As you know, Kaci was diagnosed with type 1 (juvenile) diabetes in July of 2009 (just about a month ago), and she is just 7 years old. She will be insulin-dependent for the rest of her life. She is subjected to 4 finger pricks and 4 shots every day. In addition to his rigorous blood testing and insulin shots, everything she consumes must be weighed and measured, and her blood levels, at times, need to be checked while she sleeps and plays. Kaci is always a trooper and rarely complains. As you all know, she is full of smiles, laughs, amidst her daily diabetes routine. Kaci continually amazes us and is a blessing to have in our lives as a daily reminder of spirit, humility, and a positive attitude.
There are many devastating diseases in our world right now, and that saddens us. The difference with juvenile diabetes is that wiping it out of existence is extremely attainable and within reach. Kaci often asks us, “When is my diabetes going to go away?” It’s a painful question to answer looking at her beaming and hopeful eyes. We feel confident a positive answer will be available before she goes to high school.
Please understand, we are not trying to have a pity session. We truly believe that out of every difficulty comes something good. As parents, it’s our instinct from the moment our kids are born to protect them from any harm. We must do everything in our power to help find a cure for her.
The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) is the #1 non-profit funder of diabetes research worldwide. One of JDRF’s largest fundraising events is the “Walk to Cure Diabetes.”. This year’s walk will be held on Saturday. October 31st at Mueller Lake Park at 10:00 a.m.
If you are interested, there are three ways you can help us make a difference for Kaci:
· You can join our Family Team, which consists of family and friends who collect pledges and walk with us.
· Send your donation and contact others in your circle of family and friends to donate as well. Just contact us and we will send you a pledge form. If you choose to raise donations yourself, you may forward this letter or write your own.
· You can send our family a tax-deductible contribution in any amount, made payable to JDRF. We will deliver any donations in Kaci’s honor the morning of the Walk.
Thank you for helping our family team meet our goal of raising $300 this year. ($100 for each month since she has been diagnosed at the time of the walk) Thank you for your support and we would be honored to see you at the Walk on October 31st!
The Borchgardts
Clint, Andrea, Kaci and Bailey :)
*** Please click on the links at the upper right hand side of this blog to make your donation to Kaci, me or Bailey! We are all working together on this one!***
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