Research Update! Laser Tag! .. and more!

The May 20th Roll & Stroll at Soldiers Field is drawing near.... but in the meantime....

Come join us at the House of Bounce on March 25th for an exciting update on Type-1 Research. The information is priceless, and it's followed with Pizza & Pop... and unlimited use of laser tag, monkey bounce, games and slides!

The House of Bounce is our host on Sunday March 25th from 12:15-5pm! Space is limited so please RSVP to Kara at kfischer@jdrf.org by March 21st to save your spot!

House of Bounce is located at 6301 Bandel RD NW in Rochester.

Mark your calendars for a few other events fast approaching...

See details below

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It's time for another Mom's Night Out! Tuesday March 20th 7pm, the mom's are meeting at the Olive Garden in Rochester. It's great chance to meet others who are connected to and impacted by Type-1 diabetes... what a great network to have the opportunity to join!

Please call or send RSVP to Jody Morbeck
(H) 507-289-2788, (C) 507-993-2571

(email) Jstt4th@aol.com

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Scrappin' For a Cure is set for April 14th...9:00 am Sat. until 9 am Sunday! - at the Lanesboro Community Center. Food, Door prizes, Silent Auction - Contact Kim atjshalvor@acegroup.cc or 507-421-7174 for more details and to register. This has been a successful event over the past years, and many are looking forward to scrappin' again!

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3rd Annual All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Feed for JDRF at the Bears Den in Byron. Join us Saturday April 28th to help us get a step closer to finding a cure!

• Pancake Feed for JDRF Type-1
• Bears Den, 845 High Point Dr NE in Byron
• April 28th - 7:30-10:30am
• Cost - $7 per person / Family max of $25

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May 20th - 7th Annual Roll & Stroll! Join us at Soldiers Field in Rochester, MN for another great day of family, friends and fun! Year after year you continue to amaze... we're so looking forward to seeing you all again soon!

The day will once again be filled with music, games, prizes, a silent auction.. and of course, the spirit of a cure! There is no minimum registration fee.. but $100 raised with snag you a fantastic Roll & Stroll t-shirt!

Mom's Night Out - February

Here's a great chance for you mom's to get together.. details below

Rochester Area Mom's Night Out
Thursday, February 16 - 7:00 P.M.
MR. PIZZA NORTH
4040 - 28th St. NW, Rochester
Please call or send RSVP to Jody Morbeck
(H) 507-289-2788, (C) 507-993-2571, (email) Jstt4th@aol.com

This group is a Mom’s Night Out, for 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.

Roll & Stroll! - What's up?

Hey all.. we're getting geared up for another successful Roll & Stroll to be held on May 20th!

There's a lot going on.. check it out below! -- check back, as we'll add details regarding the next area "Mom's Night Out"

• Our next planning meeting is Feb 6th 5:30pm, at the Olmsted Public Health Building, located at 2100 Campus Drive SE, Rochester.
• Scrappin' For a Cure is set for April 14th...9:00 am Sat. until 9 am Sunday! - at the Lanesboro Community Center. Food, Door prizes, Silent Auction - Contact Kim at jshalvor@acegroup.cc or 507-421-7174 for more details and to register. This has been a successful event over the past years, and many are looking forward to scrappin' again!
  
• Pancakes for a Cure-Sake, is set for April 28th from 7;30-10:30am at the Bears Den in Byron. The Den has raised over $2000 for JDRF through the past pancake breakfast events.
  

Mom's Night Out!

Tuesday Jan 17th! Mom’s Night Out, for 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.

This month is scheduled at:

HUHOT in Apache Mall

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

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!

Great Turnout!

Wow! You all amaze me! It was a great turnout! We sure hope you had a great time, and we'd appreciate feedback, both positive and constructive... if you have feedback to share, please drop us an email at rollandstroll@hotmail.com

Our current fund raising totals are in.... and thanks to all your efforts, we increased significantly over 2009..... wow... we just love all of you!

Roll & Stroll 2010 has raised over $44,000! You people are amazing! We're so lucky to be surrounded by so many who want to make a difference and help fund research for a cure!

Click the link below to see photo's taken by a good friend Tom Woo... check them out and check back for some slide shows to be created...

Roll & Stroll Pictures

Thanks again everyone! Great job!

Roll & Stroll for JDRF.wmv

More Details

Below you'll find some additional details of the 2010 event. We start with registration at noon on May 16th, then the party continues with the walk/run/ride kicking off at 1pm. If you'd like to request a Roll & Stroll Flier you can do so by sending an email to rollandstroll@hotmail.com

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General:
This family friendly event is organized by local families who are touched by diabetes. We promise a day filled with friendship, camaraderie, games, music and FUN! Bike, walk, rollerblade, skateboard, jog or push a stroller/wagon, etc. along a 3 mile course (1 1/2 miles out & back) starting at Soldier's Memorial Field.

Roll & Stroll benefits the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). JDRF's mission is to find a cure for diabetes and its complications. Over 85% of all funds raised goes directly to research.

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Team Spirit Award:
The 2nd annual Team Spirit will be award at this years' Roll & Stroll! Your team will be asked to march past the judges and will be judged on team attire! Be creative, have fun! Click HERE for some team spirit ideas.

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How to Register Online:
Registration for the 2010 Roll & Stroll is managed via the JDRF National website, "Walk Central." After registering, you can return to Walk Central whenever you'd like and take advantage of the handy online fundraising tools to create your personal fundraising page, track online donations, and watch your goal thermometer rise!

REGISTERING IS QUICK and EASY
Click HERE to go directly to the Roll & Stroll registration page!

1. Click on "Register for This Walk"

2. Enter your personal information

3. Select "Team Walker." If you had a team last year, use the pull-down menu to locate the team name. If you are NEW, then click on CREATE A NEW TEAM. Enter additional information and click "Continue."

4. To use the online fundraising tools at Walk Central, create a username and password (you must enter a new one each year).

Here we go!

Wow! There's lots of activity! Teams are forming for Roll & Stroll and soon we'll be out and about at Soldiers Field for the 5th Annual event, May 16th!

Wednesday I'll post some details on fund raising... with 2 weeks to go... it's time to go!

Thanks everyone for supporting this event!

Great Morning!

Wow! What a fantastic day! Over $1100 was raised at the Bears Den Pancake Feed!

Thanks to all who attended, volunteered and wished us well! Also a great thanks to the Bears Den for hosting and supporting our efforts!

Below is a slide show capturing some of the mornings festivities.

Breakfast Guests

We have a couple guests from KAAL joining our efforts on Saturday April 17th. Anchors Ericka Miller and Betsy Singer will be among the dedicated volunteers that morning. Should be a fun time, and thanks in advance to everyone who plans to attend!

Please spread the word of the 7am-10:30am All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Feed!

Sneaker Sales

Along with hosting the Pancake Feed for JDRF (details in the post below), the Bears Den will be selling paper Sneakers that you can put your name on, and they will use it to decorate the Restaurant and Bar. Sneaker sales should start soon! They're just a $1 donation, so please contribute if you can!

Then in May.... join us for the 5th annual Roll & Stroll for JDRF to be held on May 16 from noon to 4pm at Rochester Soldiers Field! Come out and join us for a great afternoon! There will be music, games, prizes, silent auction, and you can walk, run or ride the 3 mile course! This really is a family fun event.

Hope to see you April 17th at the Bears Den and May 16th at Soldiers Field!

Pancake Feed!

All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Feed at the
Bears Den in Byron, MN
Saturday April 17th from 7:00-10:30am.
Come enjoy breakfast and good company...
all while helping to fund research to find a cure for
Type-1 Diabetes

Cost is $6 per person
Family rate of $20
Ages 5 and under are free

Proceeds benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
Check back regularly for updates on this Pancake Feed
as well as information on the 5th Annual Roll & Stroll for JDRF.

Mom's Night Out!

A message from Jody... If you're looking to connect, this is a great opportunity!

Mom's Night Out
Tuesday, March 16 at 7:00 p.m.
Carlos O'Kelly's Mexican Cafe
4825 Hwy 52 N, Rochester
Please RSVP to Jody Morbeck5
07-289-2788 or
Jstt4th@aol.com Hope to see you there!

T-Shirt Design Contest!

Something new for this years Roll & Stroll is a t-shirt design contest! The winning design will receive a fantastic prize, along with seeing others wear their artwork!

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

Wendy's Night!

Wendy's North in Rochester will donate 10% of sales from 5:30-7:30 this evening to Roll & Stroll for JDRF! Please consider grabbing a bite!

We're still seeking sponsorships for the May 16th Roll & Stroll. I if you're interested, or know someone who is, please drop us a line at rollandstroll@hotmail.com

We are rolling...

... and soon will be strolling! The 2010 event planning is well underway, and should prove to be yet another fantastic time! We will start providing more frequent updates at this link, as things start to heat up!

If you have any questions regarding anything from, how do I participate, how do I contribute, to how can my business sponsor this event... any questions at all, please don't hesitate to email us at rollandstroll.blopspot.com

Thanks everyone... it's going to be another great year!

2010 Roll & Stroll - Date Change!

Hi everyone! Sure hope you've had a fantastic year! Hard to believe it's time to get to work planning our 5th Annual Roll & Stroll, but it is!

Please note the date change. The event will be held May 16th, 2010. Check back here often, as updates will be coming each week, even more so as we get closer!

Contributions keep climbing1

Wow! We've seen continued contributions for this years Roll & Stroll! You are amazing! We received notice that we've now climbed over $35,000! Awesome!

Thanks everyone! Please continue to accept contributions!

Roll & Stroll 2009 Pictures!

I've attached a link to Tom Woo's webshots. He has taken some great pictures for your viewing! I've been slow about it, but I'm working some into a slideshow that I'll post here as well.

http://family.webshots.com/photo/2275237020034296213jFUiuP

$29,000 and counting!

Excellent! We came together for a fun afternoon, and JDRF receives $29,000! That's plain sweet!

Please keep accepting contributions... as traditionally donations keep coming for a few weeks. Additional contributions can be made online at http://www.jdrf.org or be sent directly to JDRF at the following address:

JDRF
Attn: Roll & Stroll
2626 82nd Street, Suite 225
Bloomington, MN 55425

Thanks again everyone! Keep checking back... I'll be sure to reflect any updates to the total. Also, photo slide shows from Sunday are coming soon!

Wow! Great Fun!

Thanks so much for making the 2009 Roll & Stroll such great fun! We sure hope everyone enjoyed themselves! I know I sure love seeing all the smiles around the park!

Congtatulations to Team Patty for winning the 1st ever Team Spirit award... and to John Hardy's BBQ for sponsoring the award!

We should have the fundraising totals Monday, and I'll post them right here. Also I'll work up some slide shows in the next couple of days and add them as well!

Awesome job, you're amazing people and we will find a cure!

Get out your Rollin' and Strollin' shoes!

Hi Again! It's less than 24 hours to the start of registration for the 4th Annual Roll & Stroll!

Passion. Creativity. Enthusiasm.

Those are the 3 elements the judges will be looking for when they award the 1st ever Roll & Stroll Team Spirit Award -- sponsored by John Hardy's BBQ!

I've been watching the weather like a hawk, and it's shaping up very nicely... we'll wake up a bit chilly, but should reach the 60's by noon with plenty of sunshine! We might have a little wind, so be sure to dress for that...

Remember, there's still time to register... and still time to contribute! The information below is 'How-To" use the online tool... and keep in mind, you also can register at the Roll & Stroll beginning at noon on May 17th.

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To register online: Go to http://www.jdrf.org/ and click “Register” under the sneaker icon. Find the Register Now section (right side of page). Use the Select a State drop down box to Select MN. Click the “Find Walk” button then click on “Rochester”.

If you want to donate to a walker who has already formed a team... you can go to http://www.jdrf.org/ and click "Donate" under the sneaker icon. On the left hand side you'll see a section that allows you to search by the walkers name, or team name, or state. Please find them and show your support!
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Still time to register!

Wow! Just days away! To register, click here...jdrg.org.

Bring some lawn chairs, blankets or whatever you like.. spend some time with us and relax on a beautiful Sunday afternoon! Still looking like it will be mostly sunny!

T's have arrived!

The Roll & Stroll t-shirts have arrived, and they're looking good!

The weather also seems to be looking sweet, keep those fingers crossed!

http://www.weather.com/outlook/travel/businesstraveler/weekend/USMN0632?from=36hr_topnav_business