JOIN TEAM NATHAN ON SATURDAY, MAY 18TH AT 9:30 AM FOR THE 10:00 AM WALK AT TCO STADIUM-VIKING LAKES!
PLEASE DO ANY ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING:
WALK, DONATE, SEND A MESSAGE OF SUPPORT!
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Nathan is now a freshman at University of Wisconsin-Madison! He is majoring in biology with the goal of eventually helping kids who have Type 1 Diabetes!
Although Nathan is doing amazing and a great example of how one doesn't let T1D define you, we've still seen the challenges of managing this disease 24/7. In April, Nate's insulin pump broke and he had to return to shots and increased management to keep him safe. He did a great job, but it was scary and a reminder that T1D is very dangerous. WE NEED TO FIND A CURE!
TEAM NATHAN has raised over $125,000 in 15 years from donations of family, friends and other kind people who want to help. We appreciate all forms of support: walking, donating and/or sending messages of support. We will continue to walk until Type 1 becomes TYPE NONE!
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Welcome to our JDRF One Walk TEAM NATHAN page! We continue to WALK to help achieve the mission of JDRF and our family dream: to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research. TO DO THIS, WE NEED YOUR HELP!
On October 30, 2008, Nathan was diagnosed with Type 1 (Juvenile) Diabetes. He was two weeks shy of his 4th birthday. Now, nearly 15 years later, we continue to get up multiple times each night to make sure his blood sugar isn’t too high or too low. Nathan wears an insulin pump and continuous glucose monitor, both of which are stuck in his body, 24/7. Even with these advances in technology and Nate's responsible and diligent care, diabetic medical emergencies can strike without warning, and we cannot stop until a cure is found.
This year, TEAM NATHAN will be participating in our 15th JDRF One Walk as we keep taking steps to find a cure!
THERE ARE THREE MAIN PURPOSES for TEAM NATHAN when it comes to the JDRF One Walk:
1) PROVIDE SUPPORT, CARE, AND LOVE FOR NATHAN.
2) Raise awareness about Type 1 Diabetes.
3) Raise money to find a cure for diabetes.
WHAT IS TEAM NATHAN?
1) Formed after Nathan was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) on October 30, 2008
2) Made up of family, friends, and others who support Nathan and our family.
3) You can support TEAM NATHAN by walking, donating, inviting others to donate, and/or sending messages of support.
4) This will be our 16th year walking for a cure!
5) Through the support of so many people, TEAM NATHAN has raised more than $125,000 in our quest to find a cure for T1D! THANK YOU!
JOIN US AT TCO STADIUM AT VIKING LAKES FOR THIS YEAR’S WALK!
New Location: After many years walking at Mall of America followed by the past few years at the Buckley4 home, the JDRF One Walk is moving to TCO Stadium at Viking Lakes! Please join us for a fun walk together!
It's a Great Way to Start Your Day: Meet at 9:15 AM for an 10:00 AM start! (Gates open at 8:00 AM!) Look for TEAM NATHAN on the field! We will walk together for a little while to show our support for Nathan and all those with T1D. The Buckley4 would love to see you if you can make it.
SUPPORT TEAM NATHAN BY DONATING TO OUR TEAM!
1) Donating Online is Quick & Easy: Go to www.TEAMNATHAN.org to donate. Any amount is truly appreciated. Over the years, we’ve received donations from $5-$1,000 and we are thankful for every single contribution.
2) Donate By Check: If you’d prefer, you can send a check made payable to JDRF and addressed to Nathan Buckley, 16587 Draft Horse Blvd., Lakeville, MN 55044. NOTE: A Donation is NOT required to join us for the Walk.
3) Send a Message of Encouragement: You can mail a note to Nathan, send an email to natebuck0086@gmail.com and/or post on the TEAM NATHAN Facebook page at www.facebook.com/teamnathanbuckley.
4) If you are interested in joining us for the walk, we’d love to have you there. You may also choose to donate money to the JDRF One Walk, but NO MONETARY DONATION OR WALK REGISTRATION is required or expected to participate in the walk. JUST SHOW UP!
Again, THANK YOU for supporting Nathan and our family as we keep walking to find a cure for Type 1 Diabetes.
We are TEAM NATHAN
Love,
The Buckley4
Sarah, Jon, Nathan, and Ben Buckley (Emmy too!)
buck@buckleyfamily.org
651-226-0901