DRIfocus Non-Profit Org. US Postage Diabetes Research Institute Foundation Diabetes Research Institute Foundation PAID Fall 2010 / Volume 38 / Issue 1 National Office Diabetes Research Miami / New York / Long Island / California / Washington, D.C. 200 South Park Road Institute Foundation Suite 100 Hollywood, FL 33021 address service requested DRI focusJoin us on social media sites! For information on the events or to make reservations, CALENDARplease call one of the DRI Foundation offices listed below. Love and Hope Preview Party luncheon and silent auction to be invited to play Duplicate Bridge, and a silent auction. Add your photo to the mosaic and Be Part of the Cure! November 18, 2010 / FLORIDA held at La Gorce Country Club in Canasta, Mah Jong and Scrabble. The 37th Annual Preview Party will Miami Beach. Crystal Ball “BE PART OF THE CURE” - LITERALLY! be held at the Diplomat Country Club An International Affair April 30, 2011 / LONG ISLAND American Fine Wine Competition March 5, 2011 / FLORIDA This fabulous black-tie gala will be Join thousands of people, like chef Michel Nischan, Miss America 1999 Nicole Johnson, football great Dan Marino, and American Idol finalist in Hallandale. Often refered to as Kevin Covais, who want to help put an end to diabetes by participating in the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation’s online campaign “the heart of the Love and Hope,” February 12, 2011 / FLORIDA This event will be held at Wycliffe held at the Garden City Hotel and at BePartoftheCure.org. Officially launched on November 1st – the start of National Diabetes Awareness Month – the “Be Part of the Cure” this fabulous dinner reception The fourth annual fine wine Golf and Country Club. A fun-filled feature dinner, dancing, live and will officially kick off the group’s competition will be held at the Hyatt trip around the world includes silent auctions and more. campaign is a fun and meaningful way for people living with diabetes, their family and friends, and anyone concerned about curing this Regency Pier 66 Resort. Guests will entertainment from countries far devastating disease to literally participate in the “CURE.” fund-raising season. Walgreens Diabetes Diplomat enjoy a sparkling reception, a silent and near, followed by a tapas Continued on Page 14 Empire Ball auction and a sit down four-course dinner and entertainment by Walkathon and Family Day 2011 December 6, 2010 / NEW YORK gourmet dinner. comedian Bobby Collins. April 2011 / FLORIDA New York’s Real Estate Division of the Walks will be held simultaneously DRI will gather at the Grand Hyatt 37th Love and Hope Ball Carnival for a Cure in 15 major cities across Florida. This Hotel for this elegant, black-tie affair. February 19, 2011 / FLORIDA March 13, 2011 / NEW YORK statewide walkathon will consist Attend Diabetes 2.0 >> online! To be held at the Westin Diplomat The sixth annual Carnival will be of Walgreens employees, family Wellington Diabetes Golf Classic Resort & Spa in Hollywood, this held at the Metropolitan Pavilion in members, friends, customers and If you want to learn the latest from the labs, you don’t need to travel any farther than your own computer. This year, the DRI Foundation’s December 13, 2010 / FLORIDA extraordinary gala is certain to delight Manhattan. This event will feature community members to serve as a Diabetes 2.0 update is being presented online to enable people around the world to learn about the progress toward a cure. Just visit Join LPGA's Michelle McGann its guests while commemorating 37 live entertainment, delicious food, tribute to those living with diabetes. DiabetesResearch.org/Diabetes2_0 to select from all the topics available. and other celebs for this 18-hole years of success. games for tots and teens, super tournament at The Wanderers prizes and a fabulous silent auction. Kids Party for a Cure You’ll hear directly from DRI scientists about the latest developments in areas like: Club, followed by cocktails, silent Palm Beach Auxiliary Luncheon May 1, 2011 / FLORIDA • stem cell research – we’re reprogramming adult stem cells and developing “suicide genes” to combat the growth of tumors; auction and more. February 28, 2011 / FLORIDA Kids Party for a Cure Join fellow families for the road trip • islet techniques – we’re using new technologies to encase cells in a conformal coating, like “shrink wrapping;” The 12th Annual A Gift of Love… A March 2011 / LONG ISLAND of a lifetime and enjoy activities, Friends Celebrating Friends Gift of Hope Luncheon will be held at This afternoon of fun for the entire food, entertainment and décor Continued on Page 7 Luncheon The Polo Club Boca Raton. Guests will family at Dave and Buster’s will from New York City, New Orleans, January 28, 2011 / FLORIDA enjoy a delightful lunch after shopping feature video games, inflatables, Hollywood and more. Enjoy an afternoon of friends, in a unique boutique filled with face painting and more, plus a Patient Ambassador Hockey Legend Catches for a Cure Andretti's Drive Nicole is part of the CURE laughter and fun at this first-ever fashionable items. Attendees are buffet dinner for the whole family is a publication of the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation. DRIfocus Fall 2010 / Volume 38, Issue 1 Marketing & Contributors Photography The Diabetes Research Institute Foundation supports the Diabetes Research Institute at the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller Communications Dept. Jeanne Antol Krull DRI / DRIF staff and volunteers School of Medicine, whose mission is to develop and rapidly apply the most promising research to treat and cure those now living Lori Weintraub, APR Gary Kleiman Marc Levine Photography with diabetes. To obtain additional information or request copies of DRIfocus, please call (800) 321-3437 or e-mail Lauren Schreier Kellie Rodriguez, Point & Shoot Photography [email protected], or visit DiabetesResearch.org. Natasha Norris M.S.N., C.D.E. Mitch Schlimer Photos Laurie Cummings Jill Salter Claude Zick DIABETES RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOUNDATION Shown with DRIF’s Hockey Hall of Fame’s Danny Valencia is called Race car driver Jeff Miss America 1999 Aimee Siegel-Harris National Office Northeast Regional Office Long Island Regional Office Barbara Singer, LPGA’s Rod Gilbert served as up to MLB, continues to Andretti was at Nicole Johnson put her Jane Sparrow-Bodenmiller, Design 200 South Park Road, Suite 100 381 Park Avenue South, Suite 1118 410 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 201 R.N., C.D.E. Franz Franc Design Group Inc. Michelle McGann is a Honorary Chairman at help DRI through Catches Bimmerstock and personal stamp on the Hollywood, FL 33021 New York, NY 10016 Jericho, NY 11753 Mitra Zehtab, M.D. DRI Patient Ambassador. the Rod Gilbert DRI for a Cure. is part of the CURE CURE campaign. Stacy Zolotin Phone: (954) 964-4040 Phone: (212) 888-2217 Phone: (516) 822-1700 Golf Classic. campaign. Fax: (954) 964-7036 Fax: (212) 888-2219 Fax: (516) 822-3570 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] > Article on page 12 > Article on page 18 > Article on page 18 > Article on pages 1 & 13 > Article on page 1 THE GIFT OF A LIFETIME A Message from the Chairman –A CURE Dear Friends, islet cells that improves upon traditional microencapsulation methods. From exploiting the newest scientific technologies to conducting pilot Those who have been involved with the Diabetes Research Institute and To make a gift of any kind to the Diabetes years until retiring and moving to Florida and Ethel as members of the Heritage Society trials through our collaborative partnerships abroad, the DRI is working Foundation have come to expect great things from this organization. Research Institute Foundation is an act of with Ethel in the 1990s. The couple shared and Distinguished Humanitarians. smarter, more efficiently and with a deep sense of urgency to discover From our scientific excellence and promising research discoveries to generosity. To make a planned gift — one many wonderful memories together until a universal cure as fast as possible. After visiting the DRI and speaking with the our committed leadership, volunteers and staff, we continue to work derived from the work of a lifetime — is to Ethel’s passing last year. scientists in their labs, Marvin commented on tirelessly to fulfill our mission to cure diabetes. The exciting news we Throughout this issue you’ll also read about our many dedicated make a commitment beyond comparison. Marvin and Ethel’s connection to diabetes how impressed he was and how happy he is share in this issue is a testament to this dedication. supporters and the projects they’ve undertaken on our behalf. Across Many of the DRI Foundation’s planned gift stemmed from family members including to be able to help. the country, a growing circle of Diabetes Diplomats are spearheading In response to our ever-changing world, we are developing new ways benefactors came from humble beginnings Ethel’s uncle, brother and a cousin who lived their own events. Walgreens, which has greatly expanded its partnership “We are forever grateful to Marvin for creating to raise critical funds, establishing mutually-beneficial partnerships but made a better world for themselves, their in Israel. Marvin said that Ethel sent her with the DRIF, is laying the groundwork for a statewide family such a meaningful tribute to his beloved wife, and utilizing our resources as efficiently as possible. The continued families and their communities through cousin syringes regularly because she had walkathon in Florida, as well as undertaking additional store-based Ethel,” said Robert A. Pearlman, president and popularity of social media has unleashed new opportunities for the hard work and persistence. One of our most trouble getting them. initiatives to help raise funds and help those living with diabetes CEO of the DRI Foundation.