JDRF...mimi told me to do so!

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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