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Who’s your #1?Many thanks for an outstanding 2012 Walk to Cure Diabetes. What started as a rainymorning, turned out to be a beautiful day where more than 4,500 adults, kids and dogsparticipated at Schenley Park and the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg.

Pittsburgh Walk Site(totals as of 10/25/2012)

Top Family TeamsMax’s Crew. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25,386Jacob’s Jewels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24,584Andy’s Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17,021Richie’s Roadcrew . . . . . . . . . . $10,789Lauryn’s Life Preservers . . . . . . . $10,230Aidan’s Advocates . . . . . . . . . . . $10,141

Top Corporate Walk Team Donations*Education Management Corporation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29,493

*United States Steel Corporation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23,806

Reed Smith. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,451ALCOA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,311Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney . . . $11,245

Top School TeamsDuquesne School of Pharmacy. . . $3,230Robert Morris UniversityWomen’s Ice Hockey. . . . . . . . . . $685

Greensburg Walk Site(totals as of 10/25/2012)

Top Family TeamsBrice’s Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $28,251Lakris Lovers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,475*Abby’s Hope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,250C-Nation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,477Jack Attack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,859Dalton’s Teamsters . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,571

Top Corporate Walk Team DonationsElliott Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,511*MEI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,319Westinghouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,210Energy Swing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,775Mutual UFO Network . . . . . . . . $1,125

Top School TeamsSPSEA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $573Pitt-Greensburg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $325

More Walk news on page 2

* These teams also supported the Walk to Cure Diabetes with a generous corporate sponsorship. See the following page for the list of corporate partners.

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Silver PartnersCaroselli Beachler McTiernan & ConboyChildren’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of

UPMCEducation Management Corporation

EDMC Online Higher EducationThe Art Institute of Pittsburgh

FedEx GroundFort Pitt Capital GroupGiant EagleHunter Truck SalesPenneco Oil CompanyRite AidS&T Evergreen Insurance Associates LLCThe Overly CompaniesTube City IMSUnited States Steel CorporationUPS Foundation Inc.

Bronze PartnersClearview Federal Credit UnionCME Engineering LPDuro-Bond IndustriesExport Fuel Co. Inc.Gleason & AssociatesKalumetals Inc.MedExpressMetz Lewis Brodman Must O’Keefe LLCPittsburgh Business Group on HealthR & L Development Company

Supporting PartnersExcela HealthH. J. Heinz Company FoundationKacin CompaniesPittsburgh Tank and ChemcoR.C. Holsinger Associates, P.C.Seton Hill University

Event UnderwritersChildren’s Area at Schenley Park and

University of Pittsburgh at GreensburgInsulet/OmniPodMedExpressSanofi

Children’s Area at Schenley ParkTelcare

Stage at University of Pittsburgh atGreensburgCintasCoury Financial Services

D.J. at Schenley ParkCaroselli Beachler McTiernan &Conboy

Marcie AndersonMike BleharNancy BoyerCheri BradishHeidi BrandonDonna ChianeseMary Ann CuteriDon DarraghTerry DaughenbaughCheryl DeStefonJohn DohertyDominick DomaskyBrian DulkisTara DulkisMarianne ElkinMichele FennelMike FerkoChris FianoFran Fuhrer

Alana GalvinBrian GearyMike GlynnDavid HannaKelli HartmanTerry JacobsKathie JohnsonDenise KernickAbby KrohPam KrohScott KrohEllen KruegerBob LakomyMike LangerJulie LichtensteinLinda LoughnerLisa MaggioMatt MaggioAmy McAlister

Calvin McCutcheonChad McCutcheonJulie McCutcheonMarty McGuireBrian McKnightCandace McTiernanJim McVayTiffany Merovich-WinterBecky MulvayMarge NiedbalskiColette NivenDebbie OgrodnikAmanda O’LearyShelia PomaricoDave RaimondoKiara RawaJanelle ReedTerry ReeseHeather Reese

Steve RennekampJudy RiehleBrian RootTroy RossTodd RulloDonna SaduskyKaren SchumannColleen StuchalTim ThompsonFrank VanHornJohn VentrePaul VogelPJ WallaceDick WatsonJean WatsonRobin WatsonMegan WhiteDaniel WilliamsJanet Zombek

Media Partner Gold Partners

Presenting PartnersWalk Partners

Thank you Walk Committee Members for your passion, dedication and commitment!Mike Blehar, Pittsburgh Walk Chair • James McVay II, Pittsburgh Walk Co-Chair

Julie McCutcheon, Westmoreland Walk ChairCalvin McCutcheon, President, McCutcheon Enterprises, Inc., Westmoreland Corporate Chair

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Now through the endof November, Build-A-Bear Workshopinvites customers to

donate $1 to JDRF duringthe checkout process. Since 2003,Build-A-Bear Workshop has raised$750,000 for JDRF. Area locationsinclude: Charleston Town Center(WV), Ross Park Mall, South HillsVillage Mall, The Mall at Robinson andMillcreek Mall (Erie). Shop early forthe holidays and support JDRF.

A Note from the Executive DirectorFriends of JDRF,

As the new Executive Director of the chapter, I want you to know how honored Iam to be back at JDRF. After four years of working for my alma mater as aDevelopment Officer, it was my passion for JDRF and its mission that drew me back.

The success of JDRF is dependent upon a strong volunteer/staff partnership basedon a shared commitment to the JDRF mission. The Western Pennsylvania chapter is agreat example of what can be accomplished when volunteers and staff work togetherwith mutual respect. This newsletter highlights the efforts of many of our volunteersand corporate partners who make each of our events so successful. I offer a heartfeltpersonal thanks to all of you!

It is my privilege to announce that your Pittsburgh office is now fully staffed, re-energized and somewhat re-structured, so please take a moment to “meet your staffpartners!”• Jennifer Zgurich is primarily responsible for corporate relationships for chapter

wide events as well as the JDRF Ride and Team JDRF marathon events. Jen hasbeen with JDRF for four years. (jzgurich@jdrf.org)

• M.C. Houser, our “Golf and Gala gal,” manages the logistics and volunteercommittees for our two major golf events and the JDRF Rainbow Gala. MC is inher third year with our chapter. (mhouser@jdrf.org)

• Lara Daly started on September 4th and will be your primary contact for thePittsburgh, Westmoreland and WV Walk sites, related Walk events and family teams.Lara’s responsibilities also include the chapter website, newsletter and social media.(ldaly@jdrf.org)

• Gillian McTiernan joined the staff on October 1st as our new full-time OutreachManager and will be developing multiple outreach programs as well as growingour KidsWalk program. Gillian has previously been involved in a variety ofvolunteer roles in the chapter. (gmctiernan@jdrf.org)

• Renee Malcolm has been with JDRF for three years and is now in a newly createdposition for our office. As the Events Assistant, in addition to supporting eventlogistics she is responsible for data entry, database maintenance and reportgeneration. (rmalcolm@jdrf.org)

• Molly McGann, Office Manager, manages and maintains the JDRF financialpolicies and procedures for our chapter as well as purchasing, banking, technology,and office equipment. She joined JDRF in June. (mmcgann@jdrf.org)As your staff partners, this team joins you in your dedication to JDRF. In addition

to your financial support, I encourage you to look for additional ways to fully engagein your chapter – join a committee, share the JDRF story and open doors for newcorporate support, KidsWalk locations and new event participants.

Together, we can accomplish our mission!Carol M. Yannuzzi, Executive Directorcyannuzzi@jdrf.org

Rainbow Gala is lookingfor committee members!

Plans are underway for the 21stAnnual Rainbow Gala and we arelooking for dedicated committeemembers to serve on our Gala planningcommittee. If you are interested inlearning how your skills and talents canmake a difference, please contact M.C.Houser, Development Manager atmhouser@jdrf.org or 412-471-1414 x7.

JDRF Pittsburgh office staff (l-r) Lara Daly, Gillian McTiernan, Renee Malcolm, Molly McGann,Jennifer Zgurich, M.C. Houser and Carol Yannuzzi

SAVE THE DATE21ST ANNUAL

SATURDAY, APRIL 20, 2013

WESTIN CONVENTION CENTERPITTSBURGH

The 21st AnnualRainbow Gala kicked offon October 17th with thefirst planning committeemeeting. Gala Co-ChairsMaria Metro and CindyPaul along with 15committee members werein attendance to startmaking plans for thisexciting annual event.

To find out how youor your company cansupport the Gala, please

contact the JDRF Office at 412-471-1414.

Dave & MariaMetro

Cindy & JohnPaul

JDRF Forms Largest-EverInternational Effort to Research Genetics of DiabeticKidney Disease

Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney failure.Approximately one-third of people with type 1 diabetesdevelop diabetic kidney disease, known as diabeticnephropathy—characterized by the slow deterioration of thekidneys and their function. In what is the largest analysis of thecomplication to date, JDRF today announced a more than$7 million, three-year initiative to explore the geneticcomponents of diabetic nephropathy, forming an internationaland collaborative undertaking that will build on previous

research and expand our understanding of the condition. The JDRF Genetics of Diabetic Nephropathy Collaborative

Research Initiative will provide funding for three years to fourmain institutions leading the project. “JDRF is proud to bespearheading this project, which is helping to fill a huge gap inresearch into diabetic nephropathy,” said Helen Nickerson,Ph.D., JDRF’s senior scientific program manager ofcomplications.

Severe cases of diabetic nephropathy can eventually result inkidney failure, also known as end-stage renal disease (ESRD).Although tight glycemic control can reduce the onset of renalcomplications, T1D can still lead to ESRD. Interestingly, somepatients who have lived with diabetes for a long time do notdevelop diabetic nephropathy, while others who have haddiabetes for a shorter length of time quickly progress to ESRD.

The three initial key activities of The JDRF Genetics ofDiabetic Nephropathy Collaborative Research Initiative projectinclude: looking for genes that differ between people with T1Dwho do or do not have diabetic nephropathy; identification ofgenes which predict how quickly a person with T1D maydevelop ESRD; and identification of genes which predict rapidprogression of decline in renal function.

“By supporting more extensive studies and creating aplatform for widespread collaboration, JDRF is striving tobetter identify ways to predict, prevent, and treat this devastatingcomplication of diabetes. We hope that this research will lead to new drug targets and biomarkers for diabetic nephropathy,”Dr. Nickerson said.

RESEARCHCorner

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Presented By:

The JDRF Kids Walk to Cure Diabetes presented by Panera Bread is off to agreat start this year with several schools scheduled. Don’t miss out on this greatopportunity for your school; schedule yours now!

Some of the highlights of the program include: • Your school will receive 10% of the money raised • JDRF staff will provide an EDUCATIONAL Kick-Off Presentation on adate and time that is compatible with your school’s schedule

• Receive complimentary Panera Bagels on the day of the Kids Walk• The top fundraiser in each school will receive a $50 Panera Bread gift card • The top fundraising school from September through May will receive acatered lunch for the faculty and staff from Panera Bread (up to 50 people)

Panera Bread will make a donation to the school’s Kids Walk total for anyschool that places a catering order prior to the date of the school’s Kids Walk

The overall top fundraiser out of all the Kids Walks that are held fromSeptember through May will win a trip for four to ARUBA!!

Register your school for a Kids Walk today! We will secure two dates on yourschool calendar — two weeks apart. We’ll conduct the kick-off assembly on thefirst date and hold the Kids Walk on your school campus on the second date. Toschedule a Kids Walk at your school, please contact Gillian McTiernan,JDRF Outreach Manager at 412-471-1414 x2 or gmctiernan@jdrf.org.Maddox Fingers (with his mom, Krysten)

speaks at his school’s Kids Walk kick-off.Aiken Elementary School held their KidsWalk on Friday, October 26.

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Erie Update

On Track to Meet GOAL!The NWPA Branch of JDRF in Erie

hosted their annual fall Walks – the firstin Johnsonburg, PA on September 16thand the second on October 7th in Erie,PA. Nearly 200 walkers participated inthe Johnsonburg Walk and 1,000 walkersturned out to support the walk this yearat Presque Isle State Park. The theme “Bea Hero” was carried throughout the daywith red, white and blue themeddecorations and crafts for the kids. TheErie Clowns, a juggler, and a hula-hoop“artist” were on hand for the festivities.Local JDRF hero, David Belmondo, fromJET Action News 24 helped pump upthe crowds on walk day, which was arainy Sunday morning. The rain mayhave dampened the day, but it did notdampen the spirit of the walkers! TheErie Branch is on track to meet its goalof $196,000. Special thanks to all of oursponsors, in-kind donors and especiallyour walkers!

OutreachGreat things are happening with the

Outreach Program in the NWPA Branchof JDRF! A support group for adultswith T1D meets at the Panera on UpperPeach Street the first Friday of everymonth at 6 PM. A Mom’s Support(Mothers of TID children) group alsomeets at Panera on Upper Peach Streetson the second Tuesday of each month at6 PM. These groups are a great tool toconnect people in our community whoare dealing with T1D with one anotherAND with JDRF! Contactdsickles@jdrf.org if you would like moreinformation or if you wish to attend.

Beach Ball GalaThe 16th Annual Beach Ball Gala –

themed “Be a Hero” – is scheduled forSaturday, April 13th at the AmbassadorBanquet & Conference Center in Erie, PA.Save the date cards will be hitting the mailvery soon. Contact the Branch office at814-452-0635 or dsickles@jdrf.org if youwould like to be placed on the mailing list.

WV updateThe West Virginia Branch of JDRF has

been on the MOVE this fall with newlocal walks in Princeton, Barboursville,Bridgeport and Vienna!

Team JDRF EventTrooper Ron Arthur, one of our parent

volunteers ran, swam and biked over 250miles in less than 48 hours. He started inCheat Lake in Morgantown and ended at

Marshall University in Huntington to raisemoney and awareness for type 1 diabetes.Ron’s daughter Maddi, now 6, wasdiagnosed just over one year ago. Afterbeing presented with a Bag of Hope andbeing invited to participate in a supportgroup outing, he became involved as avolunteer for JDRF in West Virginia. Roncreated a Team JDRF event, the AlmostHeaven Epic Challenge (Miles for Maddi)and accomplished this incredible journeyin spite of being very ill at the time.Although friends and family encouragedRon to postpone the event, Ron refusednoting, “Maddi does not get to take a dayoff from diabetes even if she does not feelwell, so I am going through with this.”Ron has raised nearly $20,000 with thisevent and donations continue to come in.

Educational SymposiumThe West Virginia JDRF Branch also

held its first ever educational symposiumfor type 1 families in Clarksburg onSaturday, October 27. It was an enjoyableeducational program with fun activitiesfor kids and parents.

Pittsburgh Marathonwww.jdrf.org/pittsburghmarathon

Visit www.jdrf.org/pittsburghmarathon andjoin Team JDRF in The Dick’s Sporting GoodsPittsburgh Marathon on Sunday, May 5, 2013.Runners can participate in the full and halfmarathon, relay teams and 5K races. Partner

with coworkers, friends or family to create a team of five for arelay team. There will be a tent in Charity Village at Point StatePark for runners and their families to meet after the race.

Fundraising requirements:• $500 – Marathon• $500 – Half Marathon• $200 – Relay Team Member• $250 – 5k RunnerEach runner will be required to meet 75% of the fundraising

minimum by March 1, 2013 before a race bib will be released toyou.

Benefits of running as a member of Team JDRF:• Your fundraising minimum for JDRF covers your Pittsburgh

Marathon bib fee.• Access great fundraising tools to help you reach and exceed

your goal. Send e-mails and post to Facebook right fromyour Participant Center.

• Pre-race pasta party with other Team JDRF runners• Once the race sells out, JDRF will still have Marathon bibs

available.• The top Team JDRF fundraiser for each event at the time of

the Marathon will receive a gift card to a local running store.• Knowing you have a key role in finding a cure for type 1

diabetes!For more information, contact Jennifer Zgurich at

412-471-1414 x4 or jzgurich@jdrf.org.

Team JDRF Event Sponsor

Maddi Arthur

On February23, 2011, the livesof the LoncarFamily changedforever. Whatstarted as a quicktrip to the doctor’soffice for Hunter,with a suspectedinfection, turnedinto a 5-day stay atChildren’s Hospitaland a lifelong

struggle to maintain a normal life. The diagnosis of type 1diabetes was so unexpected. For a shy boy who doesn’t really liketo be in the spotlight, Hunter was now thrust into the focus ofmany doctors, nurses, social workers and educators. During thosefirst few days, Hunter had to quickly adjust to taking seven shotsa day — when initially getting one shot caused anxiety attacks.Thankfully, in time, the shots were replaced with a pump thatmade things a little more manageable.

While it has only been about 18 months since Hunter’s lifewas abruptly changed by his diagnosis, it hasn’t prevented himfrom doing the things that he loves or stopped him from beinga fundraising champion. Hunter’s mom, Michelle, created the

Hunter’s Heroes walk team just three short weeks before thisyear’s Walk to Cure Diabetes. They didn’t know what to expectand set a modest $500 goal for their team. Thanks to theamazing support of Hunter’s friends and classmates at WesternBeaver High School, in just two days Hunter’s team was able tosell 200 JDRF paper sneakers and 300 Hunter’s Heroes JDRFwristbands. Hunter’s Heroes quickly surpassed their goal andneeded to raise the bar. Michelle talked about how it felt tohave such an outpouring of support, “At open house, I arrivedat the school to see the cafeteria windows filled with JDRFpaper sneakers, Hunter’s Heroes posters on every wall and allthe kids wearing Hunter’s wristbands! The students, teachers,nurses and parents have rallied around us and have shown moresupport than we ever could have imagined.” In addition to theschool support, Hunter’s friends, family and sports programshave united to support JDRF. With only three weeks to raisemoney before walk day, Hunter’s Heroes raised over $3,200!

Today, Hunter Loncar is an 11-year-old sixth grader. Heloves to play football, baseball and basketball. He is a kind andcompassionate big brother to Beau and a loyal cousin. If youask Hunter what his greatest wish is, he replies “I’d ask for twowishes! First, I wish to find a cure for diabetes and then I wishto find a cure for Catie’s (his 2-year-old cousin who has AicardiSyndrome) seizures!”

CHAPTER SPOTLIGHTHunter Loncar

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SDP ProjectThe Special Diabetes Program (SDP) has led to

groundbreaking discoveries and new treatments that areimproving the lives of people with diabetes and demonstratinga strong return on the federal investment.

Last renewed as part of the Medicare and MedicaidExtenders Act of 2010, the SDP is funded currently at $150million per year through FY 2013 for each of its two parts: type1 diabetes research and diabetes treatment and prevention forNative Americans and Alaska Natives.

The renewal of the SDP must happen this year or else therewill be a drastic halt in critical diabetes research and derail thesignificant federal investment already made to NIH over thepast 16 years. We cannot afford to lose $150 million a yeardedicated to T1D research through the SDP.

Advocates began laying the groundwork for the SDPrenewal earlier this year with Promise to Remember Memeetings, Government Day, online calls-to-action, and mostrecently, JDRF’s Annual Conference in Washington, D.C.

Securing renewal of the SDP in this tough political andfiscal climate will be more challenging than ever before. Thismeans that we’ll need to have strong advocacy participationacross the country to generate the utmost support.

We Need Your Help!

November and December will be critical months for ouradvocates. When a ‘Call to Action’ is made, via email or phonecall, 100% participation is vital to the success of our program.Please do your part by responding to the call. JDRF and theresearch has come too far to turn back now!

Yes, I want to becomea JDRF Advocate!� Text ACTION to 37420 to become an Advocate orfill out the form below and fax it to 2023712760 ormail it to the JDRF Government Relations office.

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This fall was busy with lots of greatoutreach events. We held several parentsupport coffee events, mentor training, and,of course, our annual Halloween GetTogether! Over 85 people attended theHalloween party at Wildwood Highlands,where they were able to dress up, eat adinner buffet and play games. Most of all, ourfamilies were able to enjoy each other’scompany in a fun environment. We hope tosee even more families at next year’s event!

Although most of us are sad to see thefall foliage replaced by the snow, we havelots of great outreach events to lookforward to this winter. If Mother Naturecooperates, we will be hosting our annualsnow-tubing event at Boyce Park again thisyear.We had over 120 people join us forsome food and fun in the snow at our lastevent. Snow or no snow, we will also behaving a holiday roller skating event atLatrobe Skating Center in Ligonier, PAfrom 2:00 to 4:30 p.m. on December 2,2012. Mark your calendars and check thechapter website and your e-mail for moreinformation on our snow-tubing androller-skating events.

In addition to those events, we have theJDRF Celebrity Hockey game on January26, 2013. Many of you attended last year’sgame to watch the underdog JDRF teamupset the Pittsburgh Celebrity Hockey team.It was a huge win for our players and forJDRF; raising over $6,000 toward a cure!Join us for this year’s rematch game at 4:30p.m. at the Ice Connection Ice Arena inValencia, PA. Please contact GillianMcTiernan if you are interested involunteering for this event.

For more information on our outreachactivities and volunteer opportunities, pleasecheck our website at www.jdrf.org/westernpa,or contact Gillian McTiernan at 412-471-1414 x2 or gmctiernan@jdrf.org.

On Monday, October 1st, the WesternPennsylvania Chapter hosted its 22nd Annual TeeUp to Cure Diabetes golf outing at Valley BrookCountry Club. Thirty-nine foursomes participated in theouting representing many local companies. This year’s TeeUp to Cure Diabetes raised over $105,000.

Events of this size are not possible without the effortand energy of many committed volunteers includingevent Co-Chairs Ray DiGaetano and Jim Foley andtheir dedicated committee. JDRF also gratefully acknowledges the event sponsors whosupported this year’s event including:

Outreach events and chapter updatesare shared most often by e-mail. If you want to receive these periodiccommunications, please e-mail GillianMcTiernan and request to be added tothe Outreach database so you don’t missthe great things going on to support you,the person with type 1 diabetes and JDRF.

Have you included JDRFin your estate plans?We would like to recognize yourcommitment by making you a member ofthe BETA Society. Anyone who has includedsupport for JDRF in their estate plans iseligible to join. BETA Society membersreceive special benefits and raise awarenessof JDRF’s opportunities to leave a legacy.There are three ways to join:1. Online: Complete a membership form

online by visitingwww.jdrf.org/plannedgiving.betasociety

2. Email: Contact plannedgiving@jdrf.organd provide a brief description of yourgift

3. Phone: Call our planned givingdepartment at 877-533-4483 to shareyour plans with one of our staff

If you haven’t included JDRF in your estateplans, please consider naming JDRF as abeneficiary to create a legacy that ensuresresearch continues until a cure is found.Options to include JDRF in your plansinclude:• A bequest in a will or trust• A life-income gift• A gift of a life insurance policy or

retirement assets• A gift of real estate

Presenting Sponsor

Platinum SponsorsPepper Hamilton LLPPNC Capital Markets

Gold SponsorsAccentureHighmark Inc.

Silver SponsorsBNY MellonCaroselli, Beachler, McTiernan & ConboyDirect Energy BusinessErnst & YoungFort Pitt Capital GroupGiant EagleHanel Storage SystemsNewmark Grubb Knight FrankOxford Development CompanyPWCTakedaWilliam M. Mercer & Associates, Inc.

If you are interested in serving on the golf committee next year, please contact M.C. Houser at 412-471-1414 x7 or mhouser@jdrf.org.

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Dated Material InsideAddress Service Requested

Bob Evans CommunityFundraiserNovember 14, 2012All Day

Outreach Skating PartyDecember 2, 20122:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.Latrobe Skating Center(See page 7)

Board of Directors MeetingDecember 12, 2012—5:30 p.m.Location TBD

JDRF Celebrity Hockey GameJanuary 26, 2013—4:30 p.m.Ice Connection Arena Valencia, PA(See page 7)

Board of Directors MeetingFebruary 13, 2013Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney officesOne Oxford Centre

Board of Directors MeetingApril 17, 2013Location TBD

Dick’s Sporting Goods MarathonSunday, May 5, 2013(see page 5)

WV Walk to Cure DiabetesSunday, May 19, 2013Charleston, WV

JDRF Children’s CongressJuly 8-10, 2013Washington D.C.

Western Pennsylvania Chapter

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Please return to: JDRF, 960 Penn Avenue, Suite 1000, Pittsburgh, PA 15222Phone: 412-471-1414 Fax: 412-471-1417 www.jdrf.org/westernpa

Donate now! Help Us Reach Our Goal!September 22 was a great day as more than 4,500 walkers on more than 330

teams at Schenley Park and the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg supportedthe JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes. It is an incredible thing to see a communitycome together for a single goal: to make a difference in people’s lives byfunding research to find better treatments and a cure for type 1diabetes!

For the rest of the year, our participants, teams and supporters will continue todonate and collect funds to help us meet our goal of $1.2 million. We are SOCLOSE! If each person who reads this newsletter makes a donation, we willmeet our goal.You can donate to a specific Walk Team, to the Walk location ofyour choice, or become a Virtual Walker.

Thank you for your continued support of JDRF and our Walk to CureDiabetes.

The official registration and financialinformation for JDRF may be obtained from the PA Department of State, by callingtoll free, within PA, 1-800-732-0999.Registration does not imply endorsement.

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