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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!

~ Creating Awareness

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WHAT WE'VE BEEN UP TO

GBN senior’s foundation helps diabetics across the country

Jared Kuper

Nov 5, 2018
3 min

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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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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October 30, 2017: CCHHS Press Conference

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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September 30, 2017: Step Out Walk for Diabetes

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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August 28, 2017: A Meeting with Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky

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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September 24, 2016: Step Out Walk for Diabetes

Jared Kuper

Sep 24, 2016
1 min

September 24, 2016: Step Out Walk for Diabetes

TBA

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Walgreens Speaking Event, September 2016

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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August 16, 2016: A Meeting with Congressman Robert Dold

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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September 19, 2015: Step Out Walk for Diabetes

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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July 17, 2015: A Meeting with Senator Mark Kirk

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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August 7, 2014: A Meeting with Congressman Brad Schneider

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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September 29, 2013: Step Out Walk for Diabetes

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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June 13, 2013: ADA Father of the Year Awards Dinner

Jared Kuper

Jun 13, 2013
1 min

June 13, 2013: ADA Father of the Year Awards Dinner

TBA

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NEWS

WHAT WE'VE BEEN UP TO

GBN senior’s foundation helps diabetics across the country

Hurricane Florence, September 2018

Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes

October 30, 2017: CCHHS Press Conference

September 30, 2017: Step Out Walk for Diabetes

Hurricane Victim Assistance

August 28, 2017: A Meeting with Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky

Local Teen Launches Diabetes Foundation

March 29-31, 2017: Call to Congress

September 24, 2016: Step Out Walk for Diabetes

Walgreens Speaking Event, September 2016

August 16, 2016: A Meeting with Congressman Robert Dold

September 19, 2015: Step Out Walk for Diabetes

July 17, 2015: A Meeting with Senator Mark Kirk

March 12, 2015: A Meeting with Senator Mark Kirk

September 20, 2014: Step Out Walk for Diabetes

September 6, 2014: A Visit to Nordstrom Old Orchard

August 7, 2014: A Meeting with Congressman Brad Schneider

September 29, 2013: Step Out Walk for Diabetes

June 13, 2013: ADA Father of the Year Awards Dinner

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