Tag Archives: JDRF

Rambling Walk Thoughts …

Posted on February 26, 2020 by Shannon

I have been going to our local JDRF walk since 1993 – it doesn’t feel that long but sheesh this year will be what, 28 years?  Whoa.  I need to let that soak in for a minute. I’ve only missed … Continue reading →

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Type One Nation Summit 2016

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Shannon

Last weekend I was able to attend a Type One Nation Summit, hosted by my local JDRF chapter. I’ve attended the event in the past – and it’s always been a good time. This event did not disappoint. I do … Continue reading →

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Changes are sometimes good… right?

Posted on August 15, 2014 by Shannon

I’ve been active in my local JDRF chapter for over 20 years …. For the first several years, I went as a walk participant on my mom’s company’s team. And then about 10 years ago I signed up to work … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday: Golden Sneakers

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Shannon

I take a lot of pride in my growing JDRF awards. 🙂

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Diabetes on the Tube

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Shannon

I’ve been home for a few weeks now – 2 on bed rest, then 8 since having my twin boys.. (sheesh, has it been that long already??) One thing I’ve noticed is that there are a LOT of commercials on … Continue reading →

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Another successful JDRF Walk :)

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Shannon

Weekend before last was our local JDRF walk and it was a great day 🙂   I have had so much going on lately that I didn’t have a lot of time to prepare for it like I usually do.  I … Continue reading →

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JDRF Memories

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Shannon

I went to my first JDF Walk to Cure Diabetes (there didn’t used to be an “R” in there back in the day) in 1993.  I was dx in ’92 but we didn’t hear about the walk until after it … Continue reading →

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Perspectives

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Shannon

The other night I attended my first ever JDRF Board Meeting/Research Update. I had no idea what to expect, as I’d never been to one before. It was a nice evening, albeit a little slower paced (ironically speaking, seeing as … Continue reading →

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Hungry for More

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Shannon

I have found myself recently wishing I could do more — get more involved with local diabetes awareness efforts. I have been actively volunteering with my local JDRF chapter for many many years. I have been walking in the Walk … Continue reading →

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Sing it, Bill Withers

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Shannon

In ’93, the summer after my diagnosis, my church youth group went on a Missions trip to Mexico.  This was my first trip away with new “restrictions” and not to mention we were going out of the COUNTRY.  I can … Continue reading →

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