Personal Fundraising Page for Heather Madsen

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Let's see how far we can exceed this goal! JDRF is in need of funds for research.

Fundraising Amount=$9,265.00 ; Goal=$7,000.00
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  • Dr. Bruce Bode
  • Kurt Lovell
  • Courtland Phillips
  • Greg Benoit
  • CentricsIT, LLC
  • Taylor English Duma LLP
  • Novo Nordisk, Inc.
  • Senator Burt Jones
  • Mr. & Mrs. Jack & Kathy Womack
  • Jason Crandall
  • Schroder Public Relations
  • Douglas Stockel

I am excited to announce I have been selected as a member of Atlanta’s ONE Group by the JDRF Georgia Chapter. As an honoree, I have made a personal pledge to raise at least $7,000 for type 1 research. I would like to invite you to support this cause that is very dear to me.

My husband, Matthew Madsen was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of 5. Back then it meant: super worried parents, lots of finger pricks, at least 4 insulin shots daily, trips to the doctor & hospital, limitations from doing normal kid activities, and most important to him at the time, no Halloween candy :(.  Luckily, since then he has matured and the thing most important to him is being healthy. Through advancements in insulin and technology he is able to live a life that seems normal to others. He focuses on eating healthy and working out to help maintain proper blood levels. Unfortunately, no matter how hard one tries, eliminating the blood sugar spikes or drops is currently impossible. This causes those affected to become nauseous, irritated, lethargic or even worse, unconscious. Type 1 also has serious long term effects on a body.

JDRF really needs your funds to continue research to eliminate this disease.  If I could take away T1D from Matthew and all of the others affected right now, I would. While this is not possible, I CAN and WILL show my support and help raise funds to find a cure for Matthew and the thousands of others affected by this disease.

You can donate now, or buy tickets to join me at The ONE Party held on November 5th at The Estate on Atlanta. The ONE party will include a presentation of honorees, cocktails, fine cuisine, music and dancing. Matthew and I will be there! It will be a fun time!

I cannot thank you enough for your support. It means the world!

God Bless,

-Heather


ABOUT JDRF

JDRF is the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. JDRF’s goal is to progressively remove the impact of T1D from people’s lives until we achieve a world without T1D. JDRF collaborates with a wide spectrum of partners and is the only organization with the scientific resources, regulatory influence, and a working plan to better treat, prevent, and eventually cure T1D.

As the largest charitable supporter of T1D research, JDRF is currently sponsoring $530 million in scientific research in 17 countries. In 2012 alone, JDRF provided more than $110 million to T1D research. More than 80 percent of JDRF’s expenditures directly support research and research-related education. In 2012 Forbes magazine named JDRF one of its five All-Star charities, citing the organization’s efficiency and effectiveness.


 

Donors and Comments

Chris Bennett  gave $50.00 11/6/2014
Andrew Rodriguez  gave $75.00 11/5/2014
Matching Gift  pledged to give $100.00 11/5/2014
Kristin Pellegrin  gave $50.00 11/4/2014
"Wish I could make it to the party!"
Ashleigh and Geoff Van Thiel  gave  11/4/2014
"Heather and Matthew, you are doing amazing things! We wish you the best and glad we can contribute to a great cause. Love you both!"
Douglas Anania  gave $250.00 11/4/2014
Michelle Wood  gave $500.00 11/4/2014
"Michelle Wood and everyone at Centennial Holding are excited to donate to such a great cause. Looking forward to the event tomorrow and good luck Heather!"
Joan Horner  gave  11/4/2014
MELANIE SNARE  gave $50.00 11/3/2014
"So proud of you for making a difference to something so close to your heart. So bummed I can't make it to the event! But I am there in spirit and cheering you on! XOXO - Mel"
Friend of JDRF  gave  9/24/2014
Andrea Pagnotta  gave $100.00 10/27/2014
Rick Dazet  gave $100.00 10/27/2014
Deanne Raynes  gave $50.00 10/27/2014
"So happy to support you in finding a cure for Diabetes. We love you both ! Love, Aunt Deanne and Uncle Bill"
Tina & Desi Romano  gave $50.00 10/27/2014
"Love you both!!!"
Jena Dowdee  gave $50.00 10/27/2014
"Good Luck on your Fundraising!! You got this!"
Paul and Michelle Chancey  gave $25.00 10/18/2014
Randy & Judy Castro  pledged to give  10/16/2014
Julie & Kent Perry  pledged to give  10/16/2014
Martha Bonn  gave  10/15/2014
Alexandra Dorman  gave $25.00 10/13/2014
"Thanks for taking on the challenge to raise awareness and fund a diabetes cure, Heather!"
Paul & Karen Post  gave $25.00 10/9/2014
Ryan Madsen  gave $500.00 10/6/2014
Alicia Oalmann  gave $50.00 10/6/2014
"So happy to join Heather and Matthew in the fight against this disease! Love ya'll! Love, Alicia Oalmann & Nick McDaniel"
Joan Horner  commented  9/25/2014
"Good Luck! I love you both!"
Rachel and John Cilwa  gave $25.00 9/25/2014
"Good luck With your fundraising efforts!"
Deborah Oalmann  gave  9/24/2014
"Good luck with your efforts, Heather!"
Ray and Erin Fernandez  gave  9/23/2014
Ricky and Kim Canepa  gave $25.00 9/22/2014
"Thank you for all you are doing Heather! This disease really hit home now that I have a soon to be son in law with type 1. I hope you exceed all of your wildest expectations!"
Sherri Houin  gave $25.00 9/21/2014
"Wishing you all the best and I hope you reach your goal."
Linda Madsen  gave  9/19/2014
"You are an amazing wife for our son, Matthew!!! Thank you for being all in for THE CURE!! We are very blessed to have you in our family! Love, Peter and Linda Madsen"
Crystal Cazenave  gave $25.00 9/19/2014
"I hope you reach your goal tonight! Good luck! Love ya!"
Christopher Madsen  gave $100.00 9/19/2014
"I LOVE that you are doing this! One of the two BEST :) sister-in-laws a guy could ever have. You rock."
robert madsen  gave $250.00 9/19/2014
"Heather, We are most proud of you for doing this. Grandpa and Grandma Madsen"
Hannah McAllister  gave $50.00 9/19/2014
"So excited that you are doing this! Good luck!! You're going to crush it! :)"
Tyra & Chris Canepa  gave $100.00 9/19/2014
"Yall are doing such a great job supporting research to find a cure for Type 1 Diabetes!! Love yall!"
Magnolia Enterprises, Inc  gave $500.00 9/19/2014
"Good luck reaching your goal!!!"
Jill Marie Kenyon  gave $25.00 9/19/2014
"Good luck with your fundraising & thanks for all of your hard work & dedication to such an amazing cause."
Anonymous  gave  9/19/2014
"Good for You! We love you guys and hope your fundraising efforts, along with the subsequent research, make a substantial benefit toward Type 1 diabetes."
Amber Deano  gave  9/19/2014
Monique Dazet  gave $50.00 9/19/2014
"Love ya'll! Monique & Christen"
Stephanie Bigner  gave $25.00 9/18/2014
"Good luck Heather. I too am close to someone with this disease and would love for them to find a cure."
Robin Deano  gave $100.00 9/18/2014
"We love you both!"
Robert Rapp  gave $25.00 9/18/2014
Vickie Smith  gave  9/18/2014
"Hope you exceed your goal. Love Uncle Vic and Aunt Vickie"
Heather Marie Canepa  gave $100.00 9/16/2014
"Help me turn "Type One into Type None""