Hop for the Cure: Plano Teens Car Hop At Sonic to Raise Money for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
Plano – Saturday, September 17th, shake on over to the Sonic Drive-in at 2204 Midway for food, fun and fundraising. That’s when Plano West and Shepton High School teens will car hop for the cure. All tips collected that day will be donated to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, whose mission is to cure, treat and prevent Type 1 diabetes. Mary Clare Bunker, a dedicated volleyball player, was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes five years ago. Since then her family has raised awareness and thousands of dollars to find a cure through JDRF’s annual Walk to Cure Diabetes.
Like any teenager, Mary Clare is looking forward to the sweet life – learning to drive, winning games and hanging with friends. She’ll depend on her parents for driving, her coach for game skills, and JDRF research to find solutions that will allow her to enjoy high school, college and beyond. JDRF has funded more that $1.5 billion in research, including the Artificial Pancreas Project, a system that would integrate the use of an insulin pump and a continuous glucose monitor to automatically disperse insulin based on real-time changes in blood sugar levels. This would mean no more finger sticks, no more manual insulin delivery and no more dangerous highs and lows wreaking havoc on the body’s organs.
Small change can make a big difference in the life of a child living with diabetes. You can be part of the solution by getting involved. Join Mary Clare at Sonic and after that save the date for September 24th. That’s when Mary Clare’s team will put on their best walking shoes and participate in the JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes at Granite Park located at TX-Hwy 121 the Tollway in Plano.
For more information contact Michelle Bunker at 214-636-4188 or mmbunker@verizon.net.
