Did I ever tell you guys about the time I punched Scott Strange? It was more of a sharp elbow jab, and it hit him just below the shoulder. He didn't see it coming, and it surprised the heck out of him. A couple of years ago, he and I were on the same connecting flight from Washington D.C. to Chicago, coming home from the JDRF Government Day. Like many DOC related trips, … [Read more...] about I Punched Scott Strange
Scott Strange
You Can Do This
Every so often a project comes along that gives me the chills. Full of honesty and inspiration, empowerment and stubborn determination, the "You Can Do This" Project hit the streets this morning. http://www.youtube.com/v/lw9Pe3zgrec YOU can do this. Add your voice. Check out the "You Can Do This" page for details. Thank you Kim, this is amazingly powerful. … [Read more...] about You Can Do This
JDRF Advocacy VLOG – Get Involved
http://advocacy.jdrf.org/ - JDRF Advocacy, get involved https://youtu.be/Gcixcl54chI … [Read more...] about JDRF Advocacy VLOG – Get Involved
JDRF Government Day Whirlwind
The first session I went to was called "Government Relations 101". Sounded perfect to me - as I had no clue what I was getting into. Kim and I sat next to each other and listened to a great, high level, presentation about the JDRF and Government Relations. At some point during the talk, Gary Hall Jr. was mentioned. Yeah, 10 time Olympic Medalist Gary Hall Jr.! Everyone … [Read more...] about JDRF Government Day Whirlwind
2011 JDRF Government Day
I am excited to have received an invitation from the JDRF Grassroots Advocacy group to join them for the 2011 JDRF Government Day event, starting this afternoon in Washington, D.C. The event actually lasts four days, and is a mix of updates, information, advocacy training, and meeting with representatives from Congress. Their goals for this event are to grow the JDRF … [Read more...] about 2011 JDRF Government Day
TCOYD – Taking Control of Your Diabetes, in Des Moines, Iowa
After a short conference call this morning and a quick session of lunchtime basketball, I'm driving down to Des Moines, IA to attend the Taking Control of Your Diabetes (TCOYD) conference tomorrow. The TCOYD conferences do the best job of providing a lot of valuable information to people living with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Many conferences try to serve the needs of … [Read more...] about TCOYD – Taking Control of Your Diabetes, in Des Moines, Iowa
Magical Meet Ups
It has been about three days since I dropped George off at the airport. I have been thinking about how to write about it ever since. You know what? There is no way I can do the visit justice. It is literally impossible to describe how great it was. George and I have a weird/special connection that goes beyond blogging and diabetes. It is more like twin brothers … [Read more...] about Magical Meet Ups