JDRF Greater Dallas Chapter
JDRF sponsors fundraising Walks to Cure. The multi-site Walk draws 25,000 people together in a healthy activity for a worthy cause, raising money to help find a cure for diabetes. It's fun for families and builds camaraderie among company employees. The 2009 JDRF/Dr Pepper Snapple Group Walks will be held on Saturday, September 26th at three locations: Victory Park @ American Airlines Center, Plano/Frisco at Granite Park and Irving (Las Colinas) at Campion Trails. Click here for more information.
Join us on Saturday, May 1, 2010 for the Dream Gala as we “Unlock the Mystery”. The Dream Gala is a high profile event that attracts 1,000 guests each year – including many of Dallas’ elite philanthropists and corporations. Guests will enjoy a magical evening featuring a fantastic dinner, one-of-a-kind Live and Silent Auctions and headline entertainment, Kool & The Gang! We are pleased to be returning to the beautiful Chantilly Ballroom at the Hilton Anatole. Click here for more information and how to get involved in this years’ Dream Gala.
The Annual JDRF Golf event gives 240 golfers the opportuniuty to Swing for a Cure. Sponsored by Texans Credit Union and held at Gleneagles on Monday, June 29th, this day of great company, entertainment, sport, celebrities, dinner and auction is a fun annual tradition for Dallas' best. Click here for more information.
The JDRF Ride To Cure Diabetes is an adventure of a lifetime. Held at six sites around the U.S., riders take on two challenges: raising the critical money needed to fund the research that will cure diabetes, and reaching a personal training goal that will prepare them for their destination cycling experience. The Greater Dallas JDRF hopes to sponsor over 50 riders this year! For locations, dates, and more info - Click here.
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Now your school or class can sponsor a Kids Walk to Cure Diabetes! Students receive health information about diabetes and fundraising packets with paper sneakers, for $1 donations. On collection day, all students participate in the Kids Walk to Cure Diabetes at their school. The Greater Dallas Chapter serves over 300 local area schools! Click here for more information.
Strike Out Diabetes is a JDRF awareness and fund raising initiative partnering with the charitable arm of bowling, The Bowling Foundation. November is National Diabetes Awareness Month and is the perfect time to Strike Out Diabetes! Participate in Pennies for Pins, Sell/Buy Paper Pins, or a play in a
Bowl-a-thon. Learn more about how you can Srike Out Diabetes and sign up today by CLICKING HERE!
Meeting & Event Schedule for 2010
Board of Directors Meetings & Open Research Updates
Quarterly/Thursdays 6-8PM @ Doubletree Hotel Campbell Centre (except Annual Meeting)
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Thursday, June 24, 2010 – Annual Meeting
Executive Committee Meetings
Quarterly/Tuesdays 12-2PM @ JDRF office
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Events
Walk
Awards Celebration – Thursday, January 7, 2010
Walk – Saturday, September 25, 2010
Gala
Saturday, May 1, 2010 @ Hilton Anatole, Chantilly Ballroom
Golf
Monday, June 28, 2010 @ Gleneagles
Ride
New 2010 Destinations & Dates Coming
School Walks
Through December 2010
National Chapter Audit
August 2010
Events, Development and Service Committee Meetings
Ongoing through your Committee Chairs
