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Lu Rosa, Special Events Coordinator
200 Connecticut Ave, 5H, Norwalk, CT 06854
Phone: 203-854-0658 Fax: 203-854-0798
Website: http://www.jdrf.org/fairfieldcounty
Email: fairfield@jdrf.org
Research Review Planned for October
Dr. Stuart Alan Weinzimer, Department of Pediatrics at Yale University School of Medicineis scheduled to present, "A Research Review on the Closed Loop Artificial Pancreas" on SUnday, October 19th at 3pm.
As an associate professor, Dr. Weinzimer's clinical interests are type 1 diabetes, growth disorders, and hypoglycemia to name a few. His research interests include type 1 diabetes, the continuous glucose sensor, the insulin pump and the artificial pancreas.
He recieved his M.D. from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and his BA at Yale University.
If you are interested in attending, please contact the JDRF office at 203-854-0658.
DISCOVERIES
The first issue of the 2008 Chapter Newsletter IS NOW AVAILABLE online.
To view this issue or past issues go to:
http://www.newsletternet.com/newsletter.asp?c=RHFOZLXHSR
Support JDRF and Help Raise Awareness
*JDRF Sneaker Car Magnets are now available in red, green or blue for $3 each (2 for $5). Call the office to order 203-854-0658.
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2008 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
September 22...............Gala Planning Meeting, Contact Tori in the JDRF office for details
26.....................................JDRF Support Group, 10:00 - 12:30 , Bethel CT RSVP to Joan Benz jbenz@tandjdesign.com
September 28....................................Walk to Cure Diabetes, Cranbury Park, Norwalk CT **New Location**
September 29...............................................JDRF Support Group, 6:30 pm, Norwalk CT For Directions and RSVP Elizabeth Doyle lizdoyle@thepediatricspecialtysuite.com
October 6..........................................Deadline for Children's Congress 2009 Applications
October 19............................................................Fall Research Review, 3 pm, Darien CT Guest Speaker: Dr. Stuart Alan Weinzimer, Yale
October 26.....Pumpkin Painting/Fall Festival, 11- 4 pm, Halas Farm Market, Danbury CT
November 5....................................................Nationwide Luminary T-1 Lighting Event
>>November is Diabetes Awareness Month<<
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The Fairfield County Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation was founded in 1980.
It is located in Norwalk and serves all of Fairfield County.
For information on how to become involved or to attend any of the many special events,
please contact us at 203-854-0658.
JDRF is a proud member of Community Health Charities of Connecticut,
a non-profit federation dedicated to raising funds and awareness
of 37 of the nation's leading health agencies.
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With your help, we are moving research from the laboratory bench to the patient's bedside, translating scientific advances into longer, healthier lives for those with diabetes. With your help, we are moving closer to our goal ... a cure for diabetes and its complications.
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