By Russ George
The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley members held their February membership meeting Wednesday, Feb. 11, at Oak Street Restaurant, 945 Oak Street, in North Aurora.
Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley welcomed two new members into the Club, at their February membership meeting: Gil Feliciano, business development coordinator, from VNA Health Care, and Emily Hamaker, a graphic designer, from Arch Printing.
The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will hold it’s February “Meet and Greet”, organized by media chairperson, Ann McBride, to expose our Club and our mission, Saturday, Feb.21, from 9 a.m. to noon, at Panera Bread, 1330 N. Orchard Road, in Aurora.
Plan on stopping by, meet some of our members, pickup information on prediabetes, diabetes, healthy meal planning, and our “Recipes for Diabetics” booklet, while enjoying a great cup of coffee!
If you’re unable to attend our “Meet and Greet”, just send an E-mail with your name and mailing address to: Diabetesclubfv@gmail.com, requesting information on diabetes. The information will be mailed to you!
Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley work together to bring about an awareness of diabetes, in the Fox Valley area, while raising funds to provide aid and education for diabetes, along with investing in research to find a cure.
Uncontrolled blood sugar (glucose) can cause vision problems, heart problems, nerve damage, dental problems, kidney damage, and more.
Eat healthy, stay active and have a yearly blood test, to stay diabetes free!
Why not join our fight against diabetes? You don’t need to be a diabetic, to be a member of our club! Yearly individual membership dues are $50 per year. Student Dues are $25 per year. Corporate dues are $150 per year, which includes a sponsorship listing on our website: www.diabeteshelp
nearme.com.
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.
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 to: 1russellgeorge@comcast.net.
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.