By Russ George
The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will hold its August meet and greet, organized by media chairperson, Ann McBride, to expose our Club and our mission, Saturday, Aug. 17, at Panera Bread, 2871 East Main Street, near Kirk Road, in St. Charles, from 9 a.m. to noon. If you’re out Saturday morning, stop at our table, meet some of our members, and pick up information on diabetes and prediabetes.
Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley are working together to provide aid, awareness, education, and research, to find a cure. Fighting diabetes starts with making everyone in the Fox Valley area aware of diabetes and prediabetes, and how uncontrolled blood sugar (glucose) can cause vision problems, heart problems, nerve damage, dental problems, kidney damage and more problems! Diet and exercise are two of the most powerful tools we all have to help control our blood glucose. Eat healthy, stay active, and have a yearly blood test, to stay diabetes-free!
Want more information on prediabetes, diabetes and healthy meal planning? Send an E-mail, with your name and mailing address to: Diabetesclubfv@gmail.com requesting information on diabetes.
Tuesday, Aug. 6, members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley participated in Aurora’s Fifth Ward, National Night Out, held in Washington Park, on Constitution Drive, next to Washington Junior High School, on the far West Side of Aurora, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m..
The temperature was approximately 70 degrees when we started setting up, but when the evening went on, it turned cooler, and by 6:45 p.m. a light rain started to bring the event to an end.
Fifth Ward alderman, Carl Franco, made sure there was plenty of pizza to eat and beverages to drink, which were enjoyed by all who attended this year’s event.
The attendance seemed a little lighter than last year, however, everyone did enjoy the event, especially the kids when the fire truck and ambulance arrived, with sirens on!
A shoutout of thanks to Carl Franco, from the members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley, for allowing our Club to participate in this year’s National Night Out.
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month! Mark your calendars to save Friday, Nov. 1, for the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley’s first gala dinner “A Night to End Diabetes”, at the Lincoln Inn, 1345 South Batavia Avenue, in Batavia. Cocktails at 6:30 p.m. and dinner at 7:30 p.m..
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 locally 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, IL 60542.
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
Have questions on our the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley, please call, send 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.