Why I walk

Hello family and friends!

This is just a quick note to inform you that on September 26, 2009 I will be walking to fight diabetes. As most of you know, I am a diabetic and have had Type 1 diabetes for 20 years. I have walked for diabetes in the past, but this year, a few more things hit home for me and made me realize that this is a pretty big deal to be able to get together with people and step out for this cause.

If you know me, you know that I do not like asking for money. Nothing is different about that today, but if you do have an extra $5 or $10 dollars lying around, it would be most useful to my walk team this year. I have set a goal of $150 to raise by the walk date, and with your help, even a $5 donation will help me get there. If you cannot support in that mannor, maybe you feel that walking along beside me would benefit you better. If you go online, I have created a personal webpage for my walk fundraising goal as well as a blog that I will update until the walk happens.

http://main.diabetes.org/site/TR/StepOut/StepOut311058010?px=5241432&pg=personal&fr_id=6486 There you can read more about "Why I Walk" and you can pledge money or join the walk with me at that site. I will also be blogging more from that site on updates just before the walk!

If you would like to walk alongside me, here is the information that you need to know, and let me know if you are interested and then I can follow-up with you later.

Date: 9/26/2009
Location: General Mills World Headquarters (Golden Valley, MN)
Registration Opens: 7:30am
Event Start Time: 8:30am Kids Diabetes Dash - 9:00am 5K, Walk

Thank you and see you soon!