By Russ George
The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley, held its third annual gala dinner “Light the Way for a Cure”, bringing hope for a brighter tomorrow, by shining a light on diabetes, Friday, Nov. 6, at Lincoln Inn Banquets, 1345 South Batavia Avenue, in Batavia.
More than 100 members and guests were in attendance to enjoy the social hour, with hors d’oeuvres, followed by a served plated meal, sharply at 7:30 p.m..
Following dinner, Chuck Nelson, vice president of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley welcomed everyone to our third annual gala dinner, thanking everyone attending and/or supporting this year’s event, including Lincoln Inn Banquets staff, and the Phoenixx Band members.
He then introduced gala committee members, Mary and Tony Arch, who then thanked gala committee chairperson, Emily Hamaker, and Arlene Hawks, Jim and Donna Bohr, Ann McBride, Kim King, Sherrill Means, and Joan Boldan.
Russ George, president of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley, asked Sharon Velkovich, RN, BSN, from UChicago Medicine-Kovler Diabetes Center, to come forward to accept a $10,000 check, from the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley for diabetes research. President George stated “UChicago Medicine’s-Kovler Diabetes Center has an amazing research area, with dedicated medical students, who are excited about their work. A cure for diabetes may happen right here in Chicago, however, this donation for research could not be possible without the support of everyone who contributed, and/or attended this evening’s fundraiser”.
Our country is fighting a diabetes epidemic, that can only be solved by bringing groups of people together, highlighting the dangers of uncontrolled blood sugar (glucose).
Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley and Legacy Nutrition & Fitness, are co-hosting their second annual “Healthy Futures Expo”, at The Venue, 21 S. Broadway Ave., in downtown Aurora, Saturday, Nov. 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.. Free admission!
Plan on attending this year’s health event! Guests can look forward to live fitness demos, educational presentations, and family-focused wellness activities, all centered on the Expo’s mission of being honest about today and proactive tomorrow!
Questions or additional information please contact: Rick Sanchez, at Legacy Nutrition & Fitness by phone: 630-499-7773 or by Email: legacyfitmo@gmail.com.
Interested in joining our fight against diabetes, or 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 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.