1. request that your school's principal implement the JDF Kids Walk (letter of request in last
CWD newsletter) 2. act as the Coordinator of the Kids Walk in your child's school to motivate staff, parents
and students to help raise money for diabetes research and learn more about diabetes (volunteer
4 hours aprox.) 3. act as a Kids Walk Distruict Leader for your school area to help other families and
schools learn more about the Kids Walk and teach them how to better implement the program
(volunteer aprox. 1 hour week, for only 6 months) By making a decision to help with any of the above...you will be part of the team that will
one day soon be able to say "we helped find a cure for diabetes"!!!!!!
Email or phone for more info....Rita @ JDF 320-1937 
CWD Special Event (to be confirmed)
We have requested tickets for our kids to attend the March 29th Grizzlies vs. New York Knicks
basketball game! Some lucky kids may also win the chance to meet Chris Dudley, forward on the
Knicks, who has type 1 diabetes. Tickets will be given to the first requests received by email
or mail! Send your entry to CWD; 609 Denton St; Coq. V3J 3V7 or
JDF's plans are developing quickly to be able to offer your child's school the best ever,
diabetes educational fundraiser! Please take a moment to make a decision about where you will
be able to support the program:
Is an educational fundraiser. Students will learn about diabetes, nutrition, and more. Your
child’s school will receive activities, educational materials, and promotional materials. Plus,
students and schools can win prizes. Thanks to Arlie Morrison , Jan Quinn, Lisa Dewar, Ingrid
Hioflin, & Mary Livotto for helping families to implement this program in their regions.
Make a decision to support your child with this event!
CDA Kids with Diabetes in School Resource Package
This resource package is for teachers, parents and families of kids with diabetes in school.
The goal of this program is to the safety and success of a student with diabetes at school.
The information in this package will help teachers understand diabetes and aid
communication between the student, the parents and the school. This resource package was
supported through grants from Health Canada and Imperial Oil's Esso Kids Program.
Call CDA at 732-1331 to order a copy or download a free copy (you need the Acrobat Reader from
Adobe to view or print the kit!) www.diabetes.ca
CDA Diabetes Information Day
Diabetes & Kids “The Real Stuff” Diabetes information day will be held on Sunday, Nov. 26
8:00am-4:30pm at the Sheraton Guilford in Surrey. Topics will include insulin adjustment,
vegetarian diets, sick days, carbohydrate counting, displays and info. Booths. To register,
call 732-1331 or 1-800-665-6526.
MY OWN TYPE 1 DIABETES BOOK by Sandra J. Hollenberg
Has been written by a grandma who
understands the problems
children with diabetes must face every day of their young lives. This book that will give kids,
grandparents, baby-sitters and teachers an understanding of diabetes.
Now available for free downloading on the JDF website.
(http://www.jdfc.ca)
To order a published copy send cheque or money order for $15 (plus $1.05 GST and $3 shipping)
to: GRANDMA SANDY,
5742 Westport Court,
West Vancouver, BC V7W 2X9
Sandra Hollenberg is also the political advocate for the JDF Vancouver Chapter.
You may contact her at:
Wizdom Kit
The American Diabetes Assoc. is sending out fun diabetes kits for kids.
Follow the adventures of amazing characters to learn about diabetes. Great for kids and parents.
Also included are games and a set of juggling balls. The kits are free. You can order this
great kit by calling 1-800-diabetes
(press 60. Visit their web site.
www.diabetes.org/wizdom/orderwizdom.html)
CDA Clothesline
You can clean spring clean and help raise money for diabetes programs!
Call the CDA clothesline (732-1125) for pick up of used clothing and household items.
KIDS WALK & WiN!
Did you know that your child’s school can host a JDF Kids Walk this spring?
The Kids Walk is an easy to implement educational fundraiser designed to increase diabetes
awareness and help raise more money for the cure for diabetes. Please ask your child’s principal
to implement the Kids Walk this Spring. A letter has been included for you to sign and give
to your principal. All fun, colourful display materials will be provided by JDF. When your
child’s school registers, your child’s name will be entered to win a knapsack, meter, Kids
Choice Cookbook & diabetes supplies!! Please call Rita at 931-1937 for more information.
Fundraising for CWD Support Group
Pharmasave in Coq. would like to offer our group a rebate of 5% on
the following products: greeting cards,
giftware, cosmetics (Revlon, Cover Girl, Maybelline, Bonne Bell &Fragrances)
& Pharmasave Private Label Products.
Just collect cash register receipt from the Pharmasave on Austin Ave. Ask neighbours, friends
& family to collect for us!
Dairyland UPC’s
We’re still collecting Dairyland UPC’s...bring them to each meeting for our group rebate
to help pay for newsletter costs,etc.
or mail to CWD; 609 Denton St; Coquitlam, BC, V3J 3V7
Email us yours ideas today!