Columbus, Ohio – March 7, 2003 – The Mid-Ohio Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation will host an evening of fun and elegance for a worthy cause at its Fifth Annual Fund a Cure Gala. Presenting sponsor, Schottenstein’s/Value City Department Stores, in conjunction with JDRF, will honor Ralph Littlefield, Vice President and General Manager, Big Bear Stores for his outstanding commitment toward funding a cure for juvenile diabetes.
Last year’s gala raised $260,000. This year’s is expected to top that by raising over $350,000. The gala will be held at on May 3rd at the Hyatt Regency, downtown Columbus.
Ellen Berty, islet cell recipient and recently cured of diabetes, will be a featured speaker the night of the event. “I lived with diabetes for over 40 years, and understand the struggles these young children that are diagnosed with Type I diabetes face everyday and for whom, islet cell transplantation is not currently an option. Insulin is only life support for these young people. We need to find a cure for everyone.”
The black-tie optional dinner also will include silent and live auctions featuring Fund-A-Cure in which donations are made directly to fund diabetes research. Erik Augis jazz trio and the Rick Brunetto 16-piece orchestra will provide musical entertainment throughout the evening.
Individual tickets are available for $150 per person. For further information, ticket purchases, or corporate sponsorship information, please contact Amy Morgan, Executive Director at 614-464-CURE. Tickets will be on sale through April 25th.
JDRF, the world’s leading nonprofit, nongovernmental funder of diabetes research, was founded in 1970 by the parents of children with juvenile diabetes—a disease which strikes children suddenly, makes them insulin dependent for life, and carries the constant threat of devastating complications. Since inception, JDRF has provided more than $600 million to diabetes research worldwide. In a typical year, 85 percent of JDRF’s expenditures directly support research and education about research. Our mission is constant: to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research. For more information, visit our website at www.jdrf.org, or call (your Chapter’s phone number).
Last year’s gala raised $260,000. This year’s is expected to top that by raising over $350,000. The gala will be held at on May 3rd at the Hyatt Regency, downtown Columbus.
Ellen Berty, islet cell recipient and recently cured of diabetes, will be a featured speaker the night of the event. “I lived with diabetes for over 40 years, and understand the struggles these young children that are diagnosed with Type I diabetes face everyday and for whom, islet cell transplantation is not currently an option. Insulin is only life support for these young people. We need to find a cure for everyone.”
The black-tie optional dinner also will include silent and live auctions featuring Fund-A-Cure in which donations are made directly to fund diabetes research. Erik Augis jazz trio and the Rick Brunetto 16-piece orchestra will provide musical entertainment throughout the evening.
Individual tickets are available for $150 per person. For further information, ticket purchases, or corporate sponsorship information, please contact Amy Morgan, Executive Director at 614-464-CURE. Tickets will be on sale through April 25th.
JDRF, the world’s leading nonprofit, nongovernmental funder of diabetes research, was founded in 1970 by the parents of children with juvenile diabetes—a disease which strikes children suddenly, makes them insulin dependent for life, and carries the constant threat of devastating complications. Since inception, JDRF has provided more than $600 million to diabetes research worldwide. In a typical year, 85 percent of JDRF’s expenditures directly support research and education about research. Our mission is constant: to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research. For more information, visit our website at www.jdrf.org, or call (your Chapter’s phone number).