Diabetes Events Calendar
May 2nd 2006 - Diabetes Support Group: Provides opportunity for those with diabetes and family members to learn more about the disease by listening to guest speakers and talking with their peers.Trained clinicians speak on topics related to diabetes. This class is open to any persons interested. You do not have to have diabetes to participate. The fee is free. The location is St. John River District Hospital: East China Township, MI from 6:00 to 7:00pm.
May 3rd 2006 - Diabetes Support Group at Canonsburg General Hospital in Canonsburg, PA from 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm in the McNary Conference Center. The purpose of the Diabetes Support Group is to bring people together to share tips and talk with others who are coping with the disease. You don't have to do it alone. The support group is free of charge and open to people who are coping with this chronic lifelong condition. Participants may attend any or all sessions. To register, call Physician Access at 1-877-284-2000.
May 3th 2006 - Diabetes Days at Aurora Pharmacy 204 E. Main St., Watertown, WI from 1:00 - 5:00 pm. For more information call 920-261-1776.
May 4th 2006 – Children’s Best Hope For A Cure Dinner: A fabulous evening of dinner, dancing, auctions and more, the fifth annual event will be held at Jericho Terrace in Long Island, NY. Proceeds benefit the Diabetes Research Institute, the best hope for a cure. Call 516-621-8804 or visit www.diabetesresearch.org.
May 5th 2006 - JDRF'S 3rd Annual Bar-B-Cure: Toss out your tuxedo, put on your boots and jeans and get ready for this Bar-B-Q with a twist-It's a Bar-B-Cure! Enjoy Letizia and the Z Band, stake your claim in the live auction, loosen your belt a notch to enjoy tasty Bar-B-Q, and dance 'til the cows come home! Location is the Lodge at Welch Allyn Skaneateles, NY 315-453-9327 ($100.00pp).
May 5th 2006 - Tai Chi for Diabetes: Every Friday, 10:45 am Central Library, Virginia Beach, VA. For more information contact bendingtree@cox.net or 757-318-9355.
May 6th 2006 - The Greater Hartford's JDRF chapter is hosting the JDRF Gala 2006. Honoring Charles W. Shivery, Chairman, President & CEO, Northeast Utilities. The event will be held at the Connecticut Convention Center. Cocktails and Silent Auction at 6:00pm, Dinner and program at 8:00pm. Don't' miss Boston Band "Legit". Ticket information at www.jdrfpromiseball.org.
May 6th 2006 - JDRF Middle Tennessee Branch Promise Gala at the Parthenon
May 6th 2006 - Put Diabetes Control in the Palm of Your Hand Tour in Hartford, CT.
May 6th 2006 - America's Walk for Diabetes at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado Springs, CO.
May 6th 2006 - Portland's America's Walk for Diabetes hopes you will join Emily and Calvin, and other walkers to take steps in helping to make life better for those with diabetes. Take a stroll on the 1-mile route across the Broadway Bridge, past the main Portland Post Office and Union Station ending back at the Rose Quarter. The location is Rose Quarter. For more information call: 1-888-DIABETES Distance Check-In Start Time 1 mile, 5K or 10K 8:00 AM 9:00 AM.
May 6th 2006 - JDRF Greater New Haven Chapter Dream Gala “Race for the Cure”, honoring Andrew Eder, at the Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale. Exciting evening includes our fabulous silent and live Auctions, cocktails, dinner, virtual racing and dancing. Guests also have an opportunity to make a donation to “Fund-A-Cure”! Tickets are $200 per person and sponsorship opportunities are available. For additional information call 203-248-1880.
May 6th 2006 - American Diabetes Expo at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford, CT.
May 6th 2006 - JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes at Portage Celery Flats in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Registration at 9:00 am. For more information contact Kathie Cosgrove 616-957-1838.
May 7th 2006 – Cycle for Lanie Bike-A-Thon: Held in memory of Helaine White, this 15-mile bike ride will be held in five boroughs of New York City and includes a group picnic. Proceeds benefit the Diabetes Research Institute, the best hope for a cure. Call 516-621-8804 or visit www.diabetesresearch.org.
May 7th 2006 - JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes at Capitol Complex in Charleston, West Virginia. Registration at 12:30 pm. For more information contact Sally Nichols 540-772-1975.
May 7th 2006 - JDRF's Walk to Cure Diabetes at Woodward Regional Park in Fresno, CA at 8:00 am.
May 7th 2006 - JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes at Elmira College in Elmira, New York. Registration at 9:00 am. For more information contact Alyson Levine 585-546-1390.
May 7th 2006 - JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes at National Mall in Washington, D.C. Registration is at 8:30 am. Contact Erica Harvey at 202-371-0044 for more information.
May 7th 2006 - JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes in Vermont. Registration is at 9:00 am. For more information contact Marta Kogan 207-761-0133.
May 8th 2006 - Bee A DIVA Diabetes Coaching Session: Free two-hour coaching sessions lead by life coach Dana Harition and other educators and nutritionists are developed to improve the care and motivate women at risk or living with diabetes to feel better and live healthier lives. Plus! Special guest 'DIVA' merchants, 'Pillow As Art' with Skycastles, Inc and FREE TEA TASTING with UNITEA - uniting teas with people, help broaden the appeal of diabetes outreach. Location is The McBurney YMCA 125 West 14th Street (between 6th and 7th Avenues) New York, NY from 7:00 to 9:00 pm.
May 8th 2006 -The Horace C. Polk Jr. Regional Diabetes Center at Memorial Medical Center in Lufkin, TX will be having a Cooking Class from 12:00noon - 2:00 pm. You must RSVP by May 5, 2006 to 936-639-7585, cost is $5.00.
May 8th 2006 - Bee A DIVA Diabetes Coaching Session from 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Or join the Monday Walking club at 6:00 pm. The location is the McBurney YMCA at 125 West 14th Street (between 6th & 7th Avenues) New York, NY. For more information contact max@divabetic.org.
May 10th 2006 - Diabetes Days at Aurora Pharmacy 2819 Heritage Dr., Delafield, WI from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm. For more information call 262-646-4144.
May 11th 2006 - Spring for a Cure to benetfit Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. New York City’s finest restaurants, wine, beer and spirit distributors have donated their services for this event. To provide a fun atmosphere, there will be a jazz band and DJ. Event will take place at The Puck Building, 295 Lafayette Street at Houston Street, from 7:00 pm -11:00 pm. Tickets are $100 before the event, $125 at the door. They are available at this website or by calling Dina Anello 212-289-2860.
May 12 - 14th - The Heart Truth Road Show travels to Washington, DC at Union Station. Tour Features Free Screenings and Counseling, Health Information, and Designer Red Dresses on Display. Click on above link for more information.
May 12th 2006 - Joslin Evening at POPS in Symphony Hall Boston, MA. Held on the first Friday of the spring Pops season, this favorite event will celebrate its 20th year in 2006. Guests are invited to attend a pre-concert reception, featuring special opportunities to win fabulous prizes, followed by a lively performance by one of Boston's most treasured musical ensembles.
May 12th 2006 - Tai Chi for Diabetes: Every Friday, 10:45 AM Central Library, Virginia Beach, VA. For more information contact bendingtree@cox.net or 757-318-9355.
May 12 -14th 2006 - Spring Family Camp at Camp Barney Medintz in Cleveland, Georgia. Because diabetes impacts the entire family, Family Camp is a time to learn more about diabetes, have fun and make friends with families who are experiencing the same challenges of living with diabetes. For more information, please visit www.campkudzu.org, call 770-374-4887 or e-mail camp@campkudzu.org.
May 13th 2006 - The JDRF South Central Texas chapter hosts its annual Promise Ball “Reaching For the Stars”, honoring H-E-B and Charles Butt. This exciting event at the Westin La Cantera will feature a silent and live Auction, cocktails, and dinner prepared by celebrity chef Mark Miller. The evening will include our “Fund-A-Cure” Presentation after which guests have the opportunity to make a donation to support the research of Dr. Michael Brownlee, Director of the JDRF International Center for Diabetic Complications Research. Tickets are $350 per person and sponsorship opportunities are still available. For additional information call 210-822-5336.
May 13th 2006 - JDRF's Walk to Cure Diabetes at Bay Beach, Green Bay, WI. Registration at 8:30am.
May 13th 2006 - JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes at Coolidge Park in Knoxville, Tennessee. Registration at 9:00 am. For more information contact Jill Moreland 865-544-0768.
May 13th 2006 - JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes at Pump n’ Pantry, Montrose, Pennsylvania. Registration at 9:30 am, For more information contact Andrew Witzel at 610-373-6488.
May 14th 2006 - America's Walk for Diabetes at Bakersfield College in Bakersfield, CA.
May 16 – 19th 2006 - 2006 CDC Diabetes and Obesity Conference: This is a first time conference collaboration between CDC's Division of Diabetes Translation and CDC's Division of Nutrition and Physical Activity will discuss issues concerning both diabetes and obesity. The conference will bring together approximately 800 participants from a wide range of local, state, federal, and territorial governmental agencies and private-sector diabetes and obesity partners. Adams Mark Hotel 1550 Court Place, Denver, CO. For more information call 303-893-3333 or 800-444-ADAM.
May 17th 2006 - The Horace C. Polk Jr. Regional Diabetes Center at Memorial Medical Center in Lufkin, TX will have their next support group meeting from 12:00noon - 1:00 pm. The guest speaker will be Lesa Lanier with a topic of "understanding your lab results." A box lunch and drink will be provided. Door prizes will be given away. Please RSVP by May 12, 2006 to 936-639-7585.
May 17th 2006 – Don Strock Diabetes Classic: Former Miami Dolphin and Head Coach of the FIU Golden Panthers, Don Strock hosts the 23rd annual tournament, which is followed by a cocktail reception, dinner, and auction at the Miccosukee Golf and Country Club in Miami, FL. Proceeds benefit the Diabetes Research Institute, the best hope for a cure. Call 1-800-321-3437 or visit www.diabetesresearch.org.
May 18th 2006 – D.R.E.A.M.S. in the city: Combining Diabetes Research, Elegance and Modern Sophistication (D.R.E.A.M.S.), this elegant cocktail party will premier at New York City’s stylish Westside Loft and feature the culinary creations of one of the area’s top caterers, plus cool cocktails, music and a silent auction. Proceeds benefit the Diabetes Research Institute, the best hope for a cure. Call 212-888-2217 or visit www.diabetesresearch.org.
May 19th 2006 -Tai Chi for Diabetes: Every Friday, 10:45 AM Central Library, Virginia Beach, VA. For more information contact bendingtree@cox.net or 757-318-9355.
May 19 - 21st 2006 - Colorado Teen Adventure: CWD invites you to participate in the very first CWD Teen Adventure at the Renaissance Boulder Suites Hotel at FlatironBoulder, Colorado. For more information, email Laura.Billetdeaux@childrenwithdiabetes.com or all 734-428-8265 from 9:00 am. to 5:00 pm eastern time.
May 20th 2006 - Put Diabetes Control in the Palm of Your Hand Tour in Detroit, MI.
May 20th 2006 - JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes at Holiday World in Southern Indiana. Registration is 8:30 am. Contact Dana Lobel at 317-202-0352 for more information.
May 20th 2006 - The TCOYD (Take Control of Your Diabetes) Conference and Health Fair takes place in Des Moines, Iowa. This event is to educate and motivate people with diabetes and their loved ones, to take a more active role in their condition, in order to live healthier, happier, and more productive lives. For more information call 1-800-99-TCOYD.
May 20th 2006 - America's Walk for Diabetes at the Crisler Arena in Ann Arbor, MI.
May 20th 2006 - American Diabetes Expo at the Rock Financial Showplace in Detroit, MI.
May 20th 2006 - JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes at Dornblazer Field in Missoula, Montana. Registration is at 1:00 pm. Contact Chrissy Qunell at 206-838-5153 for more information.
May 20th 2006 - JDRF's Walk to Cure Diabetes at Bergman Park, Jamestown, NY. Registration at 9:00 am.
May 20th - 21st 2006 - Jacksonville Tour de Cure (2nd Annual): This signature cycling fundraiser presented by Carraba's Italian Grill is the American Diabetes Association's two-day roundtrip 200K ride (approximately 62 miles each way) from Florida's Jacksonville to Fernandina Beach and back the next day via a different route. Register online at www.diabetes.org/jaxtour at the early bird rate of $15 (until January 15, 2006) or call the ADA for more information at 904-730-7200 ext. 3061.
May 21st 2006 - The American Diabetes Association's Peninsula Tour de Cure is a charity ride designed for everyone from the occasional rider to the experienced cyclist. Three rides to choose from 25K, 50K, and 120K. Riders will raise money and awareness to support the American Diabetes Association's mission: To prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. For more information and to register go to www.diabetes.org/tour.
May 21st 2006 - JDRF's Walk to Cure Diabetes at UB Amherst Campus, Buffalo, NY. Registration at 9:00 am.
May 21st 2006 - JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes at Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, New York. Registration at 9:00 am. For more information contact Alyson Levine at 585-546-1390.
May 21st 2006 - JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes at Husky Stadium Seattle, WA. Registration is at 6:45 am. Contact Chrissy Qunell at 206-838-5153 for more information.
May 26th 2006 -Tai Chi for Diabetes: Every Friday, 10:45 AM Central Library, Virginia Beach, VA. For more information contact bendingtree@cox.net or 757-318-9355.
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