Mississippi Chapter’s

2010 Walk to Cure Diabetes!

Saturday, October 23, 2010

Mayes Lake, LeFluer’s Bluff Park

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Dream Sponsors:

 The Gertrude C. Ford Foundation

Promise Sponsors:

Fountain Family Foundation

Harvey Construction Company

Pruet Companies

The Sally and Dick Molpus Foundation

]]> http://jdrfmississippi.org/2009/12/2010-hope-gala-sponsors/feed/ 0 http://jdrfmississippi.org/2009/11/2009-walk-family-party-and-walk-day/ http://jdrfmississippi.org/2009/11/2009-walk-family-party-and-walk-day/#comments Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:45:27 +0000 admin http://jdrfmississippi.org/?p=844 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

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!

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Michelle, Michelle, David & Preston

Nearly two hundred people from local corporations, clubs and families attended the Team Captain’s Kick-Off Luncheon Thursday, August 27^th 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.

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.

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