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JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes

JDRF Walk to Cure is being held this Sunday, 10/21/12 in Ridgefield for the first time!  Join us at the Ridgedfield Rec Center for a great day!


The Walk will take place rain or shine.  Registration begins at 9:00 am. The Walk will begin at 10:00 am.

21 Teams/ 110 walkers registered!  There is still time to join in the fun - register on line at http://www2.jdrf.org/site/TR/Walk-CT/Chapter-FairfieldCounty4102?fr_id=1960&pg=entry.

Breakfast and coffee will be provided over at the food tent prior to the Walk.

Stop & Shop will be providing sandwiches and chips to all walkers free of charge.

Water will be supplied by Nestle Waters.

The walk route takes place on a paved path so wear appropriate footwear.  Strollers are welcome.  This year’s walk will be around 2.3 miles.

This event is FAMILY FRIENDLY, kids’ activities, adult activities and plenty of vendors and booths to stop by and enjoy.  Balloons, face paint and hair spray for the kids, generously donated by Party Depot in Ridgefield! 

JDRF merchandise will be available for the first time ever in limited quantities! Be sure to stop by our merchandise tent to pick-up your JDRF apparel, accessories and goods. Items range in price from $1.00-$25.00. Cash, checks and credit cards will be accepted.

Parking is free and plentiful.

We will have a best team t-shirt contest this year! For those of you who are new, we have a small group of judges who pick the best team t-shirts.

For any additional questions regarding the walk, please contact Meredith: mmccaslin@jdrf.org or 203-854-0658.


THANKS AND SEE YOU ON WALK
DAY!


 

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