JDRF Promise Benefit Event honors Sue Rankin, Texas Tech Pedi Partners

AMARILLO, Texas - April 1, 2013 - PRLog -- The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Panhandle Branch is hosting a gala event on Saturday, April 13, 2013 at the Vintage Autohaus in Amarillo.  This event will feature exciting auctions, delicious meal and beverages with food and wine provided by Macaroni Joe’s, Party Stop, and Roaster’s and Fund A Cure, an auction that invites donors to directly support research to cure, treat, prevent type 1 diabetes (T1D).  A Fantasy Drawing will be held at the event to determine the winner of a trip to Hawaii, including airfare and hotel for 2.  Only 400 Fantasy Drawing tickets are sold.

Sue Rankin, Nurse Practitioner with Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Pedi-Partners will be honored by those she has supported throughout the years.  There will be a special presentation for the Horwood Family, for their efforts to bring awareness and support to those who do not live close to a JDRF affiliate.  

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.

Promise Benefit Partners include:  Panhandle Obstetrics & Gynecology, Warren CAT, Amarillo National Bank, KAMR FOX14, Pak-A-Sak, BritKare, BSA, First United Bank, Choice Media, Steven Denny, Attorney, Duncan & Boyd Jewelers, Homer’s Backyard Barbeque Foundation, Neely, Craig, & Walton, Medtronic, United Supermarkets, Upshaw Insurance, Amy Hughes Realtors, Brown & Fortunato, Dr. Steven Astuto, Goodcare, Happy State Bank, Xcel Energy, Mr. & Mrs. Bret Hightower, Mr. & Mrs. Perry Williams, Dr. & Mrs. Mike Wilkerson, Mr. & Mrs. Larry Horwood, Dr. & Mrs. Alan Keister, Dr. & Mrs. Steven Usala, Panhandle Nurse Practitioner Association, Texas Tech University Health Science Center, MicroFour, Texas Tech Pedi-Partners, Advanced Eye Care,  BSA Health Systems, Jack Sisemore Traveland,  M&R Liquors, Southwest Airlines, Green Country John Deere, Southwest Retina Specialists, Suddenlink Communications, Whiteface Ford, Maxor, First Capital Bank, Hi Range Electric, Muller Auctions, D&A Services, Golden Spread Electrical Coop, AEG Petroleum, Bell Helicopter, Pam Lary Photography.


Seating is limited.  Individual tickets to the Promise Benefit are $125 and must be purchased prior to the event.   Fantasy Drawing tickets are $100 each, and the winner does not need to be present to win. Contact the office for details.

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