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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

~ Inspiring Change

WHAT WE'VE BEEN UP TO

March 5-7, 2013: Call to Congress

I was chosen to go back to Washington D.C. as a representative for the American Diabetes Association and speak in Congress to our...

January 23-28, 2013: NFL Pro Bowl

I received the opportunity from the Make A Wish Foundation and got the chance to go to Hawaii with my family to watch the Pro Bowl and...

October 20, 2012: Step Out Walk for Diabetes

Team Koops was joined by the GBN Poms Team to help Stop Diabetes! My sisters and their friends on the Poms team helped kick off the walk...

June 14, 2012: American Diabetes Association Father of the Year Awards Dinner

Jared was one of the guest speakers to honor President & CEO of The Parking Spot, Martin H. Nesbitt; Founder & Chairman of Lettuce...

October 22, 2011: Step Out Walk for Diabetes

Koops & Grifs Diabetes Destroyers took on The Step Out Walk this year! Jared asked Grif to join him this year in his efforts to Stop...

March 9-11, 2011: Call to Congress

I went to Washington D.C. with my family as part of the American Diabetes Association's Call to Congress. I was so honored to have been...

October 16, 2010: Step Out Walk for Diabetes

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October 4, 2009: Step Out Walk for Diabetes

With the help of the VERY BEST Co-Captain ever, Kiki Vale, I completed my very first Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes walk. Our team...

August 31, 2009: A Meeting with Congressman Mark Kirk

I met with Congressman Mark Kirk today to talk about diabetes. During my conversation with Congressman Mark Kirk, I asked him to remember...

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