JDRF...mimi told me to do so!

[bouncybouncy]

In an earlier thread of donation dilemma mimi said I could post here I do realize there is another thread asking for donations for the same charity but I just wanted to throw my letter out there as well...Thanks for visiting!

Dear Friends and Family,

I am writing on behalf of Cameron, my seven-year-old cousin. Cameron was diagnosed with Type 1 Juvenile Diabetes when he was just 18 months old. This means he is dependent on insulin for the rest of his life; it isn’t a cure, but merely a life support. At 4 years he was able to begin using an insulin pump. This allows Cameron to control his insulin without having to use syringes but he still must prick his fingers throughout the day to measure his blood sugar level. The management of Cameron’s disease is still a daily challenge depending on all the things that can affect his blood sugar (growing, eating, playing too hard, fighting a cold, or just being a normal little boy). He will have blood sugar “highs” and “lows” that go unexplained but using the pump is a HUGE improvement over multiple insulin shots. The pump has become a natural, constant attachment to Cameron, however he still requires continuous attention and care. Cameron and his family are looking forward to using a continuous blood monitoring system that will allow them to reduce the number of finger pricks.

With a cure, Cameron and other diabetic children will be able to enjoy happy, active, normal lives. Hopefully there will be a day when he can eat all the ice cream or cookies he wants without being “too high” or play hard like a little boy should without going “too low”. But sadly, more research is needed to get there.

Cameron’s family has done more than “hope” for a cure by participating in the JDRF walk with their local chapter in Denver, CO. So far they have raised more than $8,300. This year I have decided to blend my passion for riding with a good cause, in hopes of finding a cure. On Saturday, September 8, 2007 I will be riding my bicycle 105 miles for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund to raise money for diabetes research.

I, along with Cameron’s family (Jenni, Dan, and little sis Sydney) am asking for help from my family and friends. One way you can support is by going to our website

www.logover.com

then click the JDRF ride for Cameron link and donating a tax-deductible contribution in any amount.

For more than three decades, JDRF, the largest charitable fund provider for Type 1 diabetes research worldwide, has been renowned as a highly effective medical research organization with remarkable efficiency in directing donor dollars to its mission. JDRF uses an amazing 86% of its donations to fund research and education. There are many promising research projects underway that may someday lead to a cure to this disease that affects Cameron, as well as millions of other children and adults.

With sincere thanks,
Laurie
allyzdreamn@yahoo.com

[jandmw]

Best of luck to you! You are really doing a wonderful thing and you should be proud.

[bouncybouncy]

Thank you Mimi!!! A tear welled up in my eye! I appreciate your kindness and generosity!

Cameron is such a neat kid (no bias here) and it would be such a gift to find a cure in his lifetime...

and Thanks for the wellwish jandmw...I hope to raise a ton!

[mimitabby]

ah, sure. Folks from TE helped me too. And they also helped Trek. and all we're doing is raising money for charity! win-win and Tax deductible!

[bouncybouncy]

Eileen...Thank You!!! I told my cousin about the book...Cameron is probably not old enough to read through it but it may help her get him through his "active years"!!! He is a very athletic child, which helps, but makes it very hard to keep his sugars level! That is one reason they went with the pump at such an early age and he has done wonderfully with it! He loves to talk...and tell people all about it. He is also Celiac (gluten intolerant) which has created a few issues, but it seems as of lately gluten free foods are becoming much more available making life alot easier for them.

Funny story: My cousin, Jenni (Cameron's Mom) is the PICKIEST eater ever!!! and LOVES her pasta!!! she would drive all of crazy with all her "special" requests...now she has a son who is doing the same to her His is of course a need not a request, but we are a very lighthearted family and like to see the good/funny side of life...and this is one of those moments! Jenni is also a very "anal" person...schedule keeping comes natural to her! She almost can't function without a scheduled routine...so although it is quite an adjustment and rigid lifestyle, Jenni of all people handles it with grace!!!


Thank you

[bouncybouncy]

I also noticed an Anne...and I do not recognize the name, so if you are from TE;

Thank You for your generosity!!!



My mother is amazed at the generosity from this site...she can't get over that a complete stranger has donated. I told her that these women, although may have never met, have a connection in someway!

[Triskeliongirl]

You are very welcome. I strongly urge haveing Cameron's parents read the book. While he can eat whatever he wants on insulin therapy, as you said, maintaining good control is hard since even with a pump its easy to overshoot or undershoot, the consequences of both of which are quite serious. By eating a low carb diet, the amount of insulin can be dramatically reduced, therefore the fluctuations will be smaller and errors smaller, preserving his long term health. This diet would also be gluten free, just even more stringent.

Eileen...Thank You!!! I told my cousin about the book...Cameron is probably not old enough to read through it but it may help her get him through his "active years"!!! He is a very athletic child, which helps, but makes it very hard to keep his sugars level! That is one reason they went with the pump at such an early age and he has done wonderfully with it! He loves to talk...and tell people all about it. He is also Celiac (gluten intolerant) which has created a few issues, but it seems as of lately gluten free foods are becoming much more available making life alot easier for them. Thank you