Comments on: Anniversary and a Challenge (Ice Breaker) http://www.diabetesmine.com/2007/03/anniversary_and.html A gold mine of straight talk and encouragement for people living with diabetes Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:55:43 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: AmyT http://www.diabetesmine.com/2007/03/anniversary_and.html/comment-page-1#comment-37891 AmyT Wed, 14 Mar 2007 19:32:14 +0000 http://diabetesmine.dreamhosters.com/2007/03/13/anniversary-and-a-challenge-ice-breaker/#comment-37891 Your last point exactly, Anne. I think that as long as these events really do bring in money for good causes, then it's OK to do something enjoyable while you're fund-raising :) Your last point exactly, Anne. I think that as long as these events really do bring in money for good causes, then it’s OK to do something enjoyable while you’re fund-raising :)

]]> By: Anne http://www.diabetesmine.com/2007/03/anniversary_and.html/comment-page-1#comment-37888 Anne Wed, 14 Mar 2007 16:08:58 +0000 http://diabetesmine.dreamhosters.com/2007/03/13/anniversary-and-a-challenge-ice-breaker/#comment-37888 I think that both have important roles, and do a lot of good for many people. I guess I am partially (mostly?) acting on my own selfish desire to be cured. (Of course I realize that a cure may come through other means than through JDRF-sponsored research.) I think that charity-sponsored events are great ways to help motivate people to donate for worthy causes. Also, I appreciate that many of the much larger events get a lot of people exercising, which is a feat in and of itself! I think that both have important roles, and do a lot of good for many people. I guess I am partially (mostly?) acting on my own selfish desire to be cured. (Of course I realize that a cure may come through other means than through JDRF-sponsored research.) I think that charity-sponsored events are great ways to help motivate people to donate for worthy causes. Also, I appreciate that many of the much larger events get a lot of people exercising, which is a feat in and of itself!

]]> By: Kate http://www.diabetesmine.com/2007/03/anniversary_and.html/comment-page-1#comment-37884 Kate Wed, 14 Mar 2007 03:16:22 +0000 http://diabetesmine.dreamhosters.com/2007/03/13/anniversary-and-a-challenge-ice-breaker/#comment-37884 I was approched this year after actively participating in our local ADA walk the last couple of years, to be on the committee to plan this year walk. We do have a local JDRF chapter, but I happened to be approched by the ADA first. I appreciate everything the JDRF does in working towards a cure, however, as an RN I also like that the ADA also provides education for professionals and Type 1 and 2 patients, not to mention advocacy. I like their more holistic approach to things, which is why I'm helping them out. I was approched this year after actively participating in our local ADA walk the last couple of years, to be on the committee to plan this year walk. We do have a local JDRF chapter, but I happened to be approched by the ADA first. I appreciate everything the JDRF does in working towards a cure, however, as an RN I also like that the ADA also provides education for professionals and Type 1 and 2 patients, not to mention advocacy. I like their more holistic approach to things, which is why I’m helping them out.

]]> By: Anne http://www.diabetesmine.com/2007/03/anniversary_and.html/comment-page-1#comment-37879 Anne Tue, 13 Mar 2007 18:44:46 +0000 http://diabetesmine.dreamhosters.com/2007/03/13/anniversary-and-a-challenge-ice-breaker/#comment-37879 The ADA is great in many ways but the JDRF is 100% dedicated to finding a cure for type 1. They were rated by Forbes as being one of the most effective charities out there. If you need more proof, read the following article: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.jdrf.org/index.cfm?page_id=102403" rel="nofollow">http://www.jdrf.org/index.cfm?page_id=102403</a> If you look on smartmoney.com (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.smartmoney.com/theagenda/index.cfm?story=20031111-charity)," rel="nofollow">http://www.smartmoney.com/theagenda/index.cfm?story=20031111-charity),</a> they ranked JDRF 2nd out of all health related charities (2003) with 85-87% of money raised going towards research goals. Compare this to Leukemia and Lympohoma Society (Team-In-Training folks), ranked 7th with 76% going toward programming. I couldn't find more recent data, but I imagine it would be similar. I didn't see the ADA on the list. I know it's not for everybody to do one of these charity events; and frankly, I had reservations initially. But when I looked into the whole thing a bit more, I sorta felt I ought to try and give back to the JDRF in whatever way I could. (And I can ride a bike...) Also, and this is just my own speculation, I would imagine that the JDRF works at getting group discounts for accomodations etc. Maybe I'll ask them what %-age of the money raised is used to pay for travel & accomodations. -Anne p.s. Amy, that happened to me last year when I tried to sign up for Big Sky. This year I got up at the crack of dawn and registered!! Are you sure it's full, though? p.p.s. I am not trying to bash the ADA or LLS, or any of their rides etc. They both do a lot to help many people. I am just a huge fan of the JDRF and really feel like they are one of our best hopes for a cure for type 1. The ADA is great in many ways but the JDRF is 100% dedicated to finding a cure for type 1. They were rated by Forbes as being one of the most effective charities out there. If you need more proof, read the following article: http://www.jdrf.org/index.cfm?page_id=102403

If you look on smartmoney.com (http://www.smartmoney.com/theagenda/index.cfm?story=20031111-charity), they ranked JDRF 2nd out of all health related charities (2003) with 85-87% of money raised going towards research goals. Compare this to Leukemia and Lympohoma Society (Team-In-Training folks), ranked 7th with 76% going toward programming. I couldn’t find more recent data, but I imagine it would be similar. I didn’t see the ADA on the list.

I know it’s not for everybody to do one of these charity events; and frankly, I had reservations initially. But when I looked into the whole thing a bit more, I sorta felt I ought to try and give back to the JDRF in whatever way I could. (And I can ride a bike…)

Also, and this is just my own speculation, I would imagine that the JDRF works at getting group discounts for accomodations etc. Maybe I’ll ask them what %-age of the money raised is used to pay for travel & accomodations.

-Anne

p.s. Amy, that happened to me last year when I tried to sign up for Big Sky. This year I got up at the crack of dawn and registered!! Are you sure it’s full, though?

p.p.s. I am not trying to bash the ADA or LLS, or any of their rides etc. They both do a lot to help many people. I am just a huge fan of the JDRF and really feel like they are one of our best hopes for a cure for type 1.

]]> By: Kevin http://www.diabetesmine.com/2007/03/anniversary_and.html/comment-page-1#comment-37877 Kevin Tue, 13 Mar 2007 16:56:02 +0000 http://diabetesmine.dreamhosters.com/2007/03/13/anniversary-and-a-challenge-ice-breaker/#comment-37877 Congrats on the 2 yrs of blogging (and thank you, too!). I too am hoping to do a Tour de Cure ride this summer (a friend is pressuring me to do a 100 milers, but I'm not so sure I'll survive...). I too have considered a JDRF ride over an ADA ride, but JDRF requires you to raise something like $3500 to participate and then covers the rider's travel expense. I'm sorry, but it just doesn't feel right to ask people to donate money to cover my travel to go somewhere real nice for a bike ride. It just seems like way too much overhead. Fund raising efficiency is pretty important. Congrats on the 2 yrs of blogging (and thank you, too!).

I too am hoping to do a Tour de Cure ride this summer (a friend is pressuring me to do a 100 milers, but I’m not so sure I’ll survive…).

I too have considered a JDRF ride over an ADA ride, but JDRF requires you to raise something like $3500 to participate and then covers the rider’s travel expense. I’m sorry, but it just doesn’t feel right to ask people to donate money to cover my travel to go somewhere real nice for a bike ride. It just seems like way too much overhead. Fund raising efficiency is pretty important.

]]> By: Sarah http://www.diabetesmine.com/2007/03/anniversary_and.html/comment-page-1#comment-37874 Sarah Tue, 13 Mar 2007 16:52:12 +0000 http://diabetesmine.dreamhosters.com/2007/03/13/anniversary-and-a-challenge-ice-breaker/#comment-37874 Amy, That’s awesome! I’m thinking about what runs I can do this year. I’m hoping for a 5k and a 10k, so I understand the need to get out and start training! Amy,
That’s awesome! I’m thinking about what runs I can do this year. I’m hoping for a 5k and a 10k, so I understand the need to get out and start training!

]]> By: AmyT http://www.diabetesmine.com/2007/03/anniversary_and.html/comment-page-1#comment-37871 AmyT Tue, 13 Mar 2007 15:48:06 +0000 http://diabetesmine.dreamhosters.com/2007/03/13/anniversary-and-a-challenge-ice-breaker/#comment-37871 Ah, Anne, I really wanted to do that Big Sky ride in Montana! But alas, I was too late signing up... Thanks for the tips. Ah, Anne, I really wanted to do that Big Sky ride in Montana! But alas, I was too late signing up…

Thanks for the tips.

]]> By: Anne http://www.diabetesmine.com/2007/03/anniversary_and.html/comment-page-1#comment-37864 Anne Tue, 13 Mar 2007 15:39:03 +0000 http://diabetesmine.dreamhosters.com/2007/03/13/anniversary-and-a-challenge-ice-breaker/#comment-37864 Spend the money on some good bike shorts, for sure. Sports Basement (Sunnyvale or 2 locations in SF) have better prices and you can almost always find a way to get 10% off. And don't forget the chamois cream ("Butt'r")! I'm doing a JDRF ride this fall in Montana and am also trying to raise $5000. It's tough to ask for money; I didn't even like selling Girl Scout cookies, and everyone loves those! :) There's a JDRF ride in Sonoma County now; maybe next year you can try that one! Thanks for a great site! -Anne Spend the money on some good bike shorts, for sure. Sports Basement (Sunnyvale or 2 locations in SF) have better prices and you can almost always find a way to get 10% off. And don’t forget the chamois cream (“Butt’r”)!

I’m doing a JDRF ride this fall in Montana and am also trying to raise $5000. It’s tough to ask for money; I didn’t even like selling Girl Scout cookies, and everyone loves those! :)

There’s a JDRF ride in Sonoma County now; maybe next year you can try that one!

Thanks for a great site!
-Anne

]]> By: Scott K. Johnson http://www.diabetesmine.com/2007/03/anniversary_and.html/comment-page-1#comment-37861 Scott K. Johnson Tue, 13 Mar 2007 14:51:12 +0000 http://diabetesmine.dreamhosters.com/2007/03/13/anniversary-and-a-challenge-ice-breaker/#comment-37861 Youch! We thank you (and your tush) for all that you do! Youch!

We thank you (and your tush) for all that you do!

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