Eastern Iowa’s 2009 JDRF Ride Team

Click on a name to see that riders fundraising page and make a donation:

Coach - Tim Martinek Coach - Jake Stewart

Dan Anderson Robert Biggin Rich Blakely

Dave Canfield Chris DeSaulniers Al Dix

Chuck Donnelly Steve Graham Tom Henry

Spencer Johnson Leslie McManus Kelly Off

Matt Off Laura Rompot Tom Ryan

Steve Shank Ryan Smith Meredith Stewart

Anne Tegtmeier AnnElise Walsh Tom Walsh

Heather Warren Abby Wunderlich

Why support JDRF?

JDRF was founded in 1970 by the parents of children with type 1 diabetes. As a result, JDRF volunteers have a personal connection to type 1 diabetes, which translates into an unrelenting commitment to finding a cure. More than 85 percent of JDRF's expenditures directly support research and research-related education. Because of its unwavering focus on its mission to find a cure, JDRF annually receives top rankings from independent sources that rate charitable giving. JDRF funds a major portion of all type 1 diabetes research worldwide, more than any other charity. JDRF provided more than $156 million to diabetes research in FY 2008, and is responsible for more than $1.3 billion in direct funding since it was founded. Some of this valuable research is being done right here at home at the University of Iowa. The university is part of a study on continuous glucose monitors a vital part of the artificial pancreas project.

Join the Team

Eastern Iowa’s Ride to Cure Diabetes team will be tackling a new challenge this year.

JDRF has partnered with a premier established ride in the midwest, the Cider Mill Century.

The ride will be starting in Louisburg, KS at the Louisburg Cider Mill, named one of the top ten cider mills in the U.S by MSNBC. 

Explore Miami and Linn counties--the beautiful countryside offers hidden treasures for cycling with rolling hills, scenic rivers, and picturesque valleys sure to entice all levels of cyclists.

There are 25, 50, 70, and 100 mile options available, making this a good fit for novice to experienced riders.

The JDRF Ride to Cure Diabetes is an adventure of a lifetime. Riders from around the world take on two challenges:

Raising the critical money needed to fund the research that will cure diabetes,

and reaching a personal training goal that will prepare them for their destination cycling experience.

Participants spend the weeks before the Ride working with a USA Cycling certified coach and a JDRF fundraising coach to help them reach their goals.

Be part of the team that moves us towards a cure with every mile pedaled and every dollar raised.

Partners In Motion
As a rider, you'll commit to a fundraising minimum that is based on your Ride destination. In exchange, JDRF will provide you with a fully supported Ride weekend. The minimum for this ride is $3,000. Riders will receive transportation for themselves and their bike to the Ride, Hotel for the ride weekend,

and some fantastic meals as well as full support on the ride.

Be Part of the Cure
The money you raise helps JDRF fund the critical research that is needed to find a cure. JDRF has created powerful online fundraising tools

to make it easier for you to reach your goal and your local JDRF chapter can help you with materials, ideas, and support.

Your Biggest Fan
If you don't already have your own special reason for riding, you can be matched with

one of our Youth Ambassadors - young heroes from your community living with diabetes.

This young person's courage will offer you the most motivation and he or she will be your biggest fan.

To learn more or Register Today http://ride.jdrf.org

Or Contact:

AnnElise Walsh Tim Martinek

awalsh@jdrf.org ridetocure@mchsi.com

(319) 393-3850 (319) 377-8696

Other Ride Locations & Dates Available for 2009:

Sonoma, CA June 25-28 Killington, VT August 27-30 Whitefish, MT September 3-6

Death Valley, CA October 15-18 Tucson, AZ November 19-22

JDRF
JDRF is the leading charitable funder and advocate of type 1 (juvenile) diabetes research worldwide. The mission of JDRF is to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that strikes children and adults suddenly, and can be fatal.  Until a cure is found, people with type 1 diabetes have to test their blood sugar and give themselves insulin injections multiple times or use a pump -- each day, every day of their lives.  And even with that intensive care, insulin is not a cure for diabetes, nor does it prevent its eventual and devastating complications, which may include kidney failure, blindness, heart disease, stroke, and amputation.

Since its founding in 1970 by parents of children with type 1 diabetes, JDRF has awarded more than $1.3 billion to diabetes research, including more than $156 million in FY2008.  In FY2008, the Foundation funded more than 1,000 centers, grants in laboratories, hospitals, and industry, and fellowships in 22 countries.

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