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I Love the 90s 5k | Oklahoma City
ORGANIZATION: JDRF Oklahoma - Tulsa
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1 person is interested
I love the 90s run is needing volunteers in Oklahoma City to help with registration and handing out items. Portions of the
We are seeking energetic volunteers to assist with Packet Pick Up and Race Day events. Volunteers provide key support to the participants as they run like it's the 90s. With a variety of exciting positions available, there is a job for everyone, including individuals, teams, school groups, corporate groups, friends, and family.
We need volunteers to commit to the entire shift - please make sure you are available from start to finish of desired positions (typically 4-6 hours)! Volunteers must be 14 years or older. If you are interested in working beside a friend, please register for the same volunteer area. As a thank you for volunteering, volunteers will receive specific volunteer gear. The volunteer assignment email will be sent 10 days before the race and will include all logistical specifics (parking, description of position, etc.). Your flexibility is greatly appreciated as we ensure all participants and volunteers have an enjoyable experience!
More opportunities with JDRF Oklahoma - Tulsa
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About JDRF Oklahoma - Tulsa
Location:
907 S. Detroit Ave., Suite 1006, Tulsa, OK 74120, US
Mission Statement
Accelerating life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent and treat T1D and its complications
Description
Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that strikes both children and adults suddenly. It has nothing to do with diet or lifestyle. There is nothing you can do to prevent it. And, at present, there is no cure.
In T1D, your pancreas stops producing insulin-a hormone the body needs to get energy from food. This means a process your body does naturally and automatically becomes something that now requires your daily attention and manual intervention. If you have T1D, you must constantly monitor your blood-sugar level, inject or infuse insulin through a pump, and carefully balance these insulin doses with your eating and activity throughout the day and night.
However, insulin is not a cure for diabetes. Even with the most vigilant disease management, a significant portion of your day will be spent with either high or low blood-sugar levels. These fluctuations place people with T1D at risk for potentially life-threatening hypoglycemic and hyperglycemic episodes as well as devastating long-term complications such as kidney failure, heart attack, stroke, blindness and amputation. Learn more about T1D.
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Fassler Hall421 NW 10th StOklahoma City, OK 73103
DATE POSTED
August 1, 2019
SKILLS
- Fundraising
- Community Outreach
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