Pumpkins For A Cure
to benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
Saturday, October 4, 2008 From 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Pumpkins For a Cure, a non-profit organization, will host their fourth annual pumpkin drive to benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF).
Mary and Paul Zellmer’s son, Jim was just six years old when he was diagnosed with Type I diabetes in the fall of 2004. When Paul came home from the pharmacy with a bag filled with insulin and supplies, Jim panicked and said, "how long will I have to take shots?” His dad told him “for the rest of your life.” The small boy’s eyes filled with tears and he said "Mommy fix this." From that moment on, the Zellmer family knew what they needed to do . . . roll up their sleeves, pitch in and find a way to find a cure and help raise awareness and money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). That next fall Pumpkins For a Cure was born. Now in its fourth year, this public event will take place at Miscella Real Estate, located at the intersection of State and Sixth in downtown Geneva, Illinois.
All proceeds from this event will benefit JDRF. All money donated is tax deductible as you simply make a donation – there are no prices associated with any of the pumpkins and other farm goods. Event organizers simply ask that you donate what you believe the items are worth. Families are invited to make a donation to the JDRF and pick out their fall pumpkins, gourds, bales of hay and Indian corn and take advantage of the many activities planned throughout the day:
- - Face painting and kids activities
- - Pumpkins, gourds, corn stalks, and bales of hay for sale
- - Parky the Clown as Beatlejuice
- - Live music
