tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2584446850056309166.post888374479441669297..comments2023-05-18T02:56:27.512-05:00Comments on The Diabetes Diary: One Mom's Story: Fundraising & Fitness.....Lynneahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09839707567928261496noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2584446850056309166.post-57788283380078353432009-01-10T19:34:00.000-06:002009-01-10T19:34:00.000-06:00Good luck with your fundraising. I have held 3 wa...Good luck with your fundraising. I have held 3 walks for Dr. Faustman's research. Every little bit counts.Penny Ratzlaffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03368479901015692591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2584446850056309166.post-12381211851595889712009-01-09T21:40:00.000-06:002009-01-09T21:40:00.000-06:00Lynnea,Thank you for your support and sweet commen...Lynnea,<BR/>Thank you for your support and sweet comment on my blog. I look forward to sharing this journey with you. <BR/><BR/>Your son is adorable!All 4 My Galshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04388794548592051699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2584446850056309166.post-58713330857943967792009-01-09T16:03:00.000-06:002009-01-09T16:03:00.000-06:00Lynnea~ When Kacey was diagnosed in July, I immedi...Lynnea~ <BR/>When Kacey was diagnosed in July, I immediately wanted to get her involved with the walks at JDRF. I looked online and there was one coming up in Oct. I registered us as a team and quickly told everyone. I only set her goal at $500 because I didn't want her to have a let down if we didn't raise that. Before long the online donations started rolling in and she raised $2253 in 3 months and our team raised almost $2500! She will be getting the Golden Sneaker award on Sunday at the Awards ceremony. So, even though the walk date is close, when you send out an email and tell everyone you're doing it, you'd be surprised at the amount of people that would donate online. Put it out there in the D-OC too! I say GO FOR IT! Choose a team name and let the kids use paints and make team shirts ;) Since it is a little late to have them printed. Then next year you can have shirts made with the team logo/name on them. Even if you don't set a money goal, it's still a wonderful experience to do something as a family. The walk we did was 2 miles and we have some great pics and memories!<BR/><BR/>I must admit it was one of the most emotional events I've ever done. They had so much for the kids to do (face paint, free goodies, music, free raffle drawings for JDRF prizes and more) They had pump reps there and I met some really great parents! There were several times I was overwhelmed by the support for not only our team but all the teams there. It was definately a great experience!<BR/><BR/>Good Luck and keep me posted if you decide to do it!<BR/><BR/>**Hugs**Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16355188326211750959noreply@blogger.com