Toronto
2550 Victoria Park Avenue, Suite 800
Toronto, ON M2J 5A9
Tel: 647.789.2000
Toll-Free: 1.877.CURE.533
Fax: 416.491.2111
Table of Contents
- Adult Support Group
- TELUS Walk to Cure Diabetes
- Great Escape
- Ride for Diabetes Research
- Promise Ball
- Community Partnerships
- Bag of Hope/Mentor Program
- Staff Directory
ADULT T1D SUPPORT GROUP
Would meeting other type 1 adults and sharing common experiences be of interest to you?
Join our upcoming meetings, scheduled for Thursday May 23rd and June 27th from 6:30 pm to 8:00pm at Loblaws; Maple Leaf Gardens (upper level next to the LCBO); underground parking is validated at Customer Service.
Contact Sherry at splant@jdrf.ca or 647-789-2038 for more information.
LET’S WALK THE WALK…TOGETHER
Come one - come all to the annual TELUS Walk to Cure Diabetes.
Plans are well under-way for the 2013 TELUS Walk and we want to share this wonderful day of celebration with all of you so, if you’ve participated before or never before, it’s time to join… visit us online and register your team today.
We welcome family teams, corporate teams, organizational teams and individuals alike for a 5km walk at the CNE on Sunday June 9 (rain or shine).
Can’t attend our day-of celebration; not a problem, pledges are not reflective of the kilometers you walk so you can still fundraise even if you can’t participate. Register with us online as usual and begin your fundraising today.
NEW FOR 2013! Sponsor a FACES OF DIABETES sign for $50 to be displayed along route on event day and then yours to take home. If you can't be at the event, we can coordinate pick-up or delivery post-event.
Anyone can sponsor a FACES OF DIABETES sign; grandparents, neighbours, even colleagues so, feel free to share this with your personal and/or professional network(s).
Every 18"x24" sign is customized for each T1D and constructed of 4mil, corrugated plastic for durability.
Visit www.flashburnpromotions.com and select Faces of Courage -> Diabetes -> JDRF Toronto/York and complete the request form to personalize your sign.
Thank you to those who have already joined our TELUS Walk community and congratulations to our Top Fundraisers.
A heartfelt thanks to our Chairs and Committee Members for all their hard-work in helping JDRF reach our 2013 TELUS Walk goal... we can't do it without you.
2013 TELUS WALK COMMITTEE
CORPORATE CHAIRS:
Dave Bowman
Phil Moores
Sean Griffin
FAMILY CHAIR:
Laurel Galt
COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Barbara Chiu
Lea Cushing
Anne Hogan
Julie Moore
Ida Piasentin
Susan Weinstein
Keep up the great work everyone. Be the next individual or team on our top fundraisers list…join today and mark your calendars.
Sunday June 9, 2013
CNE – Bandshell Park, Toronto
Contact: Diana at diulianetti@jdrf.ca / 647-789-2325 or Areeba ayounus@jdrf.ca / 647-789-2012 for more information.
IT’S TEE TIME
Time to tee off another Great Escape; we celebrated big last year, in honour of the event’s 10th anniversary but that isn’t stopping us from making this year just as exciting.
Thank you again to everyone who helped make last year’s Great Escape so memorable. If you’ve never joined us, there’s always room for new golfers and if you like to golf, you’ll love The Great Escape.
The Great Escape is an annual golf trip generously supported by BMO Financial Group, that anticipates our golfers’ every desire; a private flight, luxurious accommodations and golf at a prestigious course or two.
The destination for 2013 is Nova Scotia and the dates are Monday, August 26 to Wednesday, August 28 at two exclusive, oceanfront courses; Cabot Links (ranked #1 new course in Canada by Golf Digest) and Highland Links (ranked #7 in Canada by Golf Digest).
Stay tuned right here for everything you'll need to know. If you have any questions about our Great Escape Golf Event, please contact Ron Depaola at rdepaola@jdrf.ca or 647-789-2042.
Lead Supporter:
RIDING PROUD
We did it…you did it… you helped us raise over $3 million for 2012, thank you so much.
For anyone who has not participated in our Ride for Diabetes Research event before, it’s a team based event whereby five riders take turns on a stationary bike. In celebration of the 70’s which was when JDRF was founded, we themed 2012 around DISCO and it was our grooviest event to-date.
This year, we’re celebrating the Ride’s 25th Anniversary and what better way to party then with Rock ‘n’ Roll.
Join any or all of our Rides; Toronto Ride - September 26, York Ride - October 9 and Real Estate Ride - (date TBC).
Find out more about our Rides and how you can be a part of them by joining us for our Kick-off event on May 24 at the Design Exchange. For more details, contact Cara Ravesi at cravesi@jdrf.ca or 647-789-2020.
NEW date… Saturday November 16, 2013
NEW venue… Paramount Conference & Event Venue and a big reason to celebrate… its JDRF's 40th Anniversary in 2014 and we’re inviting you to join us to kick-off the festivities.
We are also very pleased to announce our honouree the WB Family Foundation will be honoured for their unprecedented generosity and unwavering commitment to T1D research.
This year’s gala will be led by returning Chair, Justin MacCormack together with the outstanding efforts of our wonderful and dedicated committee members.
If you’re interested in serving on one of our Gala event committees; Table Sales, Event or Auction, please contact Sharon Anisman at sanisman@jdrf.ca or 647-789-2010 to learn more about the exciting opportunities we have for you.
We’re working diligently on lots of great ideas and new initiatives to make this a memorable night so, stay tuned for more details as we move forward. Visit us here regularly for updates and announcements.
In the meantime, mark your calendars and spread the word because you don’t want to miss this unique and exciting celebration of 40 years and what better way to celebrate than with friends, family and colleagues.
Community Partnerships
Sincere appreciation to our many Community Partners:
AuctionJAM; Auction for a Cure
BMO MasterCard Affinity Program
Canadian Jewellers Association
Carillion Canada
Children's Books for Charity
Concordian Realty
Fifty50 Foods Inc.
Frank DiLorenzo; Oakville Half Marathon
Glen Cedar Montessori Preparatory School
Gordana Ljuboje; Yoga in the Park
Grant Thornton
Grosso Family; Cadillac Lounge
Jason Kelly Classic Golf Tournament
JL International
Karen Keating; Artfest on the Esplanade
Kary Dick; Second Nature Boutique
Kidz on Ice
King City Public School
Kya Lewis; Sports Medicine Specialists
Loyal Orange County Lodge of Toronto
Margaret Ketcheson
Moes for a Cure
Nicole Badley; Art Exhibit/ Symphony of Prescence
Paul Coon; End of Life Vehicle – Standard Auto Wreckers
Robert Stephens
Roy Henzie; Canadian Pharmaceutical Hockey Tournament
SCE Construction; Golf Tournament
Scott Wiseman; AuctionJAM – Auction for a Cure
St. Louis Bar and Grill (City Place)
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School
TanenbaumCHAT Kimel Family Foundation Centre
The Frocktail Party
Community Partnerships - Upcoming
Auction for a Cure - May 20 to June 10, 2013
An innovative online auction in support of JDRF will reach millions of people in over 100 countries, attracting a community of bidders who are affluent, well-educated, well-informed and brand loyal. As a donor, you will receive substantial brand exposure through a variety of marketing channels, including:
Onsite placements on dedicated charity auction sites, search engine optimization, conventional email, social networking sites, charity web sites, databases and newsletters and targeted promotion by AuctionJAM; charity auction services as third-party host.
A link to the auction will be posted here as soon as it becomes available. In the meantime, please contact Scott Wiseman at scott@auctionjam.com if you'd like to learn more about the auction and how you can donate.
A Message from the Organizers:
The weather is warming up and that can only mean "It's time to Golf".
We hope you've got the calendar marked to play with us at this year's Jason Kelly Classic on Monday, July 15, 2013. If not, please do.
Jason Kelly Classic 7th Annual “Thanks a Million” Golf Tournament
Station Creek Golf Club; 12657 Woodbine Ave. PO Box 489 Gormley, ON
Our goal is to have 240 golfers at the tourney this year, so please tell all your friends and co-workers to come out and join us. We'll guarantee a great day of golf with lots of laughter and good food and drink all while supporting JDRF Canada. Your commitment will help us reach the Million Dollar mark this year for total donations since we started the Jason Kelly Classic.
We also have corporate sponsorships available. If you or your company is in a position to help, please give Mark Kimel or myself a call and we will provide all the details.
Thanks a Million!
Jerry Kelly
416 822-5992
Mark Kimel
416 436-9607
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Bag of Hope
JDRF is pleased to provide our complimentary Bag of Hope to newly diagnosed children to help them and their families become more familiar with type 1 diabetes (T1D). The Bag of Hope contains a variety of educational and reference materials.
As a special gift, children under 12 will also recieve a Rufus or Ruby; the Bear with Diabetes™ designed to help children cope. To receive your Bag of Hope, please contact JDRF at outreach@jdrf.ca or 1.877.CURE. 533
Mentor Program
You or a family member has just been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D); what do you do now? When faced with such a diagnosis, it can be a traumatic and stressful time possibly leaving you and/or your family feeling alone and overwhelmed but you're not alone.
JDRF’s Family Network Volunteers can provide much needed emotional support, information about diabetes resources, education about what families can do to help find a cure and most of all, be a good listener... we are here to help. Please note, our volunteers are not healthcare professionals and are not authorized to provide medical advice for which, you should consult your doctor or other healthcare professionals.
To learn more about:
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our Mentor Program
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Volunteer Opportunities as part of our Outreach Team and/or
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Having our Outreach Booth at your next Community Event or Health Fair, please contact Sherry Plant at splant@jdrf.ca or 647-789-2038
Staff Directory
Sharon Anisman
Manager, Fundraising & Development – Gala
sanisman@jdrf.ca / 647-789-2010
Danielle Benson
Senior Fundraising & Development Coordinator – Ride
dbenson@jdrf.ca / 647-789-2034
Anna Borges (on maternity leave)
Fundraising & Development Coordinator – Program Support
aborges@jdrf.ca / 647-789-2033
Melanie Castillo
Fundraising & Development Assistant
mcastillo@jdrf.ca / 647-789-2037
Ron DePaola
Regional Manager
rdepaola@jdrf.ca / 647-789-2042
Andrea Espinosa
Fundraising & Development Coordinator – Program Support
aespinosa@jdrf.ca / 647-789-2033
Diana Iulianetti
Manager, Fundraising & Development – Walk, Communications, Community Partnerships
diulianetti@jdrf.ca / 647-789-2325
Asha Lewis-Isaacs
Fundraising & Development Coordinator – Volunteers
alewis-isaacs@jdrf.ca / 647-789-2035
Dan Penfold
Senior Fundraising & Development Coordinator – Ride
dpenfold@jdrf.ca / 647-789-2031
Sherry Plant
Outreach Manager
splant@jdrf.ca / 647-789-2038
Cara Ravesi
Senior Fundraising & Development Coordinator – Ride
cravesi@jdrf.ca / 647-789-2020
Areeba Younus
Senior Fundraising & Development Coordinator – Program Logistics
ayounus@jdrf.ca / 647-789-2012
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