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Wilmington University Organizes Fundraiser to Benefit Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation

April 15, 2008—Dover, DE. Students from Wilmington University's Dover Campus have organized a fundraising event with all proceeds benefiting the Delaware Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. "A Tasty Way to Raise Dough" will be held at Uno Chicago Grill on Wednesday, April 16th from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Patrons are asked to enjoy lunch or dinner with their friends and Uno Chicago Grill will donate 20% of the check to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Along with enjoying a great meal for a great cause, there will also be a raffle for donated prizes, with all proceeds going to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

A Project Management class at Wilmington University planned this event. The class is learning how to organize a fundraiser, while learning how to plan and manage a successful event. Anyone interested in learning more about Wilmington University visit www.wilmu.edu

Type 1 (juvenile) diabetes can affect children suddenly and make then dependent on injected or pumped insulin for the rest of their lives. In order to stay alive and healthy, children with type 1 diabetes must take multiple injections daily and test their blood sugar level by pricking their fingers six or more times a day. 3 million Americans may have type 1 diabetes and each year over 15,000 children are diagnosed with diabetes in the U.S alone. The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International is dedicated to finding a cure to juvenile diabetes; help raise awareness and support children battling the disease.

To find out more visit www.jdrf.org
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Location of Uno Chicago Grill:

1255 N. Dupont Highway
Dover, DE 19901

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