JDRF fundraiser - BEER!

Come join the festivities at the Wicked Moose... it's an Oktoberfest celebration, filled with music and beer tasting. $10 at the door... with proceeds going to JDRF!

• Date: 10/7


• Time: 5:30pm


• What: Taste Seasonal Beers & Enjoy Appetizers

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Also note: Planning is underway for Roll & Sroll 2012. If you'd like to help with the planning, please drop an email to rollandstroll@hotmail.com

Some Updates!

Wow.. we're off to a roaring start as we lead up to the May 15th Roll & Stroll!

Thanks to the following side events... for some great dollars raised!

• Wendy's Restaurant - $98.60


• Famous Dave's BBQ - $438


• Bears Den Pancake Feed - $1000

We're also looking forward to haering the results of Kim's Scrappin' for a Cure!

Watch for some friendly faces talking about Roll & Stroll on the news over the next few weeks.
KAAL is our Media Sponsor, and they are behind us!

• They will run several PSA's with the In Your Neighborhood segment.


• Add Roll & Stroll to the ticker


• Add Roll & Stroll ot a Weekend To-Do's section


• May 12th, live interview with Tom during the 6am news.


• If you visit their website at kaaltv.com you will find a link to DONATE or Join A Team on the right hand side of the website... be at sure to visit!


• Betsy Singer will join us on walk day!


• KAAL has a team walking with us!

KTTC is also pitching in with the following interviews.. very nice coverage

• May 2nd - Vinny will be spreading the word on the 5pm News


• May 7th & 8th - Emma will be speaking of Roll & Stroll on Around Town


• May 9th - Shelly will be joining the noon News.. sharing our story.

Check back later this week to learn more about this years Team Spirit Award! Looking forward to seeing you all!

Lots of things coming up!

Hey all.. Roll & Stroll is on track for May 15th... but in the meantime, there are many ways you can connect!

Roll & Stroll Committee Meeting is Monday, April 4, 2011 at 5:30 pm in the Public Health Building, Rochester. Thank you Wendy for making the room arrangements.

Wendy's Night: April 7, 2011 --- 5:30 - 7:30 pm --- 55th Street, NW Rochester.

Mom's Night Out: April 14, 2011 Famous Dave's -- NW Rochester start: 7 PM

Bear's Den All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Feed: April 16, 2011 --- Byron --- 7:30am-10:30am

Scrappin for A Cure: April 16, 2011 ---- Lanesboro --- start time: 9:00 am - 3:00am

T-Shirt Design Contest!

Back by popular demand.... the Roll & Stroll T-shirt design contest! The winning design will receive a fantastic prize, along with seeing others wear their artwork! Start thinking of designs now!

Details about the contest will be coming soon... Looking forward to seeing you all again!

More stuff!

While the planning for Roll & Stroll is well underway,we wanted to let you know of other Fundraisers coming in support of our efforts!

Saturday April 9th 7;30am to 10:30am: The Bears Den in Byron is hosting an All-You-Can-Eat Pancake feed... This is the 2nd year the Bears Den has stepped forward with this great support!

Saturday April 16th 9am-3am!: Scrappin' For A Cure in Lanesboro.. Details below.

Scrappin' For a Cure!! A fund raising event for the
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

Lanesboro Community Hall
202 Parkway Ave N
Lanesboro MN

Your $55 event fee includes:

• 18 Hours of Scrapbooking, card making & crafting fun!
• 3 Meals and lots of snacks!
• Many chances to win Door Prizes!
• Great Silent Auction - all money goes to JDRF!
• Stampin' Up Make & Takes - proceeds to JDRF!
• Stampin' Up and Creative Memories consultants will be onsite with products for sale... 10% will go to JDRF.

Registration Deadline is March 25th.

If you have questions or to request a registration form, please contact Kim Halvorson at 507-467-2681 or by cell at 507-421-7174

Fun for 2011!

The volunteer planning committee is discussing many fun events for this years Roll & Stroll! If you'd like to volunteer with the planning or on event day. Please send us an email at rollandstroll@hotmail.com

• What: Roll & Stroll is people coming together to raise money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, while showing support for those we love. This years event is estimated to take us over 1/4 Million dollars raised! Great work everyone!
• Why: There is no cure. Type 1 diabetes can affect many major organs in your body, including your heart, blood vessels, nerves, eyes and kidneys. Eventually, diabetes complications may be disabling or even life-threatening.
• When: May 15, 2011, 1-4pm (registration starts at noon)
• Where: Soldiers Field, Rochester MN - Picnic Shelter next to golf course

We're bringing back many of the favorites...

• Alan Reed as DJ!
• T-shirt design contest!
• Team Spirit Award!
• Games and Prizes!
• Silent Auction!
• Celebrity Hosts!

We'll be sharing details on all these fun happenings, as well as new side events that are popping up all around the area! Check back regularly!