By Russ George
Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will hold their August membership meeting Wednesday, Aug. 14, 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!
Our Club’s August Meet and Greet, organized by media chairperson, Ann McBride, to expose our Club and our mission, will be held Saturday, Aug. 17, at Panera Bread, 2871 East Main Street, near Kirk Road, in St Charles, from 9 a.m. to noon.. Why not stop in, meet some of our members, and pick up information on diabetes and prediabetes!
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!
August started busy for members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley, with two events in the first three days!
Friday, Aug. 2, our members were in Downtown Aurora at First Friday’s, “Stolp Island Block Party” from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.. The event started off a little slow due to strong winds and possible pop-up thunderstorms, however, once the winds died down and the storm threat disappeared, the Island became a bee-hive of activity. Stolp Avenue filled up with participants of all ages, enjoying music by the LeGrande Band, along with all the tasty food, while looking over the displays. Our Club’s tent had plenty of activity and we discussed diabetes, prediabetes, and healthy eating with quite a few interested individuals. The small children who stopped with their parents were given our Club’s bright, red, Frisbees!
Members volunteering at the “Stolp Island Block Party” were Marilyn George, Russ George, Pat Jones, Kim King, Ann McBride, and Chuck Nelson.
The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley, thanks the City of Aurora government and their staff members, Tina de Chaud, Mike Nelson and Arella Swan, for all their assistance.
Saturday, Aug. 3, members and friends of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley were in Geneva, at Northwestern Medicine Field, for our Club’s second annual “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” Diabetes Awareness Event. The food and beverages were great, along with a beautiful fireworks display following the game.
A shoutout of thanks to the Kane County Cougars organization, Jenny McCain, DCFV fundraising chairperson, and all the members and friends of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley, who attended this year’s event.
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month! Mark your calendar to save Friday, Nov. 1, for the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley’s first gala dinner “A Night to End Diabetes”, at the Lincoln Inn, 1345 South Batavia Avenue, in Batavia. Cocktails will be at 6:30 p.m. and 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, IL 60542.
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
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.