That’s right, I have no shame. I have resorted to using my blog to beg for money. I’ve signed on with two events this spring and summer, to give some of my personal time and effort in support of two great causes. I am collecting pledges for both events, and I know that you have it in your heart to find even as little as $5.00 in support.
The TELUS Walk to Cure Diabetes is happening this May in Burnaby to raise money to help find a cure for diabetes.
Juvenile diabetes, or Type 1 diabetes, is a cruel disease that affects millions of people worldwide. More than 15,000 in North America are diagnosed every year with Type 1 diabetes. What’s that mean?
Of these 15,000 new cases per year in North America, we’re talking about kids who can’t have the normal childhood that most of us got the luxury of experiencing. Kids who have to worry about needles, blood sugar, and insulin pumps. Just listen to what these kids have to say about their affliction:
“I want to live someday without thinking about my diabetes. It’s a lot for a little kid to keep up with.” - Luke Varadi, 11, South Carolina
“Diabetes has made me different than all my friends. I have an extra burden to carry.” - Caroline McEnery, 17, Connecticut
Support my fundraising efforts for the TELUS Walk to Cure Diabetes
Chip’s Not Dead Yet Memorial Mile is happening again this year. On June 20 once again this year, I will be running uphill along West 10th in Vancouver in support of the BC Children’s Hospital.
Running uphill is the easy part. Life for the kids at BC Children’s Hospital isn’t. BC Children’s Hospital admits close to 72,000 kids every year. Every one of them is missing out on their chance to live and play like a normal kid.
Your donation today will go directly to help the BC Children’s Hospital help kids. Money for equipment and research can be used right now to help ensure that every child in BC gets the opportunity to grow up and be a part of our community.
Support my fundraising efforts for the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation
I know you’ll succumb to my shameless attempt at pulling on your heart strings. I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Darryl, thanks so much for mentioning Chip’s Not Dead Yet, a great event for a great cause. Full disclosure: I’m helping with the social media for the event, skulking around on the internet and educating whomever I can about why the BCCH is such a fantastic local cause to support. Here’s a little tidbit for you:
The researchers at BCCH are among the best and are working hard to build one of the largest pediatric research facilities in North America. The researchers use the money they receive from donors to set up their programs and apply for peer-reviewed or government grants which ultimately gives them the money they need to proceed. The researchers at BCCH historically raise $4 from these avenues from every $1 donation. A recent grant received for their Diabetes Research program allowed for an entire new extension to the existing facility!
Chip’s Not Dead Yet could raise as much as, or maybe more than, $300K! That much could potentially: buy 5 ventilators… or let 100 caregivers learn more about treating their patients… or bring in $1.2 million in research dollars – maybe help find a cure for childhood diabetes or a better treatment for childhood cancer.
Everybody, please help Darryl reach his goal! Good luck to you, Darryl.