February 2012 Events

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February 3, 2012 – Date for Diabetes: A fun evening out for ladies only from 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM! Bachelors volunteer to put together a great date night for the winning bidder. Each bachelor has committed to our mission to stop diabetes. Event takes place at the Hotel Captain Cook 939 W 5th Ave Anchorage, AK 99501. For more information, contact: the ADA office at 907-272-1424.

February 4, 2012 – 27th Annual JDRF Gem of an Evening Gala - "One Hot Night on Palm Beach" for JDRF. A fundraising dinner to benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Greater Palm Beach Chapter and its effort to raise both money and awareness to fight juvenile diabetes. The evening begins with cocktails at 6:00pm, followed by a dinner and presentation at 8:00pm. Event takes place at The Four Seasons Resort 2800 South Ocean Blvd. Palm Beach, Florida 33480. For additional Information, contact: 561.686.7701 or email greaterpalmbeach@jdrf.org.

February 4, 2012 – Kansas City JDRF - Type 1 Connections Retreat: Join us and other individuals and families living with type 1 for a keynote presentation followed by breakout sessions for teens (ages 8+), adults, parents and caregivers focusing on the many dynamics of living with type 1 diabetes. Event takes place at the Downtown Kansas City Marriott 200 West 12th Street Kansas City, Missouri 64105 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.Price is $10/person (includes lunch*, sessions & kid’s zone) For more information, contact: 816–472-7997 or kansascity@jdrf.org.

February 9, 2012 - Northern Virginia Diabetes Support Group 7:00-8:30 p.m. every month on the 2nd Thursday of the month Inova Diabetes Center 3700 Joseph Siewick Drive, Suite 408A, Fairfax, VA. For more information contact Kate Hampton at 703-391-4762 or kathryn.hampton@inova.org.

February 11, 2012 – Learn. Laugh. Live Better. A diabetes conference and health fair that will change your life! Take control of your diabetes today with Dr. Edelman and the Taking Control of Your Diabetes (TCOYD) team! This event takes place from 9:00am – 5:00pm at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Mt Vernon Place NW, Washington, DC, 20001. Call 800.99T.COYD (800.998.2693) for more information or log online to www.tcoyd.org.

February 11, 2012 – American Diabetes Association EXPO/Portland: The EXPO aims to teach participants how to live healthy, be active and change the future of diabetes for themselves and others. It includes health screenings, cooking demonstration, product and service exhibitors as well as leading experts talking about diabetes management and prevention. By providing the latest information on preventing and managing diabetes and its deadly complications, people can learn how best to help keep themselves and their loved ones in good health. at the Oregon Convention Center 777 NE MLK, Jr. Blvd. Portland, Oregon 97232 from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. For more information, contact: Danielle Yoder at 503.736.2770 x7297 or dyoder@diabetes.org. Also contact the American Diabetes Association at 1-888-DIABETES (342-2383).

February 11, 2012 – 13th University of Rochester Diabetes Conference: Treating the Complications of Diabetes. An all-day series of lectures that aims to enlighten audience members to the dangers and risks resulting from diabetes, how to treat those risks and how best to prevent them. The event will include guest speakers, panel discussions and various presentations. This event takes place University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry 415 Elmwood Avenue Rochester, NY 14642 from 7:30 am – 4:00 pm. Non-Physician fee is $50.00, Physician fee is $90.00, and the Student/Resident fee is $25.00. Prices are valid through January 29, 2012. After January 29, 2012, conference fees will be increased $35.00. For more information, contact: University of Rochester’s Office of Continuing Professional Education at 585-275-4392.

February 18, 2012 – Wake Area Health Education Center: Hot Topics in Diabetes Care 2012. A one-day conference that will address some of the current issues faced by patients, families and healthcare providers who encounter challenges daily in preventing and fighting diabetes. The event is intended for physicians, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, nurses, students, dieticians and others who care for patients with diabetes. This event takes place at the Jane S McKimmon Center North Carolina State University 1101 Gorman St. Raleigh, NC. 27604 from 8:00 am - 3:30 pm. Price is $90.00 Registration Fee. $110 after 2/11/2012. For more information, contact: Wake AHEC at 919-350-8547 or 866-341-1814. Email: wakeahecinfo@wakemed.org.

February 21, 2012 – Tee Off to Stop Diabetes: A golf outing to raise money for the American Diabetes Association and to promote awareness and support for diabetes research. Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel at Keystone Crossing 8787 Keystone Crossing Indianapolis, IN 46240 from 7:30 am - 10:30 am. For more information, contact: 317-846-2700.

February 25, 2012 – Black History Month Diabetic Screening Event. In cooperation with the Los Angeles American Diabetic Association, this is a diabetic screening event to bring awareness and education to people in the African American and Latino communities. The screening will take place at the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Mall (3650 West Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90008). For more information, please contact: Chrystal Leary at 818-835-5595 or chrystalsexydiabetic@gmail.com.

February 25, 2012 – American Diabetes Association EXPO/Salt Lake City The EXPO aims to teach participants how to live healthy, be active and change the future of diabetes for themselves and others. It includes health screenings, cooking demonstration, product and service exhibitors as well as leading experts talking about diabetes management and prevention. By providing the latest information on preventing and managing diabetes and its deadly complications, people can learn how best to help keep themselves and their loved ones in good health. This event takes place at the South Towne Exposition Center 9575 South State Street Sandy, UT 84070 from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. For more information, contact: Beverly Bartel at (888) DIABETES x7072 or email bbartel@diabetes.org. Also contact the South Towne Exposition Center directly at 385-468-2260.

February 25, 2012 – 2012 – Hoops & Sneakers Gala: This signature black-tie optional event offers an unforgettable evening filled with cocktails, fabulous auction items, fine dining and entertainment. Grab your friends, family, colleagues and neighbors and join the effort to stop diabetes! Tables, individual tickets and sponsorships are available. This event takes place at the Hyatt Regency Crown Center 2345 McGee St.Kansas City, MO 64108 from 6:00 pm - 12:00 am. Individual tickets are $150; a table of 8 guests is $1,200 and a table of 10 is $1,500. For more information, contact: Linda Crider at 913.383.8210 x6848 or lcrider@diabetes.org.

February 25, 2012 – Fairbanks Diabetes Expo: A collection of vendors offering health screenings, cooking demonstration, product and service exhibitions, as well as leading experts talking about diabetes management, prevention, and the latest in diabetes news. This event takes place at the West Valley High School 3800 Geist Road Fairbanks, AK 99709 from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. For more information, contact: Sara at 907-457-1557.

February 25-26, 2012 – Children with Diabetes Focus on Technology Conference and Expo The Focus on Technology conference aims to help you and your family gain a better understanding of the technology currently available to people with type 1 diabetes, as well as technology which may be coming shortly down the road. This event takes place at Philadelphia Marriott West 111 Crawford Avenue West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania 19428 The Philadelphia Marriott West is now accepting reservations for the CWD Focus on Technology weekend. Rates are $129 per night. There is a fitness center and an indoor pool on site; parking is free. You may call for reservations 610-941-5600 or use their online reservation form. Be sure to please specify that you are with the Children with Diabetes conference. The room block will be held until February 10, 2012. In order to receive the special rate, you must make reservations before this cut-off. Note that there is a conference registration fee per family and that reserving a room does not register you for the conference. Rates vary according to the date of registration. Please refer to the website for details. Cancellations prior to January 1, 2012 will be refunded minus a $25 processing fee. After January 1, 2012, no refunds are available. For more information, contact: Mike Schurig at mike@childrenwithdiabetes.com or 407-859-9630.

February 26, 2012 – Join Insulindependence Club Captain Erin Clark for a phenomenal exercise class at the local Diabetes Care Center! Trained Group Exercise Leader Sharyn Emery will lead the class, and participants of all athletic abilities will be accommodated. If you haven't taken one of Sharyn's classes before, you are in for a treat! Water, Gu and Glucolift all-natural glucose tablets will be provided. Diabetes Care Center 225 West Dodds Street Bloomington, IN 47403. Admission is free.

February 29, 2012 – Dr. Richard Bernstein will participate in another 60 minute TeleSeminar and Webcast at 8PM EST, 7PM CST, 6PM MST, 5PM PST, designed to answer your most important questions concerning diabetes and his thoughts on the latest developments in this area. Dr. Bernstein is a practicing diabetologist who has had diabetes for over 65 years. He is the author of nine best-selling diabetes books including Diabetes Solution and The Diabetes Diet, and two new e-books.. Currently a faculty member at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, he also has a private practice in Mamaroneck, New York. The teleseminar and webcast session is FREE but seating will be limited and you must also register. You’ll be able to send in your own questions for him to respond to, and also learn about the best treatments and self-care practices. Click here now to register for the next upcoming call.

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