Allied Florists of Houston

JDRF "Walk to Cure Diabetes"

November 2, 2003

Greenspoint Mall

Pubic Relation Chair: Susan Weatherford

Flower Sponsor: RIO Roses

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Myra Whitten, Shirley Weatherford, Susan Weatherford,
Renee Carpenter TMFA, and Kathy Green TMFA

Bridget Weatherford and Robert Weatherford Jr

The Walk to Cure Diabetes is a walkathon held in more than 200 locations throughout the year benefiting the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

Over 8,000 men, women, and children participated in the November 2, 2003
walkathon held at Greenspoint Mall in Houston Texas

Cristy and Lewis Nix, Casey, Renee and Callie Carpenter

Alice Baldwin TMF

Kevin Green

Andrea Heredia and Megan Green

Cristy Nix and Casey Carpenter

4 year old Callie Carpenter could not believe she made it the whole way

Coach Bill Lane from THS (Taylor High School),
Kay Stevens and Susan Weatherford

September 23, 2003

To: All Allied Florists of Houston & their family and friends

Re: JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes / Sunday, November 2,2003

The Allied Florists of Houston is pleased to be a part of the JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) "Walk to Cure Diabetes" on Sunday, November 2,2003 at Greenspoint Mall.

This fundraiser is one that is very personal to my family and me. As many of you may know, our daughter, Melissa, was diagnosed with this dreadful disease a week before her 11th birthday. Since that day, she must take multiple insulin injections and test her blood sugar six or more times a day to ensure her safety. However, we refuse to stop fighting against her diabetes when we know there is still research to be done.

We ask all members to help raise money for this cause. Any donation would be greatly appreciated. If you would like to join us in the walk, we invite you for a brunch after the walk at the PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP tent. It makes for a most enjoyable morning for a most worthy cause. For all walkers who raise at least $50, a T-shirt (from PWC) will be provided for the walk. For those who raise at least $100, an additional T-shirt (from JDRF) will be given the day of the race. In appreciation of each member that donates (or raises) at least $100, they will receive 25 FREE RIO ROSES from Southern Floral Company and Equiflor Corporation. But, any donated amount would be greatly appreciated.

If you are unable to walk, please still consider donating. On behalf of Melissa and MANY others who must take 4-6 insulin injections and deal with this dreaded disease on a daily basis, we appreciate your support. If you are willing to help, please make your check out to. Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) and send it in no later than October 15 to...
Robert & Susan Weatherford
c/o Southern Floral Company
PO Box 1313/Houston, TX 77251
Flyers and small posters are available for all interested. When filling out the walk form, the team you are collecting and or walking for is Allied Florists (PWC). Please take as many forms as you like. It would be nice to have the display with flyers at your shop to show your support of JDRF. The consumer will be impressed with your charitable involvement.

For more information on the walk or if you would like your display to be personalized with your own shops name and logo, please contact Susan or Laura @ (713) 867-0236/ email houlll@aol.com

Thank you in advance for your support towards the cure for diabetes.

Sincerely,

Susan Weatherford