The 2010 Walk to Cure Diabetes was held on November 6, 2010 at Reid Park ~ Soccer Field A.  We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day for a Walk, the sun was shining, the hot dogs were grilling and volunteers were scurrying about making things perfect for the walkers!  As families, friends, sponsors and vendors started to arrive everyone could tell we were going to have one of the biggest crowds we had ever had!  This years Walker estimate is a whopping 2135 with over $250,000 being raised for diabetes research!  The Health Net Kids Korner was bursting with activity, Health Net provided popcorn machines and a funny clown handing out balloons to everyone as well as hosting 2 games with prizes!  The 501st Star Wars Troop was there to take pictures with the kids and help keep an eye out for any evil do-ers, the Civic Orchestra of Tucson operated their instrument petting zoo to the delight of kids of all ages. The YMCA climbing wall and the jumping castles all were set up with fun in mind and there were Mad Scientists making green SLIME sharing their dastardly recipes with the kids!  Performing for the third year in a row was the talented Madelyn Sparrow singing her beautiful rendition of our very own National Anthem!  We had amazing live entertainment provided by the acrobats from La Fiamma Entertainment—they juggled, uni-cycled and generally entertained the crowd with their amazing talents!  The balloon twister knew what his audience wanted...large balloon hats of course!  You could feel a buzz in the air as people got ready to start the Walk and Ronald McDonald, a veteran JDRF Walk participant, kicked off the Walk with a bang!  As walkers came back to the park they were delighted to have seen their special Type 1 Warrior along the route and couldn’t wait to have a hot dog with all the fixings generously donated by Bashas.

The outpouring of love and support was evident on everyone’s faces as they walked for the CURE!  The turn out was overwhelming and the Vendor Village was a huge hit again! The Walk couldn’t have gone off without the support of our wonderful volunteers and   amazing walk committee, chaired by Judy Rich of TMC.

2010 WALK PHOTOS
2009 WALK RECAP
2009 WALK PHOTOS

Presenting Sponsors:

Partnership Opportunities
Imagine the positive impact of having your company logo displayed or having key ownership to an area at the Walk to Cure Diabetes.  The benefits are endless!  There are different levels and benefits to each of the Partnership Opportunities…select which one best fits your company! 

Presenting Partnership - $10,000
Platinum Partnership - $5,000
Gold Partnership - $2,500
Silver Partnership - $1,500
Vendor Partnership - $500
*Special Partnerships available upon request*

To learn more, please click here to view the Partnership Opportunities brochure –
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Volunteer Opportunities
The Tucson branch of JDRF is seeking fun, energetic individuals to get involved with the planning and execution of the Walk.

Openings are available in the following areas: sneaker campaigns, kick-off luncheon, pre-Walk projects, Walk day activities and post-Walk projects.  Time commitments vary and work around your schedule.  Interested persons should have a desire to help find a cure for diabetes and believe that their support can make a difference.

All skill sets are needed and JDRF will help find the position that fits your talents and interests.  Positions pay large amounts of personal gratification and hugs and thank yous from insulin dependent children.  If interested, please contact the Tucson office at southernarizona@jdrf.org or 520-327-9900.