Dear Friends and Marathon Supporters:

Most of you are aware that in March I completed my first marathon in Rome, Italy. My motivation to undertake this goal was my two nephews who live with diabetes. I am pleased to report that as a part of the Team Diabetes program, I raised $7400 towards a cure for diabetes. This experience was so rewarding and exhilarating, that I have committed to again raise money for the ADA and train for another marathon. This time I will participate in the Vancouver marathon May 2, 2004. If you have any interest in joining me, please contact me soon so you can join the training!

Dustin and Brandon must constantly monitor their blood sugar levels through finger pricks on their tender 10 and 14 year old bodies. Their food intake must be monitored constantly, and because their pancreases do not create the necessary islets to break down sugar, they have insulin pumps constantly inputting that substance. They will have to do this for the rest of their lives, as there is currently no cure.

• Uncontrolled diabetes leads to kidney failure, amputations, heart disease, strokes, blindness, and death.
• Diabetes affects 17 million Americans. 10% of these patients have a type-1, or insulin-dependent, diagnosis. The other 90% have type-2, or adult-onset, diabetes.
• Diabetes is the sixth leading cause of death by disease in the U.S. This means an average of 21 people die every hour from diabetes-related complications

In addition to the physical training to safely complete a marathon, I am committed to raising another $3900 for the American Diabetes Association. The ADA mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by the disease. I believe strongly that research is getting closer to finding a cure for both types of diabetes, and urge you to join me in support of that effort. To track my progress in fundraising and/or training, check out www.geocities.com/dianar513/teamd.htm and participate as actively as you want. I welcome you to donate, come to training runs, invite others to donate, or simply "live vicariously" through my experience. If you have questions, please call or email me.

Peace and joy to you,

Diana

 

To track my progress in fundraising and/or training, keep checking this site and participate as actively as you want. I welcome you to training runs with me, invite others to donate, or simply “live vicariously” through my experience. If you have questions about this venture, please call or email me anytime.

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Last update: November 16, 2003