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Kaki Bennett is raising money for 2016 Atlanta ONE Party

Fundraising Amount=$3,250.00 ; Goal=$3,000.00
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JDRF is the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. Our mission is to accelerate life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent and treat T1D and its complications. To accomplish this, JDRF has invested $2 billion in research funding since our inception. We are an organization built on a grassroots model of people connecting in their local communities, collaborating regionally for efficiency and broader fundraising impact, and uniting on a national stage to pool resources, passion, and energy. We collaborate with academic institutions, policymakers, and corporate and industry partners to develop and deliver a pipeline of innovative therapies to people living with T1D. Our staff and volunteers in more than 100 locations throughout the United States and our six international affiliates are dedicated to advocacy, community engagement and our vision of a world without T1D.


 

I am proud to be part of the ONE Group and help raise money for JDRF to cure, treat, and prevent type 1 diabetes (T1D). We are a group of young professionals supporting JDRF’s mission to help the 3 million Americans with T1D fight this disease and get closer to finding a cure.

 The most difficult part of having T1D is learning how to deal with the intense day to day regimen diabetes requires. On average, I make a decision related to my diabetes care every hour and a half.  For example, I check my blood sugar by pricking my finger eight to ten times a day and take insulin to cover every bite of food I eat.  My insulin is delivered through an insulin pump, which is connected to my body 24/7 by an implanted tube that must be changed every three days.  If I take a walk, exercise, or even eat at a different time, I need to adjust my insulin.  If my blood sugar is high or low, I must decide how to treat it.  Both low and high blood sugar can be life threatening. Also, diabetes puts me at high risk for kidney failure, blindness, heart disease, stroke, amputation, and pregnancy complications, no matter how many hours I spend on the treadmill or how many salads I eat.

 That’s the bad news. As most of you know, diabetes has not stopped me. I am proud to be a graduate of Davidson College and a first year medical student at the Emory University School of Medicine. I am an avid music lover and enjoy traveling to all parts of the globe.

 Please join me and help support JDRF, the largest charitable supporter of T1D research. You can donate today, or if you are in Atlanta on November 9, you could join me at The ONE Party at American Spirit Works. Tickets are $75 per person and there will be cocktails, delicious food, music and dancing. The proceeds will go directly to JDRF’s research efforts.

 If you can't make it to the party, you can donate online here or write a check. Please make checks payable to JDRF and include my name in the memo portion. You can mail checks to:

 3525 Piedmont Road NE, Bldg 6, Ste 300

Atlanta, GA 30305

 Thank you for your support!

Donors and Comments

Scott Bowker  pledged to give $250.00 11/29/2016
Janet Street  gave $100.00 10/22/2016
"We love you, Kaki!! Keep up the good work. - Janet & Bruce Street"
Phyllis Gray  gave $50.00 10/21/2016
"In support of Kaki."
Pam Pomar  gave $110.00 10/14/2016
"Kaki, thanks for all you taught me about diabetes. It is still put to good use! I'm very excited for the work that JDRF does and for the role that you and the team back at HIES play in that good work. (Nurse) Pam and Chris Pomar"
Joan Ehlers  pledged to give $100.00 10/12/2016
Dan Laney  pledged to give $250.00 10/12/2016
Carol Janet Silvera  gave  10/10/2016
"Way to go Kaki. You are a wonderful role model to all folks with diabetes. Wishing you all the best."
Karen Lawrence  gave  10/10/2016
"Kaki, your strength and determination is admired and encouraging. You are a blessing to others."
Peter & Charlotte McNally  gave $150.00 10/9/2016
"Glad to be supporting you Kaki. We love you!!"
Jill Kampfe  gave  10/8/2016
"Dear Kaki, thank you for being fearless. We love you, Jill, John and Anna"
Lawrence and Tracie Vicaro  pledged to give $25.00 10/5/2016
Eber Smith  pledged to give $25.00 10/5/2016
Jess and Nancy Sturtevant  pledged to give $25.00 10/5/2016
Anonymous  gave  10/1/2016
"Kaki, You have always given more than you receive...one of the keys to a content and happy life! Continue to take care of you while you as you spread that special brand of Bennett sunshine to the world... Love, Sue, Ray and Ruslan Sidwell"
Anonymous  gave  9/26/2016
"Great work!!"
Marcus S Bailey  gave  9/24/2016
Anne and Tony Cochran  gave $200.00 9/19/2016
"Moe would be so proud of you - and so are we! Anne and Tony"
Anonymous  gave  9/18/2016
"Thanks Kaki for working to find a cure! Debby and David Eidson"
Blair Carpenter  gave $20.00 9/18/2016
"I'm always proud to call you my friend, but I am feeling especially proud today. Thankful for your work and advocacy."
The Bilthouses  gave $100.00 9/18/2016
Anonymous  gave  9/18/2016
"Thanks for inviting us to join the JDRF effort and CONGRATS on your selection into their ONE Group. That's well deserved and we're so proud of you and your many accomplishments. Hebrews 10:24 and Soli Deo gloria! - Raymond & Bobbie Ann Reynolds"

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