Diabetes Walk

Saturday was our yearly walk for diabetes. This is the first year we've walked for JDRF. (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) JDRF exclusively does research for Type 1 Diabetes (Orin's type). Previously, I've walked for ADA. (American Diabetes Association).

Another first for this year is that the boys participated. This seemed to be a real eye-opener for Orin. This was the first time he was around any great number of fellow Diabetics. There were many booths set up with various different blood sugar meters and insulin pumps and so on. Most children are excited about thoughts of new bicycles. Orin was ecstatic over thoughts of new pumps and new meters. I'm not sure how to feel about that. I'm glad he's excited, but at the same time, sad that he even has to know what they are.

The walk began at the Pro Football Hall of Fame. It wasn't very long. Only 2.49 miles. Long for the kids I suppose. It strolled through a memorial park to the William McKinley memorial. This was the half way point. Orin's blood sugar was running low by the time we reached the memorial, so Mark, Logan and Matthew hiked the stairs while Orin and I took a breather so he could recover (and eat some sugar).

When we returned to the Football Hall of Fame, we were given "lunch". This "lunch" consisted of a "6 inch" (honestly I think it was a 4 inch) subway sandwich and a water. Then we were supposed to be treated to a free tour of the Hall of Fame. The boys really didn't care about the tour and just wanted FOOD, so we headed for McDonalds.

All in all it was a great experience for all of us!