Jared Kuper
GBN senior’s foundation helps diabetics across the country
When 8-year-old Jared Kuper was diagnosed with diabetes in 2009, he had a choice: focus on navigating the complexities of the disease or...
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NEWS
We have been busy working to educate and advocate for people living with diabetes. Check out what we've been up to!
~ Creating Awareness
~ Inspiring Change
WHAT WE'VE BEEN UP TO
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lindsaykuper
- Oct 3, 2018
- 1 min
Hurricane Florence, September 2018
With the help of our type 1 community and many generous donations, we were able to send multiple boxes of diabetes supplies to sources...
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lindsaykuper
- Sep 26, 2018
- 1 min
Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes
Jared participated in his 10th annual Step Out walk to Stop Diabetes. With the support of his friends and the Glenbrook North Poms Team...
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Jared Kuper
- Oct 30, 2017
- 1 min
October 30, 2017: CCHHS Press Conference
I spoke today at a press conference with 8 members of our Illinois Congressional delegation, the Cook County Board President and the...
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Jared Kuper
- Sep 30, 2017
- 1 min
September 30, 2017: Step Out Walk for Diabetes
I led Team Koops on my 9th annual Step Out Walk for Diabetes with the American Diabetes Association! My friends, family and new type 1...
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lindsaykuper
- Sep 27, 2017
- 1 min
Hurricane Victim Assistance
A glimpse into the latest efforts our foundation has been focusing on. We have sent multiple shipments of insulin and diabetes supplies...
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Jared Kuper
- Aug 28, 2017
- 1 min
August 28, 2017: A Meeting with Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky
Today I had the pleasure of meeting with Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky. I am very happy to say that it was a very productive meeting. I...
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lindsaykuper
- Apr 10, 2017
- 1 min
Local Teen Launches Diabetes Foundation
Local teen advocates for fellow diabetes patients
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Jared Kuper
- Mar 31, 2017
- 1 min
March 29-31, 2017: Call to Congress
Jared had private meetings with Senator Durbin, Senator Duckworth, Congressman Schneider, Congressman Bost, and about 12 other...
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Jared Kuper
- Sep 8, 2016
- 1 min
Walgreens Speaking Event, September 2016
I had the honor of sitting on a panel educating and advocating at Walgreens Headquarters about diabetes. This was my second opportunity...
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Jared Kuper
- Aug 16, 2016
- 1 min
August 16, 2016: A Meeting with Congressman Robert Dold
Jared met with Congressman Dold to discuss continued funding for diabetes research. He also spoke about the increasing costs of diabetes...
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Jared Kuper
- Sep 19, 2015
- 1 min
September 19, 2015: Step Out Walk for Diabetes
My friends, family and the GBN poms Team joined me in my 7th annual Step Out Walk to Stop Diabetes! We raised over $7000 towards a cure,...
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Jared Kuper
- Jul 17, 2015
- 1 min
July 17, 2015: A Meeting with Senator Mark Kirk
Jared and his sisters went to visit Senator Kirk to discuss the continued concerns of diabetes. They thanked him for his support...
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Jared Kuper
- Mar 12, 2015
- 1 min
March 12, 2015: A Meeting with Senator Mark Kirk
Jared goes to Washington.
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Jared Kuper
- Sep 20, 2014
- 1 min
September 20, 2014: Step Out Walk for Diabetes
I hosted my 6th annual Step Out Walk to Stop Diabetes. It was a huge success and my team raised money for children with diabetes to...
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Jared Kuper
- Sep 7, 2014
- 1 min
September 6, 2014: A Visit to Nordstrom Old Orchard
I had the wonderful opportunity to go to the Nordstrom Old Orchard Store and speak to their employees about diabetes and my mission to...
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Jared Kuper
- Aug 8, 2014
- 1 min
August 7, 2014: A Meeting with Congressman Brad Schneider
I met with Congressman Brad Schneider and we had a great conversation. I shared my story about living with diabetes. We discussed...
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Jared Kuper
- Sep 29, 2013
- 1 min
September 29, 2013: Step Out Walk for Diabetes
Jared Kuper: 12 year old Football player, Fundraiser, Diabetic
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