The JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes

The Fairfield county chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) will host its annual fall “Walk to Cure Diabetes” from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, October 9th at Calf Pasture Beach in Norwalk. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.

Kevin Canavan, executive director of the JDRF, says that more than 1,200 attendees are expected to participate in the walk to raise to raise money for diabetes research.

The event is a fun-filled family event, including refreshments, entertainment, vendors, prizes, and giveaways. Special guests include newscaster Kristen Cusato from News 8, U.S. Congressman Jim Himes, and Norwalk Mayor Richard Moccia. D.J. Jim Nuzzo, from Dance to the Music, will provide music for the event, and activities for the children include a bounce house, giant slide, and obstacle course. The Darien Lions Club will also be selling hamburgers, donated from Shop Rite. All proceeds go to the JDRF.

Canavan says the public is welcome to attend. “It’s not too late to join the cause,” he said.

About the JDRF
JDRF, the world’s leading charitable funder of type 1 diabetes research, was founded in 1970 by the parents of children with juvenile diabetes – a disease which strikes children suddenly, makes them insulin-dependent for life, and carries the constant threat of devastating complications. Since inception, JDRF has provided more than $1 billion in direct funding to diabetes research. Eighty five percent of JDRF’s expenditures directly support research and research-related education. JDRF’s mission is constant, to find a cure for diabetes and prevent and treat its complications through the support of research. 

 For volunteer opportunities, donations or information, call 203-854-0658 or visit www.jdrf.org/fairfieldcounty.