By Russ George
The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley was founded October 1, 2022, by 15 individuals who wanted to bring about an awareness of diabetes, provide aid and education for diabetics, while investing in research to find a cure.
The founders wanted the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley to be a true grassroots organization, that would represent the entire Fox Valley area, where all monies raised through dues, donations and fundraising would be used for the Club’s fight against diabetes.
Today, we are 58 members strong, working together providing aid, awareness, education, and research to find a cure for diabetes!
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, heart and dental problems, along with nerve and kidney damage.
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.
The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley currently meets monthly, January through November on the second Wednesday, at Oak Street Restaurant, 945 Oak Street, in North Aurora.
Meetings are held in the east banquet room. Dinner is optional on members’ own from the menu at 5:30 p.m. and meetings begin at 6:30 p.m.. Guests are always welcome!
The Club’s annual “Holiday Party” will be held Friday, Dec. 6, at the Oak Street Restaurant. Social starts at 6 p.m. and buffet dinner served at 7 p.m.. Reservations are required!
Pat Jones, club secretary, announced the following members will be voted on to serve as club officers and board members, from October 1, through September 30, 2025. Officers: President, Russ George; first vice president, Chuck Nelson; second vice president, Matt McCain; secretary, Pat Jones; treasurer, Adam Broholm, sergeant at arms, Jimmy Schmidt; chaplain, Ed Carroll. Board members: Mary Arch, Tony Arch, Paul Buddy, Kim King, Jenny McCain and Board Member Emeritus, Kenlyn Nash-Demeter.
November will be National Diabetes Awareness Month! Mark your calendar today, and plan on attending our club’s first annual gala dinner, “A NIGHT TO END DIABETES”, Friday, Nov. 1, at the Lincoln Inn, 1345 South Batavia Avenue, in Batavia.
Dancing to live music by Trio, with Roger Legel, Sherry Schultz and Dave Enway, performing classic hits from the 1960s and 1970s, that’ll have folks singing along and dancing the night away! Songs from Crosby, Stills & Nash, Simon & Garfunkel, Eagles, Credence Clearwater Revival, Loggins & Messina, America, Jim Croce, Doobie Brothers, The Beatles, and many others who fill their song list.
Why not invite family and friends to come join us for a delightful evening of fun for a cause!
Cocktails will be at 6:30 p.m., filet mignon and breast of chicken dinner at 7:30 p.m., and raffles, for $80 per person. Table of 10 for $750.
For tickets or information contact: Tony Arch, 630-336-4246 or send E-mail: tony@archprinting.com, or, call Jimmy Schmidt, 331-274-0911 or send E-mail: harley331973@yahoo.com
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
The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley is a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization. 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 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.