By Russ George
Get your golf bag out and polish up your golf clubs! Sign up today to join all the other golfers who will “Tee Off to Defeat Diabetes” Friday, June 21, at Bliss Creek Golf Course, 1 Golf View Road, in Sugar Grove, with a shotgun start at 1 p.m..
The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley (DCFV) will be host to the Second Annual “Tee Off to Defeat Diabetes” Golf Outing, to raise funds to provide aid, awareness, education and research, for the Club’s fight against diabetes.
The registration deadline is less than six weeks away! Sign up today on our website: www.diabeteshelpnearme.com and request a golf flyer and registration/sponsorship form by E-mail at: Diabetesclubfv@gmail.com.
Adam Broholm, chairperson, and Matt McCain, co-chairperson, said “We promise you a bigger and more rewarding event than last year! Only $130 per golfer, includes a hot dog lunch, golf, cart, goody bag and steak dinner!” Questions: Contact Matt McCain at: 630-740-4348.
•The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will hold our May “Meet and Greet”, organized by media chairperson, Ann McBride, to expose our Club and our mission, Saturday, May 11, at Panera Bread, 2987 Kirk Road, in Aurora, from 9 a.m. to noon. Stop at our table, meet some of our members and pick up information on diabetes and prediabetes.
•The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will hold its next membership meeting Wednesday, June 12, at the Oak Street Restaurant, 945 Oak Street, in North Aurora.
Meeting will be held in the East Banquet Room. Social/dinner at 5:30 p.m. and meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m.. Guests are always welcome!
Guest speaker for our June meeting will be Dr. Lulu Blacksmith, EdD, founder of Companeros en Salud/Partners in Health, NFP, whose mission is to provide the Hispanic community and other diverse groups with the means to have access to resources and services for health and well-being.
•The members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley work together, to provide diabetes awareness in the Fox Valley area, while raising funds to provide education, and research to find a cure for diabetes. Uncontrolled blood sugar (glucose) can cause vision problems, heart problems, nerve damage, dental problems, kidney damage, and more! Diet and exercise are two of the most powerful tools we have to help control our blood glucose. 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 locally for the Club’s fight against diabetes. Tax deductible donations can be made on our website: diabeteshelpnearme.com or send by mail your tax deductible donation to: Diabetes Club of Fox Valley, P.O. Box 88, North Aurora, IL 60542.
Why not join with us in our fight against diabetes? The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley is offering membership in the 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 will begin October 1. Corporate dues are $150 per year, which includes a sponsorship listing on our website: www.diabeteshelpnearme.com.
•Do you have questions about the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley, please call, text or send an E-mail with your name, address, and phone number to president Russ George, 630-205-9065 or send E-mail: 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