THANK YOU to all of our supporters and sponsors!

The concert raised $1,153 to donate to JDRF Desert Southwest in Joe’s name.

Thank you to the volunteers for your time and talents for this event. We know that Joe’s Father, Joe Sr., is very appreciative of what we are doing in honor of his son for JDRF Desert Southwest.

Also thanks again to Rock-N-Java and Vision Church for allowing us to hold the event there, and special thanks to Brent and the AV crew for making us all sound good.

And in closing, thanks to Nichole, Laynie and Summer for managing the ticket sales and to Darren for feeding everybody!

A 3^rd Party Event hosted by friends of Joe Rogers Jr.

Rock-N-Java Café

7555 Twin Peaks Rd., Marana, AZ

Join us as we raise awareness and funds for JDRF in honor and memory of Joe Rogers Jr.

Please download the event flyer.

A 3^rd Party Event hosted by Davis Robinson & Associates, LLP

Davis, Robinson & Associates Wealth Management believes wealth is not limited to a bank account. They have gathered a wealth of talented local artists who, like DRA, also have a wealth of compassion for those in need.  DRA is sponsoring a Charity Art Exhibit on May 31 to raise money and awareness for JDRF.

The exhibit promises a memorable experience as artisans from all mediums will display their unique talents. Watercolor, oil and acrylic paintings from landscape artists to figurative painters will be on display. Compelling photography will also be featured in the exhibit. Add a veritable cornucopia of intriguing sculpture, handcrafted pottery, original design quilts, and one of a kind jewelry and there will be something for everyone to admire.

Good food and wine in a relaxed atmosphere will enhance the evening of art appreciation.  Many of the artists will be in attendance.

Follow the link for more information: http://jdrfevents.donordrive.com/event/dracharityartexhibit/

Held at the spectacular Loews Ventana Canyon Resort on Friday, May 31^st.

Shotgun start at 1pm; golfers lunch provided to all players and refreshments following.

Register at www.jdrfdsw.org

Please down load the event flyer and sign up form.

JOIN US for an elegant and enjoyable evening at the 3^rd Annual JDRF Evening of Hope. The gala will be held Saturday, May 4, 2013, at the Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, and we’re thrilled to continue with our signature theme, The Green Tie Gala.

The evening will feature silent and live auctions, multi-course dinner, dancing, and the presentation of the Annual Living and Giving Award to Lexus of Tucson for their many years of support.

You can help us make a difference in the lives of those living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) by supporting this event with donations for our live and silent auctions or the purchase of Table Sponsorships or Individual Tickets. You can also take advantage of our unique Fund A Cure opportunity, a 100% tax deductible contribution to help improve the lives of those with type 1 diabetes (T1D) and help find a cure.

For information, check out The Green Tie Gala 2013′s page.

A team multiplies the fun, the laughter and maybe even tears of inspiration and provides hope in support of those touched by type 1 diabetes (T1D). Together, with your friends, family and co-workers, you can make a greater impact than you could alone. Register your team today!

Share our mission to cure, treat and prevent T1D

Don’t delay a minute longer and register today for one of our three walk sites:
* Tucson, Arizona - Walk to Cure Diabetes Celebrating Ron Santo taking place on Saturday, October 26, 2013 at Rillito Park.
* Tempe, Arizona - Walk to Cure Diabetes Celebrating Ron Santo on Saturday, November 2, 2013 at Tempe Town Lake.

Join us in making a difference!

Thank you for sharing our goal to improve the lives of every person affected by T1D. If you have any questions regarding the walk and/or registration, please feel free to contact your local JDRF office.

Desert Southwest Chapter Staff
www.jdrfdsw.org

Tempe Town Lake

November 2, 2013
7:30 a.m. – Registration
9:00 a.m. – Start

REGISTER NOW!! 

The JDRF Walk Website is NOW OPEN and Accepting Registrations!!

Sponsorship Opportunities Available NOW for the Walk. For more information contact Karyn at kfortin@jdrf.org or call 602.224.1800

All registered walkers who raise $100 or more will receive a special Walk to Cure Diabetes t-shirt.

For more information or assistance registering for the Walk, contact Sarah at samaral@jdrf.org or 602.224.1800

JDRF PROMISE BALL 2013

WESTIN KIERLAND RESORT SCOTTSDALE
6902 East Greenway Parkway
Scottsdale, AZ 85254

Saturday, February 9, 2013

Event begins at 6:00 PM in the evening
Elegant Black Tie

Special Guests – Singer, Songwriter and Recording Artist, Crystal Bowersox: 

Eleven Year-Old Pianist, Composer and Humanitarian, Ethan Bortnick:

Entertainment by Chris Parker Project Band

For individual tickets or to sponsor a table please contact JDRF at 602.224.1819 orkfortin@jdrf.org

Click here to purchase tickets to the Promise Ball or to make a Fund A Cure Donation

Team Type 1 members held a video chat on November 16th at Phoenix Children’s Hospital.  You can view their chat at http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/27074449

For Triathlon Team member Sebastien Sasseville the Arizona visit represents an opportunity to return to where it all began. Here is his story.

When I came to Arizona for the 2008 Ironman, I had no idea the experience would change my life. I had been to the top of Mt. Everest a few months before, and I was looking for a new challenge. What I got was way more than just a challenge: I stepped into something that completely changed my lifestyle, transformed my beliefs about what I can or cannot do, and got me in the best shape of my life.

As an athlete, I feel that a part of what I need to do to be successful is share my journey with others, and that’s exactly why coming back to Arizona to speak at the Children’s Hospital means the world to me. I can’t wait to meet with the patients and share the things I’ve learned on Mt Everest, racing Ironmans, and most recently from a 250km ultra run across the Sahara dessert – which I will have completed in late October.

For me, Ironman Arizona will be a race that’s “just for fun” since I’ll still be recovering from the Sahara race. The Sahara race has been my training focus race this year, and the closer I get to it, the more scared I become! But again, nothing great comes easy and the journey to Egypt has been full of incredible lessons and I look forward to sharing all of them with the kids in Arizona.

I’m thrilled to be competing in Ironman Arizona for the second time! I’m looking forward to share with kids and their family about training for an Ironman with diabetes, how diabetes can be an advantage, and how exercise can help us better manage diabetes.

Other incredible athletes from Team Type 1 will also be presenting. I’m convinced that the way all Team Type 1 members feel about their diabetes can be contagious: Diabetes doesn’t stop us, it fuels us! We’re all exited and honored to come in Arizona to share our stories. Looking forward to meet all of you!

www.jdrfdsw.org

The JDRF Desert Southwest Chapter was thrilled to partner with Camp Soaring Eagle offering 20 teens a life changing experience! An all inclusive camp weekend, Friday thru Sunday located at Jackpot Ranch in Camp Verde, Arizona.

5 teens are placed into one of four units where they receive round the clock care provided by medical staff, diabetic counselors and unit leaders. Three hearty meals plus snacks were provided each day. Campers participated in various indoor and outdoor activities including arts and crafts, basketball, archery, fishing, horseback riding, paddle boats, nightly unit discussions, and a diabetes education hour!

Camp Soaring Eagle’s attention to detail makes each camp weekend unique and special! Our western theme carried through the weekend from horseback riding and line dancing at the camp dance to live entertainment from country music newcomers Firefly!! The Firefly trio not only performed but was gracious enough to sign autographs; raffle off cd’s and even took photos!

During the closing ceremonies on Sunday, teens were recognized for participating in activities they did for the first time, giving injections on their own for the first time and playing a vital role to their peers outside of and within their individual units.

Inspiration.     Empower.     Friendship.

We hope you enjoy all the fun photos from our 2012 Teen Camp Weekend!!

With our deepest appreciation we want to thank everyone who had a hand in coordinating, executing, attending and contributing to our teen camp weekend!

Desert Southwest Chapter Staff
www.jdrfdsw.org

A team multiplies the fun, the laughter and maybe even tears of inspiration and provides hope in support of those touched by type 1 diabetes (T1D). Together, with your friends, family and co-workers, you can make a greater impact than you could alone. Register your team today!

Share our mission to cure, treat and prevent T1D

Don’t delay a minute longer and register today for one of our three walk sites:
* Tucson, Arizona – Walk to Cure Diabetes Celebrating Ron Santo taking place on Saturday, October 27, 2012 at Rillito Park.
* Tempe, Arizona - Walk to Cure Diabetes Celebrating Ron Santo on Saturday, November 3, 2012 at Tempe Town Lake.
* Albuquerque, NM – Walk to Cure Diabetes Saturday, November 3, 2012 at Coronado Center.

Join us in making a difference!

Thank you for sharing our goal to improve the lives of every person affected by T1D. If you have any questions regarding the walk and/or registration, please feel free to contact your local JDRF office.

Desert Southwest Chapter Staff
www.jdrfdsw.org