I just realized we didn't close the books on our 2015 Walk fundraising, and what kind of accountant would I be if that were the case?

Due to the generosity and support of over 100 donors, friends and walkers, we met our goal of raising 10% more than 2014. Our total donation to JDRF for 2015 amounted to $38,139. Thank you everyone!!

We'll be updating you soon on the 2016 walk, again at the Rose Bowl on October 30. Also in October, Paul will represent the J-Walkers on a 100mile ride in Death Valley. Here's the link:  http://www2.jdrf.org/goto/paulgshapride

Stay tuned!

2015 Results Are In

Due to a tremendous response from our supporters, teammates and co-workers, the J-Walkers were able to raise $38,129 for JDRF's efforts to fight Type 1 Diabetes.  

We are extremely thankful to everyone who donated and showed their support for this effort.

The 2016 Walk will again be at the Pasadena Rose Bowl on October 30, 2016.  We hope to be able to mount a fun team once again and top our 2015 results.

For more information, please see our 2015 Walk Letter here:
http://www2.jdrf.org/goto/paulgshap

WE WILL TURN TYPE ONE INTO TYPE NONE

 IT'S ALL ABOUT FAMILY

This year's letter is about family.  When our daughter Jessica was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes back in December 2002, we were devastated.  All of us, that is, except Jessica.  She knew more about Type 1 than Janice and I did, as well as many other family members, and through her strength and resolve, we came to understand what this meant for her and for us.  Type 1 is a family disease...it's personal to the person with the diagnosis, but it requires a family and circle of friends to stay healthy...and she has.

Jessica has just started the 2nd year of her Higher Education Masters program at Bowling Green State University in Ohio.  She'll be looking for a job in a few months, and the East Coast could be getting a new resident sometime in May or June 2016.

Since 2003, we have participated with our family and friends in JDRF’s annual Walk, fundraising, JDRF Board membership, and leadership. Our friends and family have donated their time and money to support us, JDRF, and the quest for a cure.

Any success we've had as a Walk team and the funds that have been raised are a tribute to those who have been touched by Jessica's experience, or their own experience.  However, even with that success, there is still ongoing research to be done and your donations and support will give the scientists and doctors the funds needed to continue their research.

The JDRF endgame has many goals - finding a cure can take different forms.  Smart insulin, artificial pancreas, stem cell therapy, and beta cell transplantation are only a few of the areas where funds are focused.

Thank you again for your support and taking the time to read this short update.  If you want to hear more, just let us know.  Below is a link to join us at the JDRF Walk at the Rose Bowl on October 25, 2015.  It takes a family and we'd love to have you as part of our family of supporters.

 To join us at the Walk or to make a donation in any amount, just click the link below.  If you’d prefer to send a check by mail, send us an email and we'll get you the information.

To Make an online donation for 2015

Best wishes and thank you, 

Paul and Janice Shapiro

on behalf of Jess Type 1 diabetes since 12/2002 

JDRF - Turning Type 1 into Type NONE

Here's the Thank You letter we sent to our donors 01/04/15

http://www2.jdrf.org/goto/j-walkers  Help us support JDRF

Now that the new year has begun, we wanted to send you another email and update you on our results.  First, thank you so much for your generosity and continuous support to JDRF One Walk on our behalf. Your donation helps JDRF fund life-changing research that will create a world without type 1 diabetes (T1D).  We know that you have many choices and requests when it comes to spending your charitable dollars and time, and we want to recognize that and show our appreciation.

With your support, and over 100 other of our friends and family, our walk team Jessica's J-Walkers , has raised over $34,000 for the Walk.  We were able to get Paul's employer Verizon to match over $2,000 worth of donations this year.  We are still hopeful that a few more donations will trickle in, but we're quite pleased with these results and what they will enable JDRF to do.  JDRF-LA has raised over $1,300,000 for the entire 2014 Walk to date.

Every dollar JDRF directs toward research comes from donors like you. Your gift to JDRF, the leading global organization funding T1D research, will impact the lives of millions of children, adults, and families challenged by this serious autoimmune disease.  Jessica is benefiting from JDRF funded research by the pump and glucose sensor she wears, and the hope for  a better future that we all share.

We couldn't do it without you. Thank you for helping JDRF turn Type One into Type None.

We wish you and your families the best for 2015.  Thanks again for thinking of us and including JDRF in your thoughts.

Sincerely,
Jessica, Janice & Paul Shapiro

Santa Monica Daily Press Photo

Thanks to the Santa Monica Daily Press and the team at JDRF!

We are so proud of our 2014 version of Jessica's J-Walkers - Jessica Lee, Greta Capeluto, Kelly Flaherty, Janice Shapiro, Paul Shapiro, Kate Martin, Rosey Angelo and Alex Slater.  This was a fun day at the beautiful Pasadena Rose Bowl, as about 10,000 people came together to raise money to support research for Type 1 Diabetes.  Thanks also to EdgeCast Networks (now part of Verizon) for your generous fundraising on our behalf...the Verizon match has been wonderful!

We're still trying to reach our goal of $25,000 by 12/31/14.  Here's a link to join up as an honorary J-Walker.  All donations through the end of the year will be matched, so your contribution, IN ANY AMOUNT, will be doubled and appreciated that much more!

Here's the link:  http://www2.jdrf.org/goto/j-walkers

Raised $20,000 to date - thank you J-Walker supporters.

In case you haven't had a chance to help yet, we are able to accept donations through year-end. If you're so inclined, here's the link:http://www2.jdrf.org/goto/j-walkers We appreciate your support in any amount.  We'd like to reach $25,000 by 12/31/14 - Thank You!

Pictures from the 2014 JDRF Walk