Monday, May 17, 2010

Great Turnout!

Wow! You all amaze me! It was a great turnout! We sure hope you had a great time, and we'd appreciate feedback, both positive and constructive... if you have feedback to share, please drop us an email at rollandstroll@hotmail.com

Our current fund raising totals are in.... and thanks to all your efforts, we increased significantly over 2009..... wow... we just love all of you!

Roll & Stroll 2010 has raised over $44,000! You people are amazing! We're so lucky to be surrounded by so many who want to make a difference and help fund research for a cure!

Click the link below to see photo's taken by a good friend Tom Woo... check them out and check back for some slide shows to be created...

Roll & Stroll Pictures

Thanks again everyone! Great job!

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

More Details

Below you'll find some additional details of the 2010 event. We start with registration at noon on May 16th, then the party continues with the walk/run/ride kicking off at 1pm. If you'd like to request a Roll & Stroll Flier you can do so by sending an email to rollandstroll@hotmail.com

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General:
This family friendly event is organized by local families who are touched by diabetes. We promise a day filled with friendship, camaraderie, games, music and FUN! Bike, walk, rollerblade, skateboard, jog or push a stroller/wagon, etc. along a 3 mile course (1 1/2 miles out & back) starting at Soldier's Memorial Field.

Roll & Stroll benefits the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). JDRF's mission is to find a cure for diabetes and its complications. Over 85% of all funds raised goes directly to research.

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Team Spirit Award:
The 2nd annual Team Spirit will be award at this years' Roll & Stroll! Your team will be asked to march past the judges and will be judged on team attire! Be creative, have fun! Click HERE for some team spirit ideas.

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How to Register Online:
Registration for the 2010 Roll & Stroll is managed via the JDRF National website, "Walk Central." After registering, you can return to Walk Central whenever you'd like and take advantage of the handy online fundraising tools to create your personal fundraising page, track online donations, and watch your goal thermometer rise!

REGISTERING IS QUICK and EASY
Click HERE to go directly to the Roll & Stroll registration page!

1. Click on "Register for This Walk"

2. Enter your personal information

3. Select "Team Walker." If you had a team last year, use the pull-down menu to locate the team name. If you are NEW, then click on CREATE A NEW TEAM. Enter additional information and click "Continue."

4. To use the online fundraising tools at Walk Central, create a username and password (you must enter a new one each year).

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Here we go!

Wow! There's lots of activity! Teams are forming for Roll & Stroll and soon we'll be out and about at Soldiers Field for the 5th Annual event, May 16th!

Wednesday I'll post some details on fund raising... with 2 weeks to go... it's time to go!

Thanks everyone for supporting this event!