By Russ George
Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley celebrated the Fourth of July and participated in Aurora’s Independence Day parade in the morning, Tuesday July 4, and then participated in the Aurora Historical Society’s annual “Ringing of the Bells” ceremony in Aurora at the Tanner House Museum, immediately following the parade.
The parade stepped off at 10 a.m., on the corner of Benton and Broadway, consisting of sixty units and was viewed by thousands in downtown Aurora.
Immediately following the parade, several hundred adults and children attended the festivities at the Tanner House Museum, complete with a petting zoo, entertainment, food and tours of the historic Tanner House. Precisely at one o’clock, approximately 40 young children rang the bells followed by patriotic music performed by the Aurora American Legion Band.
The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley thanks the City of Aurora government and the Aurora Historical Society, for allowing our Club to participate in the parade and the “Ringing of the Bells” ceremony at the Tanner House Museum. A shout out of thanks to Carter Crane and The Voice for continuing to expose our newly-formed club to their readers.
The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley members work to bring an awareness of diabetes, while providing aid and education for diabetics, along with investing in research to find a cure. The Club will participate in several events throughout the Summer months in the Fox Valley area to remind everyone to be aware of the dangers of unchecked diabetes. Please take time to be checked yearly, to see if you are diabetic or pre-diabetic.
Our next big awareness event will be held Saturday, Aug. 5, at Northwestern Medicine Field, Kirk Road, Geneva, when the Kane County Cougars baseball team will take on the Cleburne Texas Railroaders. Gates will open at 5 p.m., and the first pitch will be at 6:30 p.m.. Fireworks will follow game!
Why not join us for a fun-filled evening? Section 106 tickets $15 per person. Contact Jenny McCain for tickets at 630-204-1197.
The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley meets monthly on the second Thursday of each month at the historic Gray’s Mill Estate, 211 N. River Street, Montgomery. Social/dinner will be at 5:30 p.m.. Meetings will begin at 6:30 p.m.. Guests are always welcome!
Interested in joining or have questions about the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley, want a membership brochure/application, please call, send text, or send an E-mail with your name and address to president Russ George, 630-205-9065 or send E-mail: Diabetesclubfv@gmail.com.
— Diabetes Club of Fox Valley