Here’s just one. This one happened on November 1, 2008, with over 7,000 walkers. This group raised $1.2 million dollars!

Amazing.

For more information visit on this group www.jdrf.org/triangle.

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Video: JDRF Triangle Walk for Diabetes

Valentine’s Day is Saturday, and if you’re planning on getting your sweetie flowers, there is still time to do it AND help people with diabetes at the same time. The folks at 1-800-flowers.com will give you 15% off your purchase when you use the code ADA at checkout.

As if that wasn’t good enough, 5% of the order total will be donated to the ADA to help fight diabetes.

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Buy Flowers and Help With a Cure for Diabetes

Do you live in the Ohio area? The “34th Annual Abbott Diabetes Care and Glucerna Swim for Diabetes will be held on March 1 at 40 central Ohio swimming pools and will benefit the Central Ohio Diabetes Association.”

Over a thousand folks are expected to collect pledges. Wonder if they can beat last year’s record of over $154,000? Even if they don’t, what a great event. Write and send me pictures if you go, y’all!

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34th Annual Abbott Diabetes Care & Glucerna Swim for Diabetes

Still need a present for Christmas? Don’t forget about the American Diabetes Association’s holiday catalog. There are many great gifts that also help fund a cure for diabetes.

You can buy stuff like this comfort candle, this digital photo ornament, and this graceful living perpetual calendar.

You can also give money to diabetes research in honor of someone you love. Get this certificate to show someone that you donated in honor of them. They are sure to appreciate it!

Why not benefit diabetes research this year while you celebrate the joyful season?

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Shop the ADA Holiday Catalog

Laila Ali is the spokesperson for the Kiss Diabetes Goodbye campaign, and if you have not participated in this yet, I highly recommend you do so!

Here’s the “Kiss Diabetes Goodbye” message from the ADA:

“During American Diabetes Month this November, help the American Diabetes Association raise $1 million to kiss diabetes goodbye. Fund researchers who are working toward a day without diabetes. Support diabetes education programs in communities across the country. Provide a voice to those denied their rights because of diabetes.”

Click here to donate and show your support!

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One in Three Kids Face a Future with Diabetes

Nick Jonas and Bayer Diabetes Care have produced dog tags that feature a lyric from “A Little Bit Longer,” the song Nick wrote about his diabetes. Two versions of the dog tags are available: one for people who would like to support the cause and another specifically for people with diabetes. The dog tag for people with diabetes has the lyric on the front, but also has the word “diabetes” on the back to document their personal fight against the disease.

I think this is a wonderful way to support the cure for diabetes. It’s also a good idea for diabetics to wear. Check out this site for the details.

Here’s Nick’s song, “A Little Bit Longer“:

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Nick Jonas Designs Diabetic Dog Tags

Need a few items for your holiday shopping list?

The American Diabetes Association is having a sale over at its site. If you purchase $75 worth of items before November 9th, you get a free serenity candle. Use the code FREEGIFT at checkout.

They’ve got quite a few really nice things. One is this happiness candle. I love words and candles and inspiration, and this one covers all three!

I may also purchase this digital photo ornament. What a cool thing! How neat to have photos of your loved ones displayed right on the tree. If you buy something, be sure to tell me about it or comment here.

Remember, your purchases help support the race for a cure.

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Get a Free Gift from the ADA