Calling All Volunteers - Great Opportunity to Help Stop Diabetes!

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Opportunity to Interview Now for Committee Member Openings with the American Diabetes Association for the 2015 Northern Virginia Tour de Cure!

Do you enjoy event planning or do you have interest in serving on a planning committee? Do you want hands on experience with a non-profit? Do you have a connection to diabetes? Are you passionate about riding for a cause? If you answered yes to any of these questions, we have a great opportunity for you!

We are looking for a committee of energetic and motivated volunteers to help us grow the Northern Virginia Tour de Cure. The Tour de Cure is the American Diabetes Association’s signature cycling event which takes place in 89 markets across the country. The Northern Virginia Tour de Cure is one of the top ten in the nation and we are looking to hit our $1,000,000 fundraising goal in 2015! Individuals interested in getting more involved can take a leadership role in one of the following categories: Marketing and Publicity, Fundraising, Route Creation and Logistics, Day of Event Experience, Bike Shops and Training Rides, The Diabetes Mission, and Volunteer Management.

Want to learn more? Please send your resume and your availability to meet Allie Wolkin to awolkin@diabetes.org .

The American Diabetes Association is a not for profit organization with section 501 (C) 3 status for tax purposes. Our mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.

Last year, Tour de Cure had over 1300 cyclists, over 300 volunteers, and raised over to $800,000. The participants are active leaders and cyclists in the DC Metro professional community who are passionate about finding a cure for diabetes.

With that said, nearly 29 million adults and children have diabetes. It is estimated, by the CDC, that 1 in 3 children born after the year 2000 will develop diabetes in their lifetime if trends continue. Diabetes- related diseases kill more people each year than breast cancer and AIDS combined. Type 1 diabetes cannot be prevented but, type 2 can often be delayed or prevented by making healthy lifestyle choices. Please join us in our efforts to Stop Diabetes.