· Each year over 13,000 children are diagnosed with diabetes in the U.S. That's 35 children each and every day.
"Every day, I have to endure up to six injections of insulin and more than ten finger pricks to keep me alive. When my blood sugar is high, my head hurts, I feel angry and sad, and it is hard to concentrate. When my blood sugar is low, I am dizzy, shaky, and in danger of becoming unconscious."
— Emma Melton, 16, Massachusetts
"I already have problems with my kidneys, and I take medicine every day so my kidneys won't fail. I worry about what will happen if a cure isn't found soon. I don't have time to wait."
— LaNiece Evans-Scott, 11, Ohio
Playing just a minute part, I was blessed to have been included in the 2007 JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes that took place in Southern Indiana last Saturday. I provided some entertainment for the 1300 plus walkers who took part in helping to raise over $215,000 dollars for diabetes research! What an incredible number!! The pictures you see are of myself and Mike Blake, the local NBC anchorman I've had the pleasure of working with in the past and grew up watching on latenight news, as well as the presentation of Rufus, "the bear with diabetes." We all danced, and sang, and celebrated the community's commitment to such a need. I had a ball and commend the Southern Indiana chapter on their extraordinary accomplishment! Also, while in Indiana, I made my annual appearance at Dexter Elementary School to help those earning their Citizenship Award celebrate their day as well. I even shared some Kindermusik fun with the morning Kindergarten classes. They work all year to receive this special concert and surrounding events... kudos to all you Dexter Braves!
Making music matter,
Jen
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