Last year, our Chapter walks in Michigan and Ohio welcomed 10,000 people and raised over $2 million to help find a cure for diabetes! Please save the date today and “walk for a cure” in 2010:

ANN ARBOR/DEXTER
Date: September 26, 2010 Time: 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Location: Hudson Mills Metropark, Dexter, Michigan
Family Team Chairman: Jennifer Rasmussen, Ryan’s Reason
Family Team Rally: June 5, Burton Manor, Livonia (as part of JDRF’s “Diabetes Today and Tomorrow” conference)
Team Captain Kick-Off Luncheon: July 30, Ann Arbor Four Points by Sheraton For More Information:
Family Teams: Deb Wallace at 248.355.1133 or dwallace@jdrf.org
Corporate Teams & Sponsorship: Rita Combest at 248.355.1133 or rcombest@jdrf.org

EAST LANSING
Date: August 7, 2010
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Location: Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
Corporate Chairman: Ronald Simon, Chairman and CEO, Auto-Owners Insurance
Family Team Chairman: Jackie Bobb, Fellowship for a Cure
Honorary Chairman: Mark Dantonio, Head Football Coach, Michigan State University
Media Chairman: Sheri Jones, News Anchor, WLNS TV 6
Family Team Rally: April 24 at NCG Lansing Eastwood Cinemas
Team Captain Kick-Off Luncheon: June 24, East Lansing Marriott at University Place
For More Information:
Family Teams: Deb Wallace at 248.355.1133 or dwallace@jdrf.org
Corporate Teams & Sponsorship: Rita Combest at 248.355.1133 or rcombest@jdrf.org

TOLEDO
Date: October 2, 2010
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Location: Ottawa Park, Toledo, Ohio
Family Team Chairmen: Joe & Kris Smith, Carly's Crew
Family Team Rally: Date and location to be announced
Team Captain Kick-Off Luncheon: July 15, Holiday Inn French Quarter, Perrysburg
For More Information: Shelley Crossley at 419.873.1377 or scrossley@jdrf.org

WARREN
Date: September 26, 2010
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Location: General Motors Technical Center, Warren, Michigan
Family Team Chairman: Denise Whitehouse, Emily’s Enthusiasts
Family Team Rally: June 5, Burton Manor, Livonia (as part of JDRF’s “Diabetes Today and Tomorrow” conference)
Team Captain Kick-Off Luncheon: July 23, Troy Marriott
For More Information:
Family Teams: Deb Wallace at 248.355.1133 or dwallace@jdrf.org
Corporate Teams & Sponsorship: Rita Combest at 248.355.1133 or rcombest@jdrf.org

Please visit this page again. Additional 2010 event information and fundraising resources will be posted in the coming weeks!

VOLUNTER-LEAD WALK SITES:
JDRF Walks, organized by community volunteers, are also planned in 2010:

BAY CITY
Date: October 3, 2010
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Location: Veteran’s Memorial Park, Bay City, Michigan
For More Information: Kathy MacBride at 989.529.1951 or kpdiabetes@charter.net

PORT CLINTON/MARBLEHEAD-LAKESIDE
Date: September 19, 2010
Time: 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location: East Harbor State Park, Marblehead-Lakeside, Ohio
For More Information: Brown Grieger at 419.732.2451 or mbrowncrni@verizon.net

REGISTER TODAY: www.jdrf.org

Each JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes location will feature food, entertainment, special attractions, children’s activities and plenty of family fun! 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 one of the Walks listed above, and create a personal fundraising page to help you recruit walkers and raise dollars, please visit www.jdrf.org. For additional team-building and fundraising resources, please visit our Walk Tools and Resources page. 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!