JDRF’s Metro Detroit & Southeast Michigan Chapter has once again assembled an unbeatable team to lead this year’s Walk to Cure Diabetes. $2.1 million was raised last year at JDRF’s Ann Arbor, East Lansing and Warren locations and the 2008 Walk is already poised for another record-setting year thanks to a stellar lineup of volunteer leadership and support:

EAST LANSING WALK
Presented By: Douglas J and Tri-State Hospital Supply Corporation
Date: August 2, 2008
Location: Michigan State University, East Lansing

Walk Leadership:
Corporate Chairman: Bob Glass
Plant Manager, Lansing Grand River Assembly, General Motors Corporation

Honorary Chairman: Mark Dantonio
Head Football Coach, Michigan State University

Media Chairman: Sheri Jones
News Anchor, WLNS TV 6

Family Team Chairman: Jackie Bobb
Fellowship for a Cure

Family Team Rally:
April 26, 2008 10:00 a.m. – 12 Noon
LaSalle Club (Spartan Stadium), East Lansing

Team Captain Kick-Off Luncheon:
June 17, 2008 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center, East Lansing

For More Information About JDRF’s East Lansing Walk: Contact Deb Wallace at (248) 355-1133 or dwallace@jdrf.org

ANN ARBOR/DEXTER WALK
Date: September 14, 2008
Location: Hudson Mills Metropark, Dexter

Walk Leadership:
Corporate Chairman: Robert P. Kelch, M.D.
Executive Vice President for Medical Affairs, University of Michigan
CEO, University of Michigan Health System

Family Team Chairman: Jennifer Rasmussen
Ryan’s Reason

Family Team Rally:
June 7, 2008 10:00 a.m.
Detroit Science Center

Team Captain Kick-Off Luncheon
July 24, 2008 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Four Points by Sheraton, Ann Arbor

For More Information About JDRF’s Ann Arbor Walk: Contact Rita Combest at (248) 355-1133 or rcombest@jdrf.org

WARREN WALK
Date: September 14, 2008
Location: General Motors Technical Center, Warren

Walk Leadership:
Corporate Chairman: Gary Roncelli
Chairman & CEO, Roncelli, Inc.

Automotive Chairman: Jim Queen
Group Vice President of Global Engineering General Motors Corporation

Family Team Chairman: Denise Whitehouse
Emily’s Enthusiasts

Family Team Rally:
June 7, 2008 10:00 a.m.
Detroit Science Center

Team Captain Kick-Off Luncheon
July 21, 2008 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Troy Marriott, Troy

For More Information About JDRF’s Warren Walk: Contact Rita Combest at (248) 355-1133 or rcombest@jdrf.org

JDRF’s 2008 Walk to Cure Diabetes will feature food, entertainment, special attractions, children’s activities and plenty of family fun! Registration will open at 8:30 a.m.; the Walk will begin at 9:30 a.m. and conclude at approximately 11:30 a.m. There is no registration fee to participate; however, participants are encouraged to raise pledges to support research vital to finding a cure for type 1 diabetes.

To register for this year's Walk and create a personal fundraising
page to help you recruit walkers and raise dollars, please visit
www.jdrf.org. And don’t forget – we walk rain or shine!

Please take the step and join the team fighting diabetes. Be a corporate sponsor, form a team or walk with a friend. We’re also in need of volunteers to lend a helping hand the day of the event. Contact JDRF today to become involved – above all, it's an event you’ll feel good about being a part of!

NEW VOLUNTER WALK IN ALPENA!
Join JDRF volunteers for a morning filled with food, entertainment, children’s activities and plenty of family fun and a new JDRF Walk site in Alpena:

Date: September 13, 2008
Location: Alpena Heritage Walk Path. Start and finish will take place at Fletcher Street Brewing Company located at 124 West Fletcher Street in Alpena.

Time: Registration will open at 8:30 a.m. The Walk will begin at 10:00 a.m. and conclude at approximately 12:00 p.m. when last team crosses the finish line.

Register Today: www.jdrf.org
For More Information: Michelle Milbocker: (989) 733-8381, Marcy Nunneley: (989) 356-9423 or Cella Bade: (989) 734-7525