Marian St. Clair (Greenville, S.C.) rode her bike 67 miles to raise funds for a cure for juvenile diabetes.

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Clubwoman Marian St. Clair Puts Her Bike Where Her Heart Is to Help Find a Cure for Juvenile Diabetes

November 19, 2007

Riding a bike for 30, 50 or 100 miles is a major personal challenge, and represents the challenges that diabetic children face every day of their lives. Many Ride to Cure Diabetes riders are not avid cyclists, so the commitment they are agreeing to—raising $4,000 as well as riding a bike as many miles as they chose—shows the dedication and spirit that these volunteers have to help find a cure for this disease.

Since its founding in 1970 by parents of children with type 1 diabetes, JDRF has awarded more than $1 billion to diabetes research, including more than $122 million in FY2006. More than 80 percent of JDRF's expenditures directly support research and research-related education. In FY2006, the Foundation funded 500 centers, grants and fellowships in 20 countries.

Marian continues to support the mission of the JDRF, to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research as soon as possible. She is $4,770 closer to her goal of $6,200, and has pledged to continue her participation as a rider or volunteer at future rides. “When I crossed the finish line, I had a real sense that seemingly impossible things can happen. Who would have thought that I could ride a bike 62 miles?” Marian says. “That's part of what the JDRF Ride to Cure is about—empowering volunteers to exceed their personal limitations, in the same way that JDRF empowers medical researchers to break barriers to cure diabetes.”

So, can 91 people find a cure for diabetes somewhere in Montana? For Marian St. Clair, the 89 individuals who contributed to her ride, and Jessi Davison, the answer is a resounding, “Yes!”

The next question, then, is "Where will 4,000 GFWC clubs find their opportunity to help?"

»Answer Marian St. Clair's call to action, or send her an e-mail to find out more about her experience.

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