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3,000 walkers expected to participate in annual walk to raise funds for diabetes research

Saturday, April 13 at M&T Bank Stadium

Baltimore, MD – February 4, 2013 – The Maryland Chapter of JDRF announced today that registration is open for the 2013 Maryland Walk to Cure Diabetes.  The walk will be held on Saturday, April 13 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore from 8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.  The Maryland chapter’s fundraising goal for this statewide event is to raise $700,000 for research to find better treatments and a cure for diabetes and its complications. 

JDRF officials urge Marylanders to sign up now to support this very worthwhile cause. “We are excited about this year’s walk as another opportunity to join forces and work toward our ultimate goal–finding a cure. We hope to gain more supporters and participants this year and to make even more of an impact than we have in previous years, “said JDRF Maryland Development Director Kathy Burk.  She cites recent successes like current clinical trials of the Artificial Pancreas and other therapies that can further help those living with the disease to improve their quality of life.

“We encourage everyone to register today and help us walk to find a cure,” she concluded.

Participants may register as a new or veteran team, join an existing  team, or register as an individual, by going to www.jdrfmd.org or call JDRF Maryland at 410-636-8080. Families are also encouraged to enjoy the walk together as this year’s walk event features two options:  a 3.2 mile (5K) option and a shorter family “fun” walk option; both routes start and finish at M&T Bank Stadium, and parking is free.  Festivities at the event include live entertainment, dancing, kids’ activities and food.

The Walk to Cure Diabetes is supported both nationally and locally.  National partners include Advance Auto Parts, Ford Motor Company, Marshalls, Walgreens, Roche, Accu-Check, and Hyvee.  Current local sponsors include Chesapeake Bank of Maryland, Network Building and Consulting, LLC, Rosedale Federal Savings and Loan, and Merrick Towle Communications.   A variety of sponsorship opportunities are available; for information on how you can support the 2013 JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes, including sponsorship opportunities, contact Kathy Burk at 443-792-4231.

JDRF Walks are held in more than 200 cities worldwide.  Nearly 500,000 people nationally walked last year, raising almost $100 million for research to cure, treat, and prevent type 1 diabetes (T1D).

About JDRF

JDRF is the worldwide leader for research to cure type 1 diabetes (T1D). It sets the global agenda for diabetes research, and is the largest charitable funder and advocate of diabetes science worldwide.

The mission of JDRF is to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research.  Since its founding in 1970 by parents of children with T1D, JDRF has awarded more than $1.6 billion to diabetes research, including $116 million last year. More than 80 percent of JDRF's expenditures directly support research and research-related education. For more information, please visit www.jdrf.org

JDRF Maryland is the community-based chapter of JDRF International.  Serving the state, JDRF MD is committed to grass-roots education, outreach, and support for those living with type 1 diabetes in our region.

Thank you, Harris Teeter, for your support in our fight to cure T1D!

Registration will be held at the Buckeystown Pub (6803 Michaels Mill Road, Buckeystown, MD 21717) at 8:30am with kickstands up at 10:00am.  There will be stops at Taverna 5450, (5450 Fairfield Road, Fairfield, PA 17320) and Gunner's Grille at Taneytown (5525 Taneytown Pike, Taneytown, MD 21787).

The ride will end at the Buckeystown Pub where the fun begins!  There will be special entertainment courtesy of Poverty Ridge, The Bobby Lewis Blues Band and Alkatraz.  The event also features a guest appearance by Alex Elman of Alex Elman Wine Company.  Alex personally travels the globe with her Seeing Eye Dog, General.  She unearths correctly made, honest, authentic and organic wines.

Registration for the event is $25 for riders and $15 for passengers.  There are also sponsorship opportunties available.  All are welcome at the Buckeystown Pup after party.

For more information, contact the ride coordinators Wayne and Shelley Harris at 301-471-1365 or wharris953@comcast.net.

The 2013 application will be available during the week of August 6, 2012 and must be submitted by 5 pm (Eastern) on Thursday, November 1 to be considered for selection. All applicants will be notified of their status in late January or early February of 2013. For more information about Children’s Congress visit the JDRF Advocacy blog or email advocacy@jdrf.org.

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