Amethyst
10-12-2004, 01:04 PM
(crossposted everywhere)
Tom’s Team
2004 JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes
Dear Friends,
I'm writing to you to ask for your support in a very special cause.
On July 2nd, 1998, during his annual school physical, my younger brother, Tom, was diagnosed with Type 1 Juvenile Diabetes. Tom was 15 years old and entering 10th grade that September. Being diagnosed with Diabetes as a teen is one of the hardest times because their bodies and minds are already being challenged with issues that neither family nor physicians can easily control. Tom and the family went thru all the normal stages after his diagnosis: surprise, denial, anger, fear, and so many more.
Tom has definitely had his ups and downs. When we consider everything that he has on his plate, we are truly amazed and ever so proud, of how well he is managing his Diabetes. He is a senior now at The University of San Diego and doing very well.
We could go on forever about how Diabetes has impacted Tom’s life, but the bottom line is that Diabetes affects 120 to 140 million people worldwide. On average, Diabetes will shorten ones lifespan by fifteen years. So, we need a cure, and we need one SOON!
This is where you can help. On October 16th, 2004, in San Diego, Tom’s Team will participate in our 2nd annual WALK TO FIND A CURE, organized by the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). Last year our team raised the second largest proceeds in support of Diabetes research. This year our goal is to be number ONE! If you would like to be a Tom’s Team supporter, please go to the following website to donate online:
http://walk.jdrf.org/walker.cfm?id=85969160
PLEASE SUPPORT TOM'S TEAM ... Together, we CAN make the cure a reality.
Thank you,
Debbi/Amethyst
Tom’s Team
2004 JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes
Dear Friends,
I'm writing to you to ask for your support in a very special cause.
On July 2nd, 1998, during his annual school physical, my younger brother, Tom, was diagnosed with Type 1 Juvenile Diabetes. Tom was 15 years old and entering 10th grade that September. Being diagnosed with Diabetes as a teen is one of the hardest times because their bodies and minds are already being challenged with issues that neither family nor physicians can easily control. Tom and the family went thru all the normal stages after his diagnosis: surprise, denial, anger, fear, and so many more.
Tom has definitely had his ups and downs. When we consider everything that he has on his plate, we are truly amazed and ever so proud, of how well he is managing his Diabetes. He is a senior now at The University of San Diego and doing very well.
We could go on forever about how Diabetes has impacted Tom’s life, but the bottom line is that Diabetes affects 120 to 140 million people worldwide. On average, Diabetes will shorten ones lifespan by fifteen years. So, we need a cure, and we need one SOON!
This is where you can help. On October 16th, 2004, in San Diego, Tom’s Team will participate in our 2nd annual WALK TO FIND A CURE, organized by the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). Last year our team raised the second largest proceeds in support of Diabetes research. This year our goal is to be number ONE! If you would like to be a Tom’s Team supporter, please go to the following website to donate online:
http://walk.jdrf.org/walker.cfm?id=85969160
PLEASE SUPPORT TOM'S TEAM ... Together, we CAN make the cure a reality.
Thank you,
Debbi/Amethyst