Gettin' Ready for Number 9!

Roll & Stroll volunteers are gearing up for May of 2014 to continue building on the successes we've discovered over the first eight years!    In order to do that, we'd love your help!

The Roll & Stroll (Walk to Cure Diabetes) is JDRF's signature event.  We are a massive community in action.  The Walk is not all about walking, it is about sharing, celebrating, and most of all, Making a Difference!   

The 2013 Roll & Stoll raised a record breaking $113,000!    With your Help we know we can keep the momentum going.

• What:  JDRF Roll & Stroll Kick-off
• When:  Tuesday Sept 24th from 6-7pm (drinks and light appetizers will be served).
• Where:  Wicked Moose Bar & Grill - 1201 Eastgate Dr SE, Rochester. 

Please come and join us, as you'll meet some people and learn about numerous Roll & Stroll volunteer opportunities for the 2014 event.   To RSVP or for more information, contact Kara at kfischer@jdrf.org  or call 952 851 0770. 

... and the sun shined! $104,000 worth of shining!

Thanks everyone for coming, contributing, supporting the 2013 Roll & Stroll for JDRF!   With your help, we are able to raise over $104,000!   That is simply amazing.

Nice work everyone!  

We'll see you May 18th, 2014!    -- in the meantime, if you'd like to get involved in the planning or if you have suggestions to share, please email rollandstroll@hotmail.com

Thanks again.. and WOW!  Fantastic! 

If you have any pictures you'd like to see shared on this blog.. please email them to rollandstroll@hotmail.com    Thank you!

Rain or Shine!

Well, for 7 years we've been dodging the testy weather, let's hope we can do it again! 

We plan to hold the event Rain or Shine...  Currently the worst of the weather appears forecast for late afternoon... if it remains that way, we may tighten up the agenda, and shorten the walk distance. 

Please plan to come and be part of this great fundraising event Rain or Shine!

Below is the current plan, agenda-wise.. again, note, if weather dictates, these times could tighten up. 

Roll & Stroll Agenda

12:00 - 12:50 p.m.  

• Registration & Picnic Lunch
• Silent Auction Opens / Games Open

12:50 p.m.                             

• DJ’s gather participants

 1:00 p.m.                               

• Welcome & Celebrity Chairs Introduction
• Alan Reed and Robin Wolfram
• National Anthem 

1:15 p.m.                               

• Walk, run, or ride for JDRF
• Relax and Socialize
• Light Snack Provided

 

2:30 p.m.                               

Games Close

2:45 p.m.                               

Silent Auction Closes

Start announcing door prizes

3:15 (ish) p.m.                      

Start announcing silent auction winners

 

4pm:  Wrap up... and save the date:

2014 Roll & Stroll, Sunday, May 18, 2014

Here we go!

The 8th Annual Roll & Stroll is upon us!

Lots of great additions this season... amongst the greatest of which is 27 new teams!  TWENTY-SEVEN!    Wow!  

Additionally, Hy-Vee is on board catering a picnic lunch of hotdogs and chips.... be sure to hit registration before heading to the food truck.   We're also taking less chances with the wonderful weather we've had in the past... this year we'll have tent to tuck under, just in case!  

You may have already seen this PSA... but check it out, as Robin Wolfram and Alan Reed will be with us... which means, FUN!

Lots of Updates!

Things just keep moving in the planning arena as our May 19th Roll & Stroll for JDRF approaches!

The Bears Den Panckake Feed was a big hit... we raised $1394 for JDRF!   Many thanks to everyone who was able to attend, wished us well, volunteered or otherwise made a contribution!   This was the 4th year the Den hosted the event... We are so very grateful for their support! 

Enjoying pancakes and friends!

The Next Mom's Night out is right around the corner!   They'll be meeting at Mr. Pizza North on March 19th at 7pm for a great time!   This is a great chance to meet others and have a fun evening!  If you're interested in attending, or have any questions, please contact Jodi at jstt4th@aol.com or call her at (H) 507-289-2788, (C) 507-993-2571

Scarppin' for a Cure is also coming right up!   Kim has been running this event for several years now, and they always have a blast!  The event is an all day / night type of event... Starting April 20th at 8am.. and scrappin' up (haha.. I'm funny, wrappin' up) at 3am on April 21st!    You're generous donation of just $55 get's you the following!


INCLUDES:

• 18 hours of scrapbooking/card making/crafting FUN!

• Three meals/pop/water/coffee!

• Chance to win LOTS of door prizes

• Silent Auction (All money to JDRF!) – closes at Midnight.

• Make & Takes (Proceeds to JDRF!)

Registration Deadline:
March 30, 2013
Hurry!!
Space is limited!!
Lanesboro Community Hall
202 Parkway Avenue, N
Lanesboro, Minnesota


If you'd like more information, or would like to sign up.  Please contact Kim at khalvorson@ssd.k12.mn.us 

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Of course, then comes Roll & Stroll for JDRF on May 19th from 1-4pm !   We're back at Soldiers Field for a great walk, run, bike ride.. whatever you like.  Lots of games, prizes and a silent auction!   -- Don't forget the DJ! Alan Reed is back behind the mic!  

Mom's, Walk & Pancakes! - What a combo!

* If you'd like to register for Roll & Stroll... or simply make a donation.. please visit  http://www2.jdrf.org/site/TR/Walk-MN/Chapter-MinnDakotas4316?fr_id=2142&pg=entry   If you have any questions about how to use the site, feel free to drop Tom an email at rollandstroll@hotmail.com

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Please join us on Thursday, February 21st, for our next Mom's Night Out!

Rochester Area Mom's Night Out
Thursday, February 21 at 7:00 p.m.
CARLOS O'KELLY'S MEXICAN CAFE
4825 Hwy 52 N, Rochester

Please call or send RSVP to Jody Morbeck

(H) 507-289-2788, (C) 507-993-2571, (email) Jstt4th@aol.com

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The Walk to Cure Diabetes is coming up in just one week!  Make the trek to the Mall of America and support the effort... it's an amazing opportunity to make an impact!   Feb 23rd at Mall of America - and it's not too late to register, just visit  www.walk.jdrf.org  

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Pancake Feed!

All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Feed at the
Bears Den in Byron, MN - You'll also meet a
Princess Kay of the Milky Way finalist!

Saturday March 2nd from 7:30-10:30am.
Come enjoy breakfast and good company...
all while helping to fund research to find a cure for
Type-1 Diabetes


Cost is $7 per person
Family rate of $25
Ages 5 and under are free

Proceeds benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
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Excited to Announce!

Come join us at the March 2nd Pancake Feed for JDRF at the Bears Den in Byron.... along with great food you'll have a chance to meet Laura Mesenburg... Princess Kay of the Milky Way finalist! 

Laura is awesome in our Southeast Minnesota community, and we're very happy she is coming to support our event!  She'll even have her ButterHead with her!  What's a Butterhead?  Tradition of course, all finalist have their likeness carved from butter! 

The picture below captures the butter head carving.... and below that is Laura getting ready for the Byron Good Neighbor Days parade.

 Bring your kids... and meet the princess!

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Come join us in planning the 2013 Roll & Stroll!    Our next planning meeting is scheduled for Feb 6th at the Public Health building in Rochester.  We start at 5:15pm, but if you can't be there quite that early, just come as soon as you can!  All are welcome!

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Oh.. and more fun.. don't forget the next Mom's Night out is February 21st!   This is an evening intended for Mom's with Children with Type-1, and adults who have Type-1 themselves, to get together and enjoy the camaraderie.  Check out the details below...

• Rochester Area Mom's Night Out
  Thursday, February 21 at 7:00 p.m.
  CARLOS O'KELLY'S MEXICAN CAFE
  4825 Hwy 52 N, Rochester

Please call or send RSVP to Jody Morbeck
(H) 507-289-2788, (C) 507-993-2571, (email) Jstt4th@aol.com

Improvements!

The Roll & Stroll planning committee is hard at work making sure the May 19th event is even better then years past!  You'll see some improvements in the area the prize give-aways... additionally, we'll add tents and tables this year!

There are a lot of ways to get involved prior to Roll & Stroll as well. 

Tuesday, January 22 - Mom's Night Out!   An excellent chance for area Mom's to meet in a fun environment.   If you can't make it on Jan 22nd, keep the following dates in mind.... Feb 21st, March 19th & April 19th are all dates for future Mom's Night Out.

• Jan 22nd 7:00 P.M. 
• OLIVE GARDEN ITALIAN RESTAURANT , 380 17th Ave NW, Rochester 
• Please send RSVP to Jody Morbeck  Jstt4th@aol.com

March 2nd - Come for an All You Can Eat Pancake Feast at the Bears Den in Byron.  All proceeds will benefit the Roll & Stroll for JDRF.  It's a great way to meet people and helps raise some dollars for the cause... Bring the whole family! 

March 24th - Join us at Bounce World in Rochester as JDRF provides an update on research, and provides fundraising tips. Bring the whole family!  If you'd like to bounce after the food and presentation, you can do so unlimited for just $5.50.  

• 12:00 – 12:30 PM:  Pizza and pop
• 12:30 – 1:30 PM:  JDRF Presentation
• 1:30 – 8:00 PM:  Unlimited bouncing for anyone who is interested. 

NOW OPEN!

The May 19th Roll & Stroll is approaching and registration is Now Open!  You can register as an individual walker, register a new team or re-create a previous team... easy!   Just follow this JDRF link to find the Roll & Stroll for JDRF!

http://www2.jdrf.org/site/TR/Walk-MN/Chapter-MinnDakotas4316?fr_id=2142&pg=entry

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January 22nd is the next Mom’s Night Out!  This gathering is geared towards moms of children with type 1 diabetes. Nights out are scheduled at area restaurants and intended to be an opportunity for moms to get out for a fun evening of camaraderie and support.

•  Jan 22nd - 7pm
• Olive Garden, Rochester MN
• Please call or email Jody Morbeck with your RSVP.  She can be reached at 507-289-2788 or Jstt4th@aol.com

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More news to come regarding our sponsors, both returning and new!  Additionally, check back for information on some upcoming events, including a Pancake Breakfast, a Scrappin' party, and a totally fun afternoon at Bounce World! 

A New Sponsor!

Roll & Stroll is excited to announce we've received a new sponsor in BCF Technology USA.  

BCF team members found a way to get some exercise while raising funds for Charities.  The more they exercised the more they were able to contribute!   Very good idea!  The picture below shows Sara and Shelly (both far right) receiving the check at the BCF Office.  Another planning committee member, Wendy, is not pictured but taking the photo.

Thanks BCF and welcome aboard!