Health & Video

To Comment on this article Click Here

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation 'Walk for a Cure'

Ron Seaman (L rear) and family participated in the recent Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Walk for the Cure in Owen Sound

'Too Sweet Girls'  team from Saugeen Shores raised $3,300

The 5th Annual Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) walk was held Saturday, June 25 at Harrison Park in Owen Sound.

More than 20 teams with approximately 300 participants took part in the walk around Harrison Park.

Organizer, Connie Fitzpatrick, said that JDRF is hopeful that juvenile diabetes will find a cure by 2018.  "Researchers are looking a wide variety of possible causes, including bacteria, and we hope that they will find a cure.  This year, we have seen a lot of newcomers to the walker and that's not good as it means more children are being diagnosed."

Youth Ambassador, Quintin Moser, welcomes everyone

The 'Golden Sneaker Boulevard' in recognition of those who donated $250 or more

The 'Too Sweet Girls' senior team members made it across the Finish line

Two young friends completed the walk together despite rain showers

The 5th annual 'Walk for a Cure' for Juvenile Diabetes begins with Youth Ambassador, Quintin Moser, cutting the ribbon

The Wist family: (L) Stefan, Keiffer, Andrea and Kenneth

Scrolling stops when you move your mouse inside the scroll area.  You can click on the ads for more

Survey Participate in our latest Kincardine Times survey

Survey Participate in our latest Saugeen Times survey

Survey Participate in our latest Walkerton News survey

^{for world news, books, sports, movies ...}

Saturday, June 25, 2011