Northern Nevada Chapter

Gourmet Food, Wine Tasting and Photography – A Toast & Taste of Summer

jmalkin — Wed, 22 May 2013 21:25:03 +0000

Please join JDRF on Thursday, June 6 for the 3rd Annual Toast & Taste of Summer – a gourmet food and wine expo fundraiser to benefit JDRF. Guests are sure to enjoy exquisite wineries, microbreweries, restaurants, local area photographers and live entertainment. The evening begins at 6p.m. in the Atlantis Grand Ballroom. The cost is $35 in advance, and $45 day of show. Purchase tickets at the Atlantis Gift Shop or by calling 775-824-4467 or online.

Confirmed wineries and microbreweries (to date) include: Ancien, BNA Wine Group, Black Kite Cellars, Breggo, Caraccioli, Carol Shelton, Chaucer’s Cellars, Cliff Lede, DeSante, Eagle Eye, Elyse, The Four Graces, Four Vines, Grace Patriot, Hahn Family, Handley Cellars, Laird Family, Mettler Family, Mi Sueno, Michael Sullberg, Miner Family, Nevada City, Opolo, Quilici, Revelry, Rocca, Smith & Hook, Schulz Cellars, Sineann, Small Vineyards Italian Imports, Twisted Oak, Vineyard 7&8, Yorba, Indian Wells, Joseph James, Tenaya Creek, Ruhlstaller, and locally imported Gera Vodka.

Confirmed restaurants (to date) include: Mirepoix USA (foie gras), Bistro Napa, The Cheeseboard, The Men’s Club, Wedge, Twisted Fork, The Grove, Beaujolais Bistro, The Grill, India Kabab & Curry, SunSett Bar & Grille at Somersett, The Gas Lamp, Longboard’s Bar & Grill, Jungle Vino, Bistro 7, Cosmopolitan Café and Whole Foods.

Photography by: Keoki Flagg, Cindy Gallagher, Chris Talbot and Martin Gollery.

Live Entertainment: Music styling by Reno group, the Tim Tucker Band. Tucker is the lead vocalist, whose melodies and rhythms can create a significant hypnotic mood; Boris Tavcar lays the drums to establish a strong beat, and Danny Clay Williams plays a 5 string bass, rounding out the strong rhythm.

A View to A Cure – 2013 Vision Gala Raised More Than $725,000 For Diabetes Research!

jmalkin — Thu, 09 May 2013 18:29:42 +0000

On Saturday, April 27, JDRF Northern Nevada held our annual Vision Gala raising more than $725,000 for diabetes research. The “James Bond”-themed event, which honored the Carano Family, raised funds through table sales, auction bids and donations. Nationally, JDRF has led the search for a cure for Type 1 Diabetes for more than four decades and remains the largest funder of diabetes research in the world outside of the United States government. In fact, 82.5 cents of each dollar raised is committed to research.

“Each year our JDRF team made up of a small, hard-working staff and a large group of volunteer board of directors work together to put on an incredible event,” said Maryann Zucker, president of JDRF Northern Nevada. “We are absolutely committed to raising awareness of Type 1 Diabetes and the astounding number of people affected by this terrible disease. Our mission is to find a cure and we are so grateful for the tremendous support received by our community. ”

JDRF Northern Nevada’s efforts continue year-round to support their mission. JDRF Northern Nevada remains committed to its goal to find a cure for diabetes and, since its inception, has raised more than $12 million for diabetes research.

View photos from the Gala.

2013 Vision Award Honorees, The Carano Family

Bond. James Bond.

Final Voting Open for the 2013 Our Everyday Heroes Race Car Design Contest

Cynthia Tully — Wed, 08 May 2013 05:30:36 +0000

Final voting is open now through May 28, 2013, 12 PM EDT!

Do you share our need for speed in type 1 diabetes (T1D) research progress? Then vote for one of the 10 finalists in the 2013 Our Everyday Heroes Race Car Design Contest, hosted by Ford Customer Service Division (FCSD). From now until May 28, vote for your favorite JDRF-themed race car design, submitted by a child living with T1D, by making a monetary donation to JDRF. On May 29, 2013, final judging will take place, and the Contest winner will be announced!

The lucky winner will receive the trip of a lifetime to the Route 66 National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Nationals in Joliet, IL, to see his or her design painted on the Funny Car driven by Bob Tasca III. Bob will drive the Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford Shelby Mustang Funny Car at speeds greater than 300 miles per hour during the event June 28 to 30, 2013.

Meet 2012 Our Everyday Heroes winner Libby Ledford

Twelve-year-old Libby Ledford of Stanton, MI, saw her race car design roar to life last summer. Diagnosed with T1D at age eight, Libby comes from a family that “eats, sleeps, and breathes” auto racing. She is an avid drag racer, as are her father, Jeff, and brother, Lane. When the Ledfords learned about the FCSD Race Car Design Contest for JDRF, Libby set to work and submitted a colorful combination of her best ideas. Friends and family voted online by making donations, and Libby’s design won. Her artwork appeared on the NHRA Funny Car, driven by Bob Tasca III at the July race in Norwalk, OH. The 2012 contest raised $24,819 for JDRF, and Libby’s drawing earned $1,915.

Libby Ledford, winner, 2012 Our Everyday Heroes Race Car Design Contest

Libby’s mother, Denise Ledford, says her daughter’s win “felt like it was meant to be.” For Libby, the most exciting moment came when the Tasca team pulled back the cover from the car and revealed her design. “It was amazing how they put exactly what I drew on the car,” Libby says.

The Norwalk race may be over, but the pace of Libby’s life as a sixth grader hasn’t slowed. In addition to drag racing on most summer weekends, Libby plays softball, volleyball, and basketball. Denise says Libby has never let T1D hold her back. “If anything, she is more disciplined and has more energy than any kid I know.”

The Ledfords view the friendships they developed with the team of FCSD, JDRF, and Bob Tasca III as lifelong connections and keep in touch with everyone. Ford Motor Company is JDRF’s largest global partner. Last year, Ford contributed more than $3 million to JDRF. The Race Car Design Contest is just one of the many unique programs that Ford conducts to help fund T1D research and support the JDRF community.

To see your favorite design in action, please vote at fordracecar.jdrf.org.

Could your school use extra cash?

jmalkin — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 20:12:05 +0000

Could your school use extra cash? Here is your chance to add income to your school and you don’t have to do the work. The JDRF Northern Nevada Branch has an exciting school program we call “Kids Walk to Cure Diabetes.” Our program, renowned by teachers for its ease, is a fast growing school-based program.

Learn more.

On Government Day, Advocates Paint Capitol Hill JDRF Blue

jmalkin — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 19:12:43 +0000

The 14th annual JDRF Government Day held March 16 to 19, included more than160 volunteer leaders and advocates, representing 48 states. Although the name “Government Day” suggests otherwise, the event is actually four jam-packed days. During the first two, attendees received intensive courses on effective advocacy to prepare them for scheduled meetings to talk with their Members of Congress and/or Congressional staff about type 1 diabetes (T1D) and JDRF.

The energy in this group was nothing short of infectious. Their unflagging cheerfulness was counterbalanced by an almost steely determination to get their message across to the Congress—I can attest, this was a hard crowd to say “no” to.

New! Pregnancy Tool Kit Available

jmalkin — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 20:10:57 +0000

As you move toward pregnancy, T1D is a factor to take into consideration. But don’t believe the stories you’ve heard about “can’t” and “won’t.” With careful planning and plenty of support, you and your partner CAN have a healthy and happy pregnancy AND baby. Learn more and request a JDRF Pregnancy Tool Kit!

The Psychosocial Burdens of Type 1 Diabetes

jmalkin — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 23:31:11 +0000

If you have T1D or are close to someone with T1D, you know that living with and managing it can be challenging at best and sometimes very stressful – not just in terms of the physical effects on your body, but also in terms of your emotional health and wellness. JDRF recently facilitated a forum with leading experts in the field to discuss the important psychological and social issues that people with T1D and their families experience on a daily basis. Read about what we learned on our JDRF News Blog.

Be a part of the “Our Everyday Heroes” Race Car Design Contest

jmalkin — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 17:33:57 +0000

Be a part of the “Our Everyday Heroes” Race Car Design Contest for JDRF, hosted by Ford Customer Service Division!

This contest has been extended through March 22 as the entries are low – that means your participation could earn you a win.

JDRF and Ford Customer Service Division (FCSD) are joining forces to help raise awareness and funds for type 1 diabetes (T1D) research through the “Our Everyday Heroes” Race Car Design Contest for JDRF. The winning design will be painted onto the Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford Shelby Mustang Funny Car driven by Bob Tasca III. Now in its sixth consecutive year, the contest has raised over $250,000 for the cause. Read the official release here.

Get all the details including the contest design sheet and official rules here.

JDRF children living with type 1 diabetes, ages 5-18, from across the country can enter their own unique designs in this contest, and can earn money for their Walk teams.

VOTE FROM MARCH 26 UNTIL MAY 3 TO GET YOUR DESIGN INTO THE TOP 10 BY MAKING A MONETARY DONATION TO JDRF. Then from May 3 – May 28, come back to vote for the winner! Each donation made will be credited toward the child’s JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes Family Team. The top ten donation-earning designs will then be narrowed down to one. The winning design will be selected by a committee including representatives from FCSD, JDRF, Bob Tasca III and members of the media.

First Single Gene Mutation Shown to Result in Type 1 Diabetes

jmalkin — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 20:56:45 +0000

A JDRF-funded study out of Switzerland has shown that a single gene called SIRT1 may be involved in the development of type 1 diabetes (T1D) and other autoimmune diseases. The study, “Identification of a SIRT1 Mutation in a Family with Type 1 Diabetes,” was published today in Cell Metabolism and represents the first demonstration of a monogenetic defect leading to the onset of T1D.

Read all about it!

Hope-Inspire-Connect Event – A Success!

jmalkin — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 22:52:13 +0000

Thank you to everyone, including Dr. Joe Hedrick and Chef Sam Talbot, that participated in this past Saturday’s first Hope-Inspire-Connect Event. We heard positive feedback from you at the event and on Facebook and we thought it was pretty great too! We will be hosting more of these events in the future, so stay tuned.

Dr. Joe Hedrick’s presentation, “Special Emphasis on Encapsulated Islets to Achieve Normal Glucose Control” was so well delivered and very easily understood. It left many of us even more hopeful about the future of life with T1D! We are working on getting a copy of the presentation so we can share it with anyone that is interested.

Dr. Joe Hedrick, PH.d, Senior Director, JDRF Cure Therapies and Maryann Zucker, JDRF Board President.

Chef Talbot author of “The Sweet Life: Diabetes without Boundaries” wowed the crowd’s tastebuds with his Peekytoe Crab Salad – a crab and mango ceviche. He was very informative about various types of foods and spices and why he uses them and also showed us a few of the techniques that made him one of Bravo’s Top Chef Fan Favorites. Before leaving he stopped in to hang out with our kids for a little while.

Chef Sam’s Peekytoe Crab Salad

Chef Sam and the kids