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We have been busy working to educate and advocate for people living with diabetes. Check out what we've been up to!
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~ Creating Awareness
~ Inspiring Change
WHAT WE'VE BEEN UP TO
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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...
Jared Kuper
Nov 5, 20183 min read
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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...
lindsaykuper
Oct 3, 20181 min read
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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...
lindsaykuper
Sep 26, 20181 min read
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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...
Jared Kuper
Oct 30, 20171 min read
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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...
Jared Kuper
Sep 30, 20171 min read
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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...
lindsaykuper
Sep 27, 20171 min read
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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...
Jared Kuper
Aug 28, 20171 min read
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Local Teen Launches Diabetes Foundation
Local teen advocates for fellow diabetes patients
lindsaykuper
Apr 10, 20171 min read
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March 29-31, 2017: Call to Congress
Jared had private meetings with Senator Durbin, Senator Duckworth, Congressman Schneider, Congressman Bost, and about 12 other...
Jared Kuper
Mar 31, 20171 min read
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Jared Kuper
Sep 24, 20161 min read
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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...
Jared Kuper
Sep 8, 20161 min read
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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...
Jared Kuper
Aug 16, 20161 min read
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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,...
Jared Kuper
Sep 19, 20151 min read
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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...
Jared Kuper
Jul 17, 20151 min read
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March 12, 2015: A Meeting with Senator Mark Kirk
Jared goes to Washington.
Jared Kuper
Mar 12, 20151 min read
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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...
Jared Kuper
Sep 20, 20141 min read
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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...
Jared Kuper
Sep 6, 20141 min read
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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...
Jared Kuper
Aug 7, 20141 min read
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September 29, 2013: Step Out Walk for Diabetes
Jared Kuper: 12 year old Football player, Fundraiser, Diabetic
Jared Kuper
Sep 29, 20131 min read
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Jared Kuper
Jun 13, 20131 min read
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