On December 31st, 2008, our 9 year old son was diagnosed with juvenile or type 1 diabetes.  While, if properly managed, he will be able to lead a relatively normal and healthy life, it definitely has proven to be a life changing event for everyone. 

Managing his diabetes now consists of watching his diet, checking his blood sugar a minimum of five times every day (including once at 2:00 AM), and using an insulin pump to give himself insulin to compensate for meals, snacks, and to manage his blood sugar.  This is to help manage the disease and is not a cure.  Unfortunately, this is a routine shared by far too many.  

As with everyone who has been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, Kyle will be insulin dependent until a cure is found.

Shortly after his diagnosis, we were contacted by the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation or JDRF.  In addition to funding research to help find a cure for this disease, the JDRF introduced us to an entire support network of other families who are coping with the same challenges that come with managing this disease.

While we have previously supported the JDRF through their annual fundraising walks, we decided to do something a little different. 

What initially started out as a motorcycle fundraising event has, since we have many family and friends who drive but do not ride, evolved into Wheels For A Cure. 

Ride or drive.....come out, have fun, and help support a worthy cause.