BAND AGAINST DIABETES
TEAM MILHELM – WALK FOR JDRF
Raising funds and awareness for type 1 diabetes research
OUR STORY
SUPPORT OUR TEAM!
Diabetes has impacted our family on every level. Kristy was diagnosed at the age of 21 after experiencing extreme thirst, increased washroom breaks and diminishing vision. The diagnosis came as a huge shock as no family history of the disease previously existed.
At 18 months, Oscar was diagnosed with diabetes after Dave and Kristy observed his decreased appetite, and increased thirst and urination. A finger test of his blood confirmed our awful gut feeling before even taking him to the hospital. It was emotional and devastating; something we wish no family to ever have to feel or endure.
Treatment for diabetes and technology has improved immensely in the last 17 years, but there is no CURE for this disease. Insulin is a TREATMENT, and it sustains life for us everyday. But our dream is to live life without sugar checks, carb counting, highs and lows, and site changes. To live a life free of diabetes would be utter freedom.
Join us on SATURDAY APRIL 22TH for the 2nd annual Band Against Diabetes at the Waterloo Legion. Tickets are $20 and all proceeds will go to out JDRF walk in June. The event will feature three bands, including the headliner The Van Defrens. Our last fundraiser we raised close to 14 thousand dollars- our goal for 2023 is $17,000.
Thank you in advance for considering supporting us in our goal to find a cure for diabetes. For Kristy, for Oscar…for the future.
- SATURDAY, APRIL 22nd, 2023 -
2ND ANNUAL …
BAND AGAINST DIABETES FUNDRAISING EVENT!
Hey all, Team Milhelm is hosting a fundraising event to raise funds for our JDRF walk for a cure in June. We would love to have any and ALL of you join us:
If you can’t make the party, please consider a donation to our team walk page:
As you know, Oscar and Kristy are both type 1 diabetic and hope to find a cure for this consuming and horrible disease.
When
Saturday April 22th, 2023, 7:30pm
Where
Royal Canadian Legion – Waterloo Branch 530, Marsland Drive
What
3 live bands, silent auction, late night buffet, cash bar
Cost
$20/ticket (We accept e-transfer for ticket sales – Email Dave at wilhelm.dave@gmail.com)
MONEY RAISED
Thank you in advance for considering supporting us in our goal to find a cure for diabetes.
What is Type 1 Diabetes?
Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is an autoimmune disease that occurs when the body’s immune system attacks and destroys the cells in the pancreas that make insulin. Unlike type 2 diabetes, T1D is not linked to being overweight, lack of exercise or other lifestyle factors. It is not preventable andits cause is unknown.