By Russ George
The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley was founded October 1, 2022, by a group of individuals who wanted to bring about an awareness of diabetes, provide aid and education for diabetics, while investing in research to find a cure.
The founders wanted a true grassroots organization, one that would represent the entire Fox Valley area, where all money raised through dues, donations, and fundraising would be used in the Fox Valley area, for the Club’s fight against diabetes.
The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley holds two major fundraisers: The annual golf outing Tee Off to Defeat Diabetes, in June and a gala dinner, A Night To End Diabetes, in November. The club participates in several events, including a Fourth of July parade, National Night Out, block parties, monthly meet and greets at various locations to bring about an awareness of diabetes in the Fox Valley area.
Our Club’s fight against diabetes starts by making all residents in the Fox Valley area aware of diabetes and prediabetes, and how uncontrolled blood sugar (glucose) can cause vision, heart and dental problems, along with nerve and kidney damage.
Diet and exercise are two of the most powerful tools we all have to help control our blood glucose. Eating healthy, staying active, and having a yearly blood test can help keep you diabetes-free!
Want more information on prediabetes, diabetes and healthy meal planning? Send an E-mail, with your name and mailing address to: Diabetes
clubfv@gmail.com requesting information on diabetes.
The members have elected the following individuals to serve as club officers and board members through September 30, 2025. Officers: president, Russ George; first vice president, Chuck Nelson; second vice president, Matt McCain; secretary, Pat Jones; treasurer, Adam Broholm; sergeant at arms, Jimmy Schmidt; chaplain, Ed Carroll. Board members: Mary Arch, Tony Arch, Paul Buddy, Kim King, Jenny McCain, and board member emeritus, Kenlyn Nash-Demeter.
The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley currently meets monthly, January through November on the second Wednesday, at Oak Street Restaurant, 945 Oak Street, in North Aurora.
Meetings are held in the East Banquet Room. Dinner is optional on members’ own from the menu at 5:30 p.m. and meetings begin at 6:30 p.m.. Guests are always welcome!
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month! Mark your calendar and plan on attending our club’s first gala dinner, A Night To End Diabetes, Friday, Nov. 1, at the Lincoln Inn, 1345 South Batavia Avenue, in Batavia.
Dancing to live music by Trio, with Roger Legel, Sherry Schultz and Dave Enway, performing classic hits from the 1960s and 1970s, that will have folks singing along and dancing the night away! Songs from Crosby, Stills & Nash, Simon & Garfunkel, Eagles, Credence Clearwater Revival, Loggins & Messina, America, Jim Croce, Doobie Brothers, The Beatles, and many others who fill their song list.
Why not invite family and friends to come join us for a delightful evening of fun for a cause!
Cocktails will be at 6:30 p.m., filet mignon and breast of chicken dinner at 7:30 p.m., and raffles, for $80 per person. Table of 10 for $750.
For tickets or information contact Tony Arch at 630-336-4246 or tony@archprinting
.com, or, contact Jimmy Schmidt at 331-274-0911 or harley331973@yahoo.com
Why not consider joining our fight against diabetes? You don’t need to be a diabetic, to be a member of our club! Why not invite a family member, friend or business associate to attend one of our meetings or events with you! Guests are always welcome at membership meetings and club events! Yearly individual membership dues are $50 per year. Corporate dues are $150 per year, which includes a sponsorship listing on our website: www.diabeteshelpnearme.com
The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley is a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization. Tax deductible donations can be made on our website: diabeteshelpnearme.com or mail your tax deductible donation to: Diabetes Club of Fox Valley, P.O. Box 88, North Aurora, Illinois 6054
Have questions about the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley, please call, text or send an E-mail with your name and address to president Russ George, 630-205-9065 or send Email: Diabetesclubfv@gmail.com.
Please continue to keep informed about our club’s upcoming events, by following us in The Voice, on Facebook, and on our website: diabeteshelpnearme.com.