JADEN IS BACK IN VANDERBILT FOR ANOTHER ROUND OF CHEMO, PLEASE PRAY FOR HIM! I WILL BE SURE TO KEEP YOU UPDATED ON JADEN.
WE WERE BLESSED TO HAVE BILL LOFFER, AND KIM MILLER IN FOR A VISIT. THEY ARE FROM THE GRAND AERIE OF THE FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES. WE ARE VERY EXCITED TO REPORT THAT THINGS ARE MOVING ALONG WONDERFULLY!!
THERE WILL BE A PRESS CONFERENCE ON MAY 11, 2009 ABOUT THE DIABETES BENEFIT CONCERT. THIS WILL BE LOCATED AT THE FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES 3423, LOCATED ON FORT CAMPBELL BLVD IN HOPKINSVILLE, KY. THE PRESS CONFERENCE IS TO TAKE PLACE AT 7PM.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT ME: 270-874-7040
TICKETS FOR THE CONCERT WILL BE:
$20 PER ADULT
$10 PER CHILD 12 & UNDER
WE PLAN TO HAVE LIVE MUSIC, FOOD, DRINK, DIABETIC SCREENING, RAFFLES, INFORMATION ON THE FUTURE DIABETES RESEARCH CENTER, AND MORE.
GOD BLESS!
HEATHER
1ST FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLE’S
AERIE AND AUXILIARY 3423 – JADEN WILLHITE
DIABETES RESEARCH CENTER BENEFIT CONCERT
JUNE 20, 2009
Located at the viceroy THEATER in Oak grove, KY
(Exit 86)
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There are an estimated 23.6 million children and adults in the United States; or 7.8% of the population, who have diabetes. Diabetes is the fifth deadliest disease in the United States.
Diabetes can lead to severe illness and death:
- Heart Disease and stroke account for 65% of deaths in people with diabetes.
- 73% of adults with diabetes have high blood pressure.
- Between 12,000 and 24,000 new cases of blindness are caused by diabetes each year.
- Diabetes is a leading cause of Kidney failure.
- In 2005, more than 46,000 people with diabetes began treatment for the end stages of renal disease.
- $116 billion in medical cost was spent on diabetes in 2007
The Fraternal Order of Eagles is known throughout the United States and Canada by their motto of “People Helping People.” Their commitment to the human race has brought them notice from The University of Iowa. The University of Iowa and the Eagle’s have a vision that will make a significant difference in the lives of millions of people who are impacted by diabetes.
This year the Eagle’s began a The Campaign for The Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center at The University of Iowa. Several of the University’s clinical departments are listed among the top 10 nationwide, and The University of Iowa’s Children’s Hospital was recently ranked #20 in the country by CHILD magazine. This is the perfect place for a new leading diabetes Research Center.
Jaden Willhite is an 11-year-old autistic leukemia patient, who is also a diabetic. It is his wish to “help other diabetics get cured.” When Jaden asked if anyone could help him raise money to help this cause, the Fraternal Order of Eagles put a plan in motion. Together, we hope to fulfill our shared vision of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center.
The Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center Benefit Concert can change the lives of millions of people… look forward to a brighter future for diabetics around the world. Please join us in our quest to make a difference.
FOE Chairman: Glenn Groebli
Co-Chairperson: Heather Willhite
