the SDP renewal campaign is off to a strong start.

To become an Advocate and make your voice heard on this key issue, sign up athttp://advocacy.jdrf.org or text "ACTION" to 37420.

TSPECIAL DIABETES PROGRAM

At the same time, diabetes has given Will valuable andinspiring role models, and the insight, focus and maturity tobegin to understand that diabetes should not get in the way ofliving a normal life and accomplishingdreams. In particular, Will has drawnimportant inspiration from others withT1D, including his ‘friend’ Tommy, theathletic college student who deliveredWill’s Bag of Hope, and Tommy’s sister,Maggie, who both have T1D. In additionto Will, our whole family has alsodeveloped close friendships with otherindividuals, parents, and families whoshare the T1D experience. We lean heavily on these peopleand share a kinship and life experience that only those who docan understand. Finally, we have become dogged about improving the day‐to‐day life of our son and, most importantly, finding a cure.These fundraising efforts—the JDRF Walk as ‘Will’s Warriors,’lemonade stands, yoga events, adult hockey tournaments—have been a great source of satisfaction. We are incredibly

grateful to our friends and community who have supported ourfamily and our efforts in reaching our goals. So while wecontinue to fight for a cure that we so badly need, and always

find ourselves wishing that diabetes didnot exist, we are touched and inspiredby the many people who also battle thisdisease daily, and especially our heroWill.” JDRF is committed to providingmeaningful social, emotional, andpractical support and information aboutT1D, diabetes research, and how best to

manage and cope with the disease during each new phase oflife. Whether it is you or someone you love that has beennewly diagnosed or has lived with T1D for a while, JDRF staffand volunteers can help you find local and online support aswell as put you in touch with others who know what you aregoing through. To learn more about our Outreach efforts,contact Lauren Shields at (781) 431‐0700 or [email protected] find out about all the ways you can become involved with JDRF,contact Kelly Taranto at (781) 431‐0700 or [email protected].

Representative William Keating (MA‐10)with local JDRF Advocates at a 2011‐2012Promise to Remember Me Campaign visit.Over a nine‐month period, JDRF Advocatesand campaign coordinators across thecountry worked to schedule a record 458in‐district meetings with their legislators todiscuss life with T1D and the importance ofincreased federal research funding.

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VOLUNTEER FUNDRAISERSCongratulations to our dedicatedBoston Marathon team for pushingthrough the grueling course inintense heat on Marathon Mondayand completing the 26.2 miles insupport of JDRF.

We are so thankful to our teammembers—Sara Beggans, Janet Chen,Tracy Collyer, John Dickerson, SherryFarrell, Thomas Hain, Karen Hirsh,Christine Hunt, Brian Lindquist, KellyMcNamara, Joey Naylor, MichaelSamuels, Bill Scargill, Laura Takach,David Welch, and Andrew Winter—and their amazing efforts to raisemore than $108,000 for T1Dresearch! Thanks also to MaryTolland and Neil Wallack, ourMarathon coaches, for supportingour marathoners along their journey.

As one of 31 charities in the BostonAthletic Association's BostonMarathon Official Charity Program,JDRF New England will have a teamof 15 runners in the 2013 and 2014races. Runner applications for nextyear will be available in September.For more information, please contactus at (781) 431‐0700 [email protected].

JDRF is also a part of the New BalanceFalmouth Road Race “Numbers forNon‐Profits” program. A team ofJDRF runners will be participating inthe 40th running of the race onSunday, August 12, 2012. To learnmore about this opportunity andother ways you can combine yourpassion for running while raisingfunds for JDRF, visitwww.jdrf.org/run.

UPCOMING EVENTS

The 9th Annual Cranberry Cup Hockey Tournament is scheduled for October 11‐14, 2012 on Nantucket. Last year, the tournament raised $26,274 for diabetesresearch. To learn more, visit www.cranberrycup.com.

JDRF’s Young Leadership Committee (YLC) is hosting Unmask a Cure: A JDRFMasquerade Ball on Saturday, November 10, 2012 at the Courtyard Marriott inCambridge. Dress up, dance, enter to win great prizes and help find a cure forT1D. Tickets are $75 and can be purchased at www.unmaskacure.com. Formore information about the YLC, visit www.facebook.com/baystateYLC.

SPECIAL THANKS AND RECOGNITION

The 12th Annual Foxboro Against Diabetes 5K Run/Walk in memory of ShannonE. Hurley was held on Saturday, June 2. Despite the pouring rain, 749 participantscrossed the finish line. This year's event was highlighted by the participation ofTay's Team, which consisted of more than 75 family members and friends of 6‐year‐old Taylor Robinson who was diagnosed with T1D on April 8, 2012. Thankyou to the community of committed supporters for raising $20,000 for JDRF thisyear, bringing the total raised over the past 12 years to $258,300! Learn moreabout the 2013 event at www.FoxboroAgainstDiabetes.com.

Andrew O'Connell of Middleton held his2nd annual Reflect & Project fundraisingevent, a corporate golf tournament andnetworking event for hospitality industryprofessionals, on June 21 at the FerncroftCountry Club in Danvers. Andrew wasdiagnosed with T1D at age 13. With thesupport of his father Jim O'Connell ofO'Connell Hospitality Group, LLC, thisyear’s event at press time has raised morethan $15,000.

The Cohasset Triathlon continues to be one of the country’s largest volunteerfundraising events in support of JDRF. Hundreds of athletes, volunteers, andspectators came together to raise funds and awareness for our mission at the 6thannual race on Sunday, June 24. Thank you to the generous donors and everyoneinvolved in this event for your efforts to raise more than $119,000 for T1Dresearch. Please visit www.cohassettri.com for information on next year’s event.

Over the last seven years, Ruth Treitman has raised $112,674 for the Boston Walkthrough sales of her jewelry. She donates all the proceeds to JDRF in honor of hergranddaughter Jo, who has T1D. Ruth’s work is available at the Clever Hand Galleryin Wellesley Center; you can browse her collection at www.carmiscreations.com.

ORGANIZE YOUR OWN EVENT

There are countless ways to get involved and everyone can make a difference!Consider JDRF as you celebrate a special birthday, run a 5K, organize a yard sale,or plan other activities. Is there an existing endurance event that you are a partof that would be a fit for JDRF? Let us know about it!

Visit www.jdrf.org/thirdparty to learn more about volunteer‐led fundraisers andhow you can raise critical dollars for diabetes research. For more information,contact Kelly Taranto at (781) 431‐0700 or [email protected].

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The students at St. John’s Prep who donatedtheir time at the Reflect & Project golftournament, from left to right: Josh Wingardner,Jeff O’Conner, Matt Bullock, Jim O’Connell,Drew O’Connell, and Liam O’Connell.


JDRF research is focused on improving the lives of people with T1D today and in the future. Many of theimportant advances are being made right here in our own backyard. In FY11, 20% of JDRF’s U.S. portfolio—totaling $13.8 million—came back to Massachusetts, making it the #1 JDRF research‐funded state.

Current and active JDRF‐funded research sites in Massachusetts include:

• Harvard – Nine projects totaling $15.8 million • Joslin Diabetes Center – 16 projects totaling $7.2 million

• University of Massachusetts Medical School (Worcester) – Six projects totaling $3.8 million

See the full list of local institutions JDRF supports at www.jdrf.org/baystate.

The investment of crucial research dollars here in our local community is made possible through theongoing support of our generous and committed donors. Thank you!

RESEARCH INVESTMENTS IN MASSACHUSETTS

JDRF’S MISSION IS TO FIND A CURE FOR DIABETES AND ITS COMPLICATIONS THROUGH THE SUPPORT OF RESEARCH.

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