2009 Walk Family Party and Walk Day!
Over 70 families attended the annual JDRF Family Party on Friday night before the walk. They were treated to a fun carnival theme with games and wonderful prizes organized by 2009 Walk Family Team Chair, Cyndi McCoy. Newly diagnosed families from Ponotoc to Biloxi met with families, board members and sponsors for a funfilled evening! Chris and Janet Grillis grilled hotdogs and hamburgers for this family inclusive event. Many thanks to the attendees for making this year’s event the best ever!!!!!
Brower Myers
Hayden Simmons and Karly McCoy
The 2009 Walk to Cure Diabetes was held on Saturday, October 24 at Mayes Lake at LeFleur’s Bluff State Park. Over 1,500 attended the Walk and an astounding $530,000 was raised to support needed research to improve the lives of everyone living with diabetes. The kids all had a fabulous time and enjoyed “their day.” Of course, the Mississippi Chapter could not have supported such a great event without the help of our generous sponsors, wonderful volunteers, and dedicated participants. For all that you do – thank you!
Will's Warriors
Hinds School of Nursing
Hayden's Homerun Hitters
Harold Corbin and Betsy Ditto
Crotwell Crew 4 a Cure
Clowns
Entergy
Evelyn and Anna, MS Mississippi
Ashcraft Family Team
Cailia's Angel Troop
2009 Walk to Cure Diabetes Brochure
Our Walk Brochure can be viewed here: 09 Brochure
Get ready for Walk Season, we are really looking forward to “Wiping Out Diabetes!” If you have any questions, email us at: mississippi@jdrf.org or call us at: 601-981-1184!
2009 Team Captain’s Kick-Off Luncheon
Wipe Out Diabetes!!
Michelle, Michelle, David & Preston
Nearly two hundred people from local corporations, clubs and families attended the Team Captain’s Kick-Off Luncheon Thursday, August 27th at the Hilton in Jackson. The lunch was hosted by David Gates, President of the Mississippi Division of Atmos Energy and 2009 Walk to Cure Diabetes Corporate Chair. The theme for this years Walk is “Wipeout Diabetes!”, a theme based on the desire to wipe out diabetes, and the vision of those who live with it everyday. The event was emceed by Scott Steele of US 96.3, and the keynote speaker was 8 year old Preston Oden, who was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at only one year of age. Preston also introduced Case, his diabetic alert dog. Case is trained to alert his parents of sugar highs and lows, and she has been with Preston for a month now.
2009 Walk Corporate Recruitment Chair
- David Gates, President Mississippi Division, Atmos Energy Corporation
“I’m getting involved because I truly believe we can help find a cure for diabetes in my lifetime. The progress we’ve made has been tremendous. In the meantime, there is much we can do to continue to improve the quality of life for those impacted by this disease.” David Gates
David Gates has served Atmos Energy as President of its Mississippi division since May of 2007. He has held several leadership positions since joining Atmos Energy in 1991 including Vice President of Operations for the Kentucky/Mid-States division before coming to Mississippi. David has served on numerous civic and industry organizations including the Jackson Metro Chamber Board, Leadership Mississippi and the MB Swayze Foundation Board. David earned an Engineering degree from Texas Tech University and is a licensed engineer. He and his wife Jill have been married for 22 years and reside in Madison with their two children.
2009 Corporate Breakfast
- Top: Ayden Wolken and David Gates Bottom: Brower Myers and Brittany Darby
The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation’s (JDRF) Annual Corporate Breakfast was held on June 4, 2009 at the River Hills Club. This event introduces the Walk Corporate Chair to our sponsorship community, and to the Board of Directors. We are lucky to have David Gates, President of the Mississippi Division of Atmos Energy as our Corporate Chair this year, and we know he and the employees at Atmos will do a fantastic job! Atmos has always been a great supporter of the JDRF Mississippi Chapter, and we look forward to working more closely with them this year. We had just over 60 people in attendance, including a few of our type 1 kids, and they are pictured here with David.
2009 Walk to Cure Diabetes
Mark your calendars! The 2009 Walk to Cure Diabetes will take place Saturday, October 24th at Mayes Lake, LeFleur’s Bluff Park in Jackson, MS.
In 2008, over 2300 people participated in state’s 10th annual Mississippi Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Walk to Cure Diabetes, raising $635,000. The proceeds raised go toward research to find a cure for diabetes and its complications.
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Sponsorship Reservation Form
2008 Walk Facts
Material Order Form
Family Corporate Sponsor Form
Mississippi’s Walk to Cure Diabetes Raises $635,000
We would like to thank the more than 2300 people who participated in the 10th annual Mississippi Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Walk to Cure Diabetes, raising $635,000. The proceeds raised go toward research to find a cure for diabetes and its complications.
This shows what a huge difference we can make working together,” said Corporate Recruitment Chairman, Alon Bee. “Walks like this are funding research to speed the search for a cure.”
The energetic and enthusiastic walkers enjoyed a beautiful day at Mayes Lake at LeFleur’s Bluff State Park complete with clowns, trains, music and face painting. Other entertainment was provided by Scott Steele, the Hinds County Hi-Steppers, and Miss Mississippi Christine Kozlowski. After the Walk they enjoyed food provided by Glucerna and Chick-Fil-A.
“I’d like to thank Alon Bee, the Mississippi Chapter Staff and all our wonderful volunteers for working so hard and making this walk so successful,” said Chapter President Harold Corbin. “The complications of diabetes are devastating. The cutting-edge research funded by JDRF around the world is bringing us closer and closer to finding a cure for this devastating disease.” Click for more
