2018 JDRF One Walk Wrap-Up

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On Saturday, August 24, 2018, more than 5,500 people gathered at Lewis & Clark Landing to participate in JDRF One Walk, Omaha-Council Bluffs raising more than $640,000!  Your dedication and enthusiasm for this year’s JDRF One Walk was incredibly inspiring! You are truly changing lives. Thank you!

Relive the day – visit our Facebook page to view event photos!

We are extremely grateful for the leadership of this year’s JDRF One Walk. Our heartfelt thanks goes out to our presenting sponsor, Lockwood Development, and our Corporate Chair, Bob Begley! Your efforts are making a true impact on our lives.

Special Thanks to the Following Award Recipients

Top 5 Corporate Teams
Lockwood Development – $43,710
JDRF Board of Directors – $26,445
Union Pacific – $23,066
Aviture – $14,321
Renaissance Financial T1D Avengers – $10,975

Top 5 Family Teams
Blake & Friends – $27,410
Dunn with Type 1 – $25,408
Robyn’s Heroes – $13,210
Team Lauren – $13,090
Jack’s Pack – $12,960

Top 5 New Family Teams
Sugar Smackdown – $6,181
a-VIN-gers – $4,310
Sawyer’s Warriors – $3,230
The Bolden’s Buzz – $2,795
Zoe’s Zombies – $2,455

JDRF One Walk Partner: Hy-Vee

Spirit of JDRF Award: Presented annually to Walk participants that best exemplify the volunteer spirit of JDRF!

  • Corporate: JDRF Young Leadership Committee
  • Family: Diabetic Rainbow Cows
  • Individual: Beth Walsh
  • Volunteer: The Stuke Family
  • New Family: Sugar Smackdown
  • School: Yutan Elementary

Most Enthusiastic Team Captain: Lynn Griffis

Hall of Fame Inductees: These teams have each raised over $100,000 since they began participating in the JDRF Walk!

  • Centennial Cure Crusaders
  • Dunn with Type 1
  • Ellie Ritchey’s Raiders
  • Lockwood Development

Team T-shirt Contest Winner: Team Los Bros