Welcome To The Auction!

Team "Fueled By Insulin"

JDRF Walk-a-Thon Fundraising Auction

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Ottawa, Ontario CANADA

Nearly 12 years ago, just a few days following her 6th Birthday, our daughter Rebecca, was diagnosed with Type 1 (T1D), Juvenile Diabetes. 

With the incredible generosity from our family & friends, we are able to host this online auction, for some amazing items! By supporting our auction, you will help JDRF fund crucial research and accelerate the most promising opportunities for curing, better treating and preventing type 1 diabetes (T1D).

We have joined the community that is raising funds for JDRF, by participating in the TELUS Walk to Cure Diabetes in Ottawa, on Sunday June 8th, 2014. All funds raised in this auction, will be added to our Team's Fundraising Goal.

Thank YOU, from The Lafrance Family & Team Fueled By Insulin

About T1D

Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is an autoimmune disease in which a person’s pancreas stops producing insulin, a hormone that enables people to get energy from food. It occurs when the body’s immune system attacks and destroys the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas, called beta cells. While its causes are not yet entirely understood, scientists believe that both genetic factors and environmental triggers are involved. Its onset has nothing to do with diet or lifestyle. There is nothing you can do to prevent T1D, and—at present—nothing you can do to get rid of it.

Affects Children and Adults

T1D strikes both children and adults at any age. It comes on suddenly, causes dependence on injected or pumped insulin for life, and carries the constant threat of devastating complications.

Needs Constant Attention

Living with T1D is a constant challenge. People with the disease must carefully balance insulin doses (either by injections multiple times a day or continuous infusion through a pump) with eating and daily activities throughout the day and night. They must also test their blood sugar by pricking their fingers for blood six or more times a day. Despite this constant attention, people with T1D still run the risk of dangerous high or low blood sugar levels, both of which can be life-threatening. People with T1D overcome these challenges on a daily basis.

Not Cured By Insulin

While insulin injections or infusion allow a person with T1D to stay alive, they do not cure the disease, nor do they necessarily prevent the possibility of the disease’s serious effects, which may include: kidney failure, blindness, nerve damage, amputations, heart attack, stroke, and pregnancy complications.

Perseverance and Hope

Although T1D is a serious and difficult disease, treatment options are improving all the time, and people with T1D can lead full and active lives. JDRF is driving research to improve the technology people with T1D use to monitor blood sugar levels and deliver the proper doses of insulin, as well as research that will ultimately deliver a cure.

Winning Bidder Payment Information

Winning bidders will be contacted at the end of the auction to make arrangements for payment and pickup/delivery of their items.

Payment Types Accepted:

  • Cash (in person only please)
  • Cheque (please make cheques payable to: JDRF Canada)
  • JDRF Fundraising Page - Fueled by Insulin Team
  • PayPal - [email protected] (please remember, PayPal charges us fees to use this service)

Winning Bidder Item Pickup/Delivery:

  • Winning Bidders may pick up their items at 8210 Russell St., Metcalfe, Ontario or we will arrange to deliver within The Ottawa Area.
  • Shipping outside of the Ottawa Area, will require an additional fee, and is the responsibility of the buyer. Please contact the Auction Administrator for details.  Some items may not ship outside of Canada, please see item description for information on those items. Thank you.

 

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