By Russ George
Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will hold their October membership meeting Wednesday, Oct. 8, at Oak Street Restaurant, 945 Oak Street, in North Aurora.
Meeting will be held in the East Banquet Room. Dinner is optional on members’ own from the menu at 5:30 p.m. and meeting begins at 6:30 p.m.. Guests are always welcome!
Guest speakers for this month’s membership meeting will be Hlawn Tlang and Blend Dalipi, undergraduate students from Aurora University, majoring in Health Science and minoring in Chemistry, both aspiring to become medical doctors in the future. Hlawn’s dream is to become a surgeon and participate in research to give back to the community. Blend is passionate about becoming a community-oriented physician and participating in humanitarian medical work.
Hlawn and Blend, along with three other researchers from Aurora University, explored Type 2, Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) from two perspectives.
They first, investigated how diabetes affects the wound healing process at a cellular level, by introducing peptidoglycan (PGN) to mimic a bacterial infection and analyzing gene expression levels. Then the researchers aimed to understand the high prevalence of diabetes, in local communities within Illinois, by conducting a bilingual survey, in English and Spanish, across places of worship, work sites, and community clinics, assessing for risk factors, healthcare access, attitudes, and awareness.
Invite a friend, family member or business associate to attend this meeting with you, to learn about Aurora University’s students notable findings, including how important diabetes prevention programs could be if available, and their new research project.
The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will hold it’s October “Meet and Greet”, organized by media chairperson, Ann McBride, to expose our Club and our mission, Saturday, Oct. 11, 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 diabetes, prediabetes, healthy meal planning, and our new Diabetic Recipes booklet, while enjoying a tasty treat, and a great cup of coffee!
Did you know the St. Louis Bread Company was renamed Panera Bread in 1997, to better position the company for national growth. The new name, “Panera”, is derived from the Latin word for “breadbasket” and was intended to be more recognizable and appealing outside of the St.Louis region.
November will be National Diabetes Awareness Month! Why not plan on attending our second annual gala dinner, “A Night To End Diabetes”, Friday, Nov. 14, (World Diabetes Day), at the Lincoln Inn, 1345 South Batavia Avenue, in Batavia.
Why not join us for a delightful evening of fun for a great cause!
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.
They have decades of experience and Hall-of-Fame inspired style, delivering performances that resonate across generations. Phoenixx delivers a performance steeped in style and heart, making each set unforgettable!
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.
Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley work together, 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. 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!
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.