Dear Loyal Family, Friends and New Supporters,

YES, STILL RIDING! MANY ISSUES WITH LIVING WITH T1D HOWEVER, I HAVE NEVER LET IT STOP ME!!!

First and foremost thank you for your continued support, generous donations and love especially while I was going through the difficult episode of losing my leg 14 years ago and more recently a complete shoulder replacement and 2 days later an emergency triple bypass. If it was not for all of you, my support team, I am not sure where life would be right now. Much love!!

Living with T1D for 51 years, I start to look back especially at age 71. Wow, I have been through a LOT, the regular management issues, every hour of every day (1/2 million hours) along with the major complications I have endured.  You know I have been heavely involved with diabetes advocacy, education, research and helping others deal. With this on my mind I am supporting DRIF because I want a CURE for my grandchildren and millions of others around the world. A Biological Cure is certainly around the corner. DRIF has been working diligently to accomplisg this. Take a look at diabetesresearch.org to see what the amazing group of scientisist and researchers are working on. Why aren't we all working together?

 DRIF has also moved into a new era with a great new management team!! New CEO Michael Burton, New scientific Head Matthais von Herrath and Marketing guru Michael Myers. This team will bring us to new heights. I want my money and fundraising to go directly to the people I know will be working on a biological cure for different stages of diabetes. 

 In 2022 we were able to pass $35 insullin for Medicare community. I was honored to introduce President Biden in the Rose Garden as he announced the IRA package that is just the start of more changes to come. Very Rewarding.

I intend to get back on the Run, Walk, Ride  Sept 14 at Cedar Creek Park.I have always been very positive about living with T1D, in fact I feel it has made me a better person. Yes, even after complications I still have never let it stop me from doing anything. It is a disease that tests you every hour of everyday, however you must educate yourself on how to do this. I find comfort in trying to help others. Today, I see so many great advances in the research of finding ways to better treat and cure T1D. The issue is we need funds to continue to do this.

I know many of you have already given generously to my cause. I graciously thank you and understand if you can’t give again. Please join the “Parant Team” — come ride, donate what ever you can, it is a cause I am passionate about. However, I will ask that you pass this along to others that might help. Especially those that have a connection to T1D and Type 2 diabetes..

So, I humbly ask you to donate to finding a biological cure for T1D. I would greatly appreciate it. Please pass along as social media is such a great way to reach others that may want to help in this endeavor.