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

Congrats to Team Hanfster!

Team Hanfster won the Pre-registration drawing... Enjoy your gift card to Target!

We sure are looking forward to seeing everyone on Sunday... and with hopes of not jinxing, the weather is still looking very very good! KTTC did mention during the weather tonight, that we're in for a good weekend, which will be great for the Stay Out Of the Sun run, and.. they added.. for the Roll & Stroll!

Woo hoooo... cooo cooo ca choo!

Team Spirit Award - Sponsored by John Hardy's!

Well, by now you've likely heard us chatter about a Team Spirit Award... not only will you receive a uniquely crafted 'trophy', but also receive a meal for 20 from John Hardy's BBQ! It will be packaged in a fashion that you can take it to a park, backyard, or anyplace you want to celebrate!

Let's see some creativity! Have some fun!

Wow! It's almost time!

Can't wait to see you all at Soldiers Field on May 17th. You have such a great cure finding spirit! Here's an outline of how the day will shape up.

May 17th, Rochester Soldiers Field
Noon - Registration Begins
Play Games
Bid on Silent Auction
Check out the great prizes

1pm - Welcome!

1:10 - Head on the course for your Roll and/or Stroll!

3pm - Silent Auction closes
Entertainment by Rochester Civic Theatre's Showstoppers!

3:30 - Prize winners announced

4pm - Thank you!

Prize Drawing for Early Registration!

Anyone registered online by May 8th will be entered into a drawing for a $100 Target Gift Card

The 1st ever TEAM SPIRIT AWARD will be presented at this years event for the team demonstrating the most spirit! Get creative...have FUN!

2 Weeks From Today!

The tee-shirt order is going in... the sponsors are on board... the media attention is lined up... now it's logistics time! Time to work through the details of event day... we can't wait!

If you want to be involved in what is likely the last planning meeting, you are more then welcome to join us! We'll meet Monday May 4th at 5:30. - 2100 Campus Drive SE at the Public Health Building. Hope to see you there!

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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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Fox 47 PSA

Fundraising Tips

If you haven't registered your team yet, please do so. When your inside walk central there are a lot of great fundraising tips! Click around in there.. it's fun!

Our Fox 47 PSA is out and about (and posted above). I've seen it air... and I've also heard our wonderful Cumulus radio sponsors giving us some love! All is good. I've included two links below, one is to the fox link and one is the KWWK link...

http://www.quickcountry.com/JDFRollandStroll.htm

http://www.myfox47.com/Global/story.asp?s=10280463

Last Planning meeting is ahead!

Next week will be the "final" planning meeting, then it will turn to emails flying around as we approach May 17th! Anyone interested in joining the planning please drop an email to rollandstroll@hotmail.com

I'll attach the "how to donate", and "how to register a team" at the end of each post from here on out, so you can tell people to go to rollandstroll.blogspot.com to learn how to donate..

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!

I'm not sure if I've posted this link before.. but everytime I see it.. I enjoy it.. Witness the Type-1 Mom

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDATgiMwRNA

3 weeks!

Wow.. it's hard to believe, but just 3 weeks to Roll & Stroll 2009! Things are coming together fast and furiously... there are volunteers to organize, event day logistics to work through, interviews are appearing on the schedules, PSA's are hitting the airwaves... and it's all so much fun!

Be sure to set up your teams... and let people know how they can support you online. How to register a team and how to donate online is posted below:

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!

Let's Roll & Stroll!