JDRF Kicks off Pampa Cares Pampa Cures Walk Season

AMARILLO, Texas - April 1, 2013 - PRLog -- The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Panhandle Branch is hosting a dinner on April 9th for Walk Captains and Partners at the Pampa Country Club.  The dinner will feature a program on Making the Most out of your Walk Team experience, and provide information on JDRF’s educational and research programs. The dinner offers a preview of the Walk to Cure Diabetes and 5K that will occur on Saturday, May 4, 2013 at Central Park in Pampa, TX.

T1D, formerly known as “juvenile diabetes” affects adults and children of all ages.  There is no cure for T1D.  The onset of T1D does not have anything to do with lifestyle or diet.  Locally, the Panhandle Branch of JDRF provides education and support to approximately 15,000 West Texans affected by this disease. JDRF is the leading non-governmental funder of T1D research and was recognized this year by Forbes Magazine for exemplary efficiency.

Pampa Cares Pampa Cures / Walk To Cure Diabetes Partners are:  Conoco, Warren CAT, Roy Pat Rucker, Brad Hoover, Homer’s Backyard Barbecue Foundation, Ashton & Associates, First Bank Southwest, Amarillo National Bank, Pak-A-Sak, BritKare, First United Bank, Homer’s Backyard BBQ Foundation, & Pam Lary Photography.


There is no cost for the dinner, but seating is limited.  RSVP to the Panhandle Branch office:  

JDRF PANHANDLE BRANCH 3611 Soncy Rd Suite 6A Amarillo, TX 79119
p. 806-356-6042  f.806-356-6052  www.panhandlejdrf.org  panhandle@jdrf.org