http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/creatress/9010 In 2007 I met a wonderful fellow mother, Melody (also on this site), whose son happens to suffer from Type 1 Diabetes. Since then I’ve learned a lot about juvenile diabetes and am happy to do what I can to help her son and others like him when I can.   Every year the JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) puts on a walk in Sacramento. Last year I joined my friend Melody and her family on this walk. This year I’m dragging my whole family along.   Melody also has an Etsy shop set up to help raise funds for the JDRF foundation. What a great way to help fight juvenile diabetes! Shopping!   This is a great cause and there are many ways to help. Once you see a young child having to inject themselves with insulin, you understand why this is an important cause.   Here’s more of Melody’s story: “Hey Everyone!   As you all know, our son, Christian, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 11 and has been managing this disease with great difficulty ever since. The key term is managing. There is currently no cure for type 1 diabetes. It, like rheumatoid arthritis, and lupus, is an autoimmune disease. There is a tremendous amount of hope for a cure in some of the studies that are out now (especially with stem cells) and I feel that cure is obtainable with further funding for research and trials. That's where we come in. We are the walkers, which means, we are the ones who have to ask others for pledges, which I admit, can be awkward, but when it's more than just a fundraiser for a social club, people are more willing to help out. I have faith in that.   It's time again to walk for the cure! I won't stop walking until there's one, so please join me so I won't get bored on my journey, no matter how long (or short!) it might be. This year's walk will be on October 5, 2008 departing, once again, from the Capitol steps.   I would love your company.” In 2007 I met a wonderful fellow mother, Melody (also on this site), whose son happens to suffer from Type 1 Diabetes. Since then I’ve learned a lot about juvenile diabetes and am happy to do what I can to help her son and others like him when I can.   Every year the JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) puts on a walk in Sacramento. Last year I joined my friend Melody and her family on this walk. This year I’m dragging my whole family along.   Melody also has an Etsy shop set up to help raise funds for the JDRF foundation. What a great way to help fight juvenile diabetes! Shopping!   This is a great cause and there are many ways to help. Once you see a young child having to inject themselves with insulin, you understand why this is an important cause.   Here’s more of Melody’s story: “Hey Everyone!   As you all know, our son, Christian, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 11 and has been managing this disease with great difficulty ever since. The key term is managing. There is currently no cure for type 1 diabetes. It, like rheumatoid arthritis, and lupus, is an autoimmune disease. There is a tremendous amount of hope for a cure in some of the studies that are out now (especially with stem cells) and I feel that cure is obtainable with further funding for research and trials. That's where we come in. We are the walkers, which means, we are the ones who have to ask others for pledges, which I admit, can be awkward, but when it's more than just a fundraiser for a social club, people are more willing to help out. I have faith in that.   It's time again to walk for the cure! I won't stop walking until there's one, so please join me so I won't get bored on my journey, no matter how long (or short!) it might be. This year's walk will be on October 5, 2008 departing, once again, from the Capitol steps.   I would love your company.” en-us You're so sweet! http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/creatress/9010/#c_80802 http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/creatress/9010/#c_80802 You're so sweet! Hey! I do what I can. I also have goodies to donate to you for the shop. I just need to get my booty in gear and send them to you. I'll do that this week. http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/creatress/9010/#c_80804 http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/creatress/9010/#c_80804 Hey! I do what I can. I also have goodies to donate to you for the shop. I just need to get my booty in gear and send them to you. I'll do that this week. This is a great cause! Bravo to you and all moms who are so dedicated to their children. I am prediabetic and I cannot imagine dealing with this disease as a kid. http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/creatress/9010/#c_80805 http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/creatress/9010/#c_80805 This is a great cause! Bravo to you and all moms who are so dedicated to their children. I am prediabetic and I cannot imagine dealing with this disease as a kid. My husband has a co-worker who's daughter was just recently diagnosed. She's also 11 years old. I never knew that much about it before becoming friends with Melody. We had a really good time doing the walk last year. http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/creatress/9010/#c_80806 http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/creatress/9010/#c_80806 My husband has a co-worker who's daughter was just recently diagnosed. She's also 11 years old. I never knew that much about it before becoming friends with Melody. We had a really good time doing the walk last year.