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Rep. Marcia Fudge Meeting Summary - DEM-OH-11 | Promise to Remember Me - JDRF
promise.jdrf.org — “Rep. Marcia Fudge Meeting Summary - DEM-OH-11: Representative Marcia Fudge met with JDRF advocates Gordon Hawkins and his little daughter, Ellen. Ellen was diagnosed within the last year. Representative Fudge was thanked for her support, and asked to pledge her continued support for diabetes. She is an advocate and will continue to help JDRF fight for a cure.” View full resource at promise.jdrf.org
Most Recently Shared on May 11, 2010 at 5:25 pm By:
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Rep. @MLFudge continues to support diabetes research, thanks for you time for a Promise meeting at http://bit.ly/b48x7d.
Sen. Richard Lugar Meeting Summary - Sen-IN | Promise to Remember Me - JDRF
promise.jdrf.org — “Sen. Richard Lugar Meeting Summary - Sen-IN: A great group of diabetes community members met with Senator Richard Lugar for 40 minutes at his downtown Indianapolis office. As a result of so many people attending, the group gathered in a conference room on the third floor. Thirty-nine (39) people attended, mostly children and their families but also some adults who have been living with type 1 diabetes for years. The meeting began with each family group posing for an individual picture with the S” View full resource at promise.jdrf.org
Most Recently Shared on May 11, 2010 at 5:22 pm By:
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JDRF advocates continue make impact on diabetes research funding! Thanks @SenatorLugar for continued support, more at http://bit.ly/bIKWbg.
Rep. Vern Buchanan Meeting Summary - REP-FL-13 | Promise to Remember Me - JDRF
promise.jdrf.org — “Rep. Vern Buchanan Meeting Summary - REP-FL-13: JDRF advocate families did a tremendous job during a Promise meeting with Representative Vern Buchanan. Representative Buchanan was visibly impacted by their stories. He committed himself to supporting the SDP and any other legislation that helps us achieve our mission to” View full resource at promise.jdrf.org
Most Recently Shared on May 11, 2010 at 5:17 pm By:
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Thanks Rep @VernBuchanan for a great Promise meeting & your support for diabetes research, more at http://bit.ly/9wPBob.
46 to 400! | Promise to Remember Me - JDRF
promise.jdrf.org — “'46 to 400!' by Hasan Shah, Manager, JDRF Grassroots Advocacy, 4.5.10: Today marks the first full week of April and of the Spring congressional recess. Promise Campaign coordinators are on a mission to make sure that the we hit the Campaign goal of 400 meetings by May 1, 2010! Keep reading to see what this would mean for diabetes research...” View full resource at promise.jdrf.org
Most Recently Shared on April 5, 2010 at 7:46 pm By:
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Track the progress of the Promise Campaign through its blog during the month of April as we near our goal of 400... http://bit.ly/coEU1h
Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard Meeting Summary - DEM-CA-34 | Promise to Remember Me - JDRF
promise.jdrf.org — “Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard Meeting Summary - DEM-CA-34: JDRF advocates met with Representative Lucille Roybal-Allard on Feb. 17, 2010. The children and their mothers explained to the Representative the affects of diabetes on their daily lives and the importance of continuing research to find a cure. The Representative shared her own family stories of having to struggle with health issues and promised her continued support of the Special Diabetes Program. JDRF and the Representative will also be ” View full resource at promise.jdrf.org
Most Recently Shared on March 24, 2010 at 5:52 pm By:
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JDRF advocates met with Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-CA-34), who promised continued support of diabetes research: http://bit.ly/c1tANc
Rep. Brad Sherman Meeting Summary - DEM-CA-27 | Promise to Remember Me - JDRF
promise.jdrf.org — “Rep. Brad Sherman Meeting Summary - DEM-CA-27: On Tuesday, February 16, seven JDRF advocates had the great opportunity to meet with Representative Brad Sherman, at his Sherman Oaks office. At the meeting was 5 ½ year old Rhett with his mom Elisa, 10 year old Adam with his parents Michael, and Faith, and 22 year old college student, Hilary. Rhett, Adam, and Hilary, all sporting insulin pumps, sat at the table comparing their pumps with one another. Representative Sherman listened to Rhett, A” View full resource at promise.jdrf.org
Most Recently Shared on March 24, 2010 at 5:44 pm By:
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Thanks Rep. @bradsherman for meeting with JDRF advocates and for your support of diabetes research, read more at http://bit.ly/d9bmOB
Rep. Howard McKeon Meeting Summary - REP-CA-25 | Promise to Remember Me - JDRF
promise.jdrf.org — “Rep. Howard McKeon Meeting Summary - REP-CA-25: On February 16, 2010 Janessa Chase and her father, Ken Chase, met with Congressman Buck McKeon in Santa Clarita, CA to discuss issues related to type 1 diabetes. Janessa shared her personal story about living with diabetes since being diagnosed eight years ago when she was three years old. Congressman McKeon shared the story of his sixteen year old granddaughter who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when she was five years old. He stressed to Jane” View full resource at promise.jdrf.org
Most Recently Shared on March 24, 2010 at 5:40 pm By:
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Thanks to @buckmckeon for meeting with JDRF advocates for the Promise Campaign, read more at http://bit.ly/domfeZ
Rep. Lois Capps Meeting Summary - DEM-CA-23 | Promise to Remember Me - JDRF
promise.jdrf.org — “Rep. Lois Capps Meeting Summary - DEM-CA-23: On Saturday, December 12th, the newly formed Tri-Counties Council of the JDRF representing Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo counties met with Representative Lois Capps, the representative for the 23rd district of California. The meeting was held at Sansum Diabetes Research Institute (SDRI) where JDRF dollars help fund the Artificial Pancreas Project. After the introductions, Eleanor Floyd, who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when she was” View full resource at promise.jdrf.org
Most Recently Shared on March 24, 2010 at 5:37 pm By:
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Check out another great Promise meeting with Representative Lois Capps (D-CA-23): http://bit.ly/8WONFD
Sen. Johnny Isakson Meeting Summary - Sen-GA | Promise to Remember Me - JDRF
promise.jdrf.org — “Sen. Johnny Isakson Meeting Summary - Sen-GA: After arriving at the office of Senator Johnny Isakson, JDRF advocates were ushered into the a conference room and were introduced to the Senator Isakson and his former chief of staff Heath Garrett. Mr. Garrett is very close to the Senator and has a one year old daughter (Mattie) who has type 1 diabetes. Lisa Bagwell began the conversation with Senator Isakson by stating that she was thankful for the Senator making time to meet with the advocates. Sh” View full resource at promise.jdrf.org
Most Recently Shared on February 25, 2010 at 6:51 pm By:
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Thanks Sen @TeamIsakson, JDRF advocates appreciate your time for a Promise meeting & your support for type1 research @ http://bit.ly/98LgGp
Rep. Betsy Markey Meeting Summary - DEM-CO-4 | Promise to Remember Me - JDRF
promise.jdrf.org — “Rep. Betsy Markey Meeting Summary - DEM-CO-4: Representative Betsy Markey is a very nice person. JDRF advocates spoke with her about the renewal of the Special Diabetes Program (SDP) and asked her to please co-sponsor HR 3668. She was provided with materials regarding diabetes and the renewal of SDP and is going to read through what the advocate gave her and told them she would be a co-sponsor HR 3668. She was very interested in learning more about diabetes and how it impacts everyday life. The ” View full resource at promise.jdrf.org
Most Recently Shared on February 24, 2010 at 11:35 pm By:
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Another great Promise meeting with Rep Betsy McKay (D-CO-4), check it out at http://bit.ly/amMHiL!
Rep. Ed Perlmutter Meeting Summary - DEM-CO-7 | Promise to Remember Me - JDRF
promise.jdrf.org — “Rep. Ed Perlmutter Meeting Summary - DEM-CO-7: A Promise meeting with Representative Ed Perlmutter was completed during a public appearance of the Representative at the local Safeway in Lakewood, Colorado. JDRF advocates, Tina, Hailey, and Katelynn McKay took the opportunity to share the importance of funding type 1 diabetes research and renewing the Special Diabetes Program (SDP). The McKays asked the Representative to cosponsor HR3668, the bill to renew the SDP, and he responded by letting the” View full resource at promise.jdrf.org
Most Recently Shared on February 24, 2010 at 11:12 pm By:
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Thanks @RepPerlmutter for making sure JDRF advocates had an opportunity to share their concerns at a Promise meeting, @ http://bit.ly/aadYtD
Sen. Richard Shelby Meeting Summary - Sen-AL | Promise to Remember Me - JDRF
promise.jdrf.org — “Sen. Richard Shelby Meeting Summary - Sen-AL: On Thursday, February 18th, Brooke Farmer, Cameron and Michelle Crouse, JDRF Board Member Pat Bills, and Chapter ED Aubrey Miller traveled to Trussville to share a brief hello and photo opportunity with Senator Richard Shelby. The children were greeted warmly by Senator Shelby and each gave him a hand written note thanking him for his support of the JDRF. Cameron and Brooke also gave Senator Shelby a picture from their very first Promise meeting with” View full resource at promise.jdrf.org
Most Recently Shared on February 22, 2010 at 2:09 pm By:
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Thanks Sen @RichardShelby for your time and assistance in helping complete the Promise Campaign in Alabama, more at http://bit.ly/aN2lIS
Rep. John Lewis Meeting Summary - DEM-GA-5 | Promise to Remember Me - JDRF
promise.jdrf.org — “Rep. John Lewis Meeting Summary - DEM-GA-5: Representative John Lewis met with JDRF advocates Lynn Johnson, Kathie McClure, Brian Randall and Brandi Berry in Atlanta on February 16, 2010. With a history of supporting JDRF initiatives, the Representative offered his full support for renewing the Special Diabetes Program. He went on to say if it were up to him, he’d reallocate money from other budgets to assist in programs like HR 3668. Representative Lewis also shared his concern over healt” View full resource at promise.jdrf.org
Most Recently Shared on February 22, 2010 at 2:02 pm By:
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Check out a Promise meeting with Rep John Lewis (D-GA-5) where he expresses his support for diabetes research at http://bit.ly/bNQcTe.
Sen. Michael Bennet Meeting Summary - Sen-CO | Promise to Remember Me - JDRF
promise.jdrf.org — “Sen. Michael Bennet Meeting Summary - Sen-CO: This was a fabulous meeting that was very much enjoyed by JDRF advocates! Senator Michael Bennet is delightful and very warm and asked each child to tell him what life was like as a diabetic. He will be a supporter of the companion bill to HR3668 when it is introduced in the Senate. The Senator is also a big supporter of healthcare reform. In Colorado, JDRF advocates are blessed to have such wonderful Senators!!” View full resource at promise.jdrf.org
Most Recently Shared on February 17, 2010 at 1:12 pm By:
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CO advocates have a fabulous Promise meeting w/ Sen @BennetForCO. thanks for your support, Sen Bennet. More at http://bit.ly/dxtI4e.
Sen. John Thune Meeting Summary - Sen-SD | Promise to Remember Me - JDRF
promise.jdrf.org — “Sen. John Thune Meeting Summary - Sen-SD: A Promise Campaign meeting with Senator John Thune was attended by Eric and Alexis Woitte, and Judy Carlson. The meeting discussion covered HR 3668, the lack of insurance coverage of diabetes technology, exclusion of pre-existing conditions, and the shortage of pediatric endocrinologists. The advocates also discussed the total cost of diabetes in the US and South Dakota specifically, while stressing the need to find a cure. During the meeting the advocat” View full resource at promise.jdrf.org
Most Recently Shared on February 16, 2010 at 9:42 pm By:
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Thanks Sen. @JohnThune for you time and support of JDRF advocates during a Promise Campaign meeting, read more at http://bit.ly/cqtNyS
