By Russ George
The morning started out with a light drizzle of moisture, as our members were getting ready to march in Aurora’s Fourth of July parade. The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley marched in last year’s Fourth of July parade, when the temperature hit the upper nineties in the hot sun, so the clouds and light mist wasn’t really too upsetting.
Members joining in this year’s patriotic parade were, Kim King, Jimmy Klingel, Destanie Lemon, Jenny McCain, Matt McCain, Chuck Nelson, Jason Pall, Jessica Pall, and Ricky Rieckert. Future members marching were Russ George’s great-granddaughter, Amelia McCain, and Chuck Nelson’s granddaughter, Lucy Reinhardt, and her friends Coco Orlowski and Poppy Smith.
In less than two years the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley has grown to 57 members, from the first organizational meeting, held October 13, 2022.
Why not consider joining our fight against diabetes? Invite a family member, friend or business associate to attend one of our meetings or events with you! The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley is offering membership in our Club through September 30, for $25, giving individuals interested in joining our fight against diabetes an opportunity to look us over, while participating in club activities throughout the summer months. Yearly $50 Individual membership dues begin October 1. Corporate dues are $150 per year, which includes a sponsorship listing on our website: www.diabeteshelpnearme.com
The Club’s July Meet and Greet, organized by media chairperson, Ann McBride, to expose our Club and our mission, will be held on Friday, July 12, at the Breakfast Club, 360 S. Randall Road, in North Aurora, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.. The Breakfast Club will donate 35% of Friday, July 12, sales to the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley, to aid in the Club’s fight against diabetes. Why not stop for a bite to eat, meet some of our members, and pick up information on diabetes and prediabetes.
Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley are looking forward to their second annual “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” Diabetes Awareness Event, Saturday, Aug. 3, at Northwestern Medicine Field, Kirk Road, in Geneva, when the Kane County Cougars take on the Sioux City Explorers. Gates open at 5 p.m. and first pitch will be at 6:30 p.m.; fireworks follow the game!
Why not join us for a fun filled evening? Section 109 tickets $10 per person and contact Jenny McCain for tickets at: 630-204-1197.
Mark your calendar to save Friday, Nov. 1, for the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley’s 1st Annual Gala Dinner “A Night to End Diabetes”, being held at the Lincoln Inn, 1345 South Batavia Avenue, in Batavia. Cocktails at 6:30 p.m.. 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, Illinois 60542.
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!
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.