By Russ George
The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley members, Hlawn Tlang and Blend Dalipi, undergraduate students at Aurora University, are kicking off a series of free presentations, titled “What is Diabetes”, Sunday, Oct. 26, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 722 N. Root Street, in Aurora, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.. Presentation will be in English and Spanish.
Plan on stopping by to pickup their new brochure “Let’s Talk about Diabetes”, a guide for awareness and prevention, while learning about diabetes, prediabetes, and how to use local resources to improve your health, presented by Aurora University students.
In a week, we begin National Diabetes Awareness Month, observed in November, to raise an awareness about diabetes, its prevention, and its management.
National Diabetes Awareness Month is an opportunity to highlight the importance of early detection and treatment of diabetes, which can help prevent serious health problems.
During the month of November, many organizations and individuals work together to educate the public about diabetes and its risk factors. Encouraging yearly screenings for prediabetes and diabetes, while promoting healthy lifestyle habits, such as exercise and a balanced diet.
Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley work together throughout the entire year, to provide diabetes awareness in the Fox Valley area, while raising funds to provide aid and education for diabetics, along with investing in research to find a cure.
Here are three diabetes educational and fundraising events being held and/or hosted by members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley.
“Living Well With Diabetes”, advocating for the health of patients, caregivers, and family through mindfulness and self-care. A free community education and advocacy event focused on diabetes management, self-care recommendations, and important resources, being held Saturday, Nov.1, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at the University of Chicago, Duchossois Center for Advanced Medicine, 4th Floor Atrium, 5857 S. Maryland Avenue, Chicago. The event is open to anyone interested in attending. Please contact Jen Petitte, MHA, UChicago Medicine-Kovler Diabetes Center, by email: jennifer.petitte@bsd.
uchicago.edu, or call: 773-702-8718, with questions, or to make a reservation, space is limited.
“Healthy Futures Expo”, co-hosted by Legacy Nutrition & Fitness and the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley, Saturday, Nov. 8, at Society 57, 100 S. River Street, in downtown Aurora, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.. Free admission! The event will feature on-site healthcare services, including screenings, plus educational workshops covering nutrition and exercise, guest speakers, and resource organizations dedicated to supporting those with diabetes. Vendor space is still available, please contact: Rick Sanchez, at Legacy Nutrition & Fitness by phone: 630-499-7773 or by email: legacyfitmo@gmail.com.
Plan on attending the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley’s second annual gala dinner, “A Night To End Diabetes”, being held on World Diabetes Day, Friday, Nov. 14, at the Lincoln Inn, 1345 South Batavia Avenue, in Batavia.
Dancing to live music by Phoenixx, a powerhouse of vintage rhythm and harmony channeling the spirit of legends from Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. A high-energy, harmony-driven band rooted in the golden era of music from the 1950s to classic hits of the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s.
Cocktails will be at 6:30 p.m., filet mignon and breast of chicken dinner at 7:30 p.m., and raffles, for $85 per person. Table of 10 for $800.
For tickets or information contact: Tony Arch, 630-336-4246 or send E-mail: tony@archprinting.com, or call Mary Arch, 630-688-6147.
The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley is a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization. A true grassroots organization, where all money raised through dues, donations and fundraising is used for the club’s fight against diabetes.
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 60542.
Why not join our fight against diabetes? You don’t need to be diabetic to be a member of our club! Yearly individual membership dues are $50. Corporate dues are $150 per year, which includes a sponsorship listing on our website: www.diabeteshelpnearme.com.
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.