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"Thanks to the ongoing support of companies like Nordstrom, family teamsand individuals, we are able to help fund the best diabetes researchworldwide," said Nadine Heichel, executive director of the Juvenile DiabetesResearch Foundation Northwest. "I look forward to the day when we find a curethat allows the individuals and families affected by diabetes to live withoutthe restraints of this devastating disease."
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This year's Beat the Bridge Youth Ambassador, Chloe Bacik looks forward toa cure for diabetes too. Eleven-year-old Chloe and her brother Leighton, 29,both live with type 1 diabetes.
"Looking at me, you would think I'm just a regular everyday kid," Chloesaid. "But, I'm not. I have diabetes. For seven years, my family and I havestruggled and strived, trying to manage my diabetes. Diabetes has beenfrustrating, scary, and downright annoying so I'm hoping for a cure realsoon."
Approximately 1,000 Nordstrom employees and JDRF supporters volunteeredover 5,000 hours this year for the Nordstrom Beat the Bridge to Beat Diabetesevents. "We are proud of how committed our employees have been over the past26 years to Nordstrom Beat the Bridge to Beat Diabetes," said Brent Harris,Nordstrom executive vice president and regional manager for Washington/Alaska."Along with the dedication of JDRF, local businesses and the community,everyone involved plays a vital role in raising the funds needed to bring uscloser to finding a cure for diabetes."
The Nordstrom Beat the Bridge to Beat Diabetes competitive 8K is thefourth largest 8K race in the country. Non-competitive events included a Four-mile Family Walk, a One-Mile Fun Run and a Diaper Derby which provided fun forthe entire family. Spectators were invited to participate in a variety ofactivities and entertainment.
Proceeds from Nordstrom Beat the Bridge to Beat Diabetes, includingregistration fees and pledges, benefit the Northwest chapter of the JuvenileDiabetes Research Foundation. Pledges for this year's event will be acceptedthrough June 6 for prize eligibility. Major sponsors of the 2008 eventinclude: Nordstrom, PACCAR, Group Health, Brooks, Wells Fargo, ClearChannelOutdoor, STAR 101.5, KOMO 4 TV, KOMO 1000 Radio and Puget Sound BusinessJournal.
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, the world's leading nonprofit,nongovernmental funder of diabetes research, was founded in 1970 by theparents of children with type 1 diabetes-a disease that strikes childrensuddenly, makes them insulin dependent for life, and carries the constantthreat of devastating complications. JDRF contributes more money directly todiabetes research than any other non-governmental health agency in the world.JDRF's mission is constant: to find a cure for diabetes and its complicationsthrough the support of research. The Northwest chapter serves people inWashington, Montana, and Alaska through advocacy efforts, online support andresources, educational events, research updates, fundraisers, and Northwestdiabetes resources.
For more information, please visit www.jdrfnorthwest.org, call (800) 925-5533 or e-mail [email protected]..
Editor's Note: Attached is a list of 2007 Nordstrom Beat the Bridge toBeat Diabetes 8K race winners.2007 NORDSTROM BEAT THE BRIDGE 8K
