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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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WHAT WE'VE BEEN UP TO

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 use his situation 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 working to help those ...

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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 they raised awareness...

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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 Chicago Department of Pu...

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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 friends all came out t...

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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 to the victims of the...

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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 was able to share my c...

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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 Congressional offices and thei...

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Jared Kuper

Sep 24, 2016
1 min

September 24, 2016: Step Out Walk for Diabetes

TBA

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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 to speak at Walgreens...

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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 for him and other di...

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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, camps for kids with ...

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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 following requests at Jared'...

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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 attend summer camps for k...

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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 educate and spread awa...

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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 Illinois HB-5653 and the ne...

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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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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