March 27, 2009

You're Invited: Party at POPPY to help fund Juvenile Diabetes research

It's a cause near and dear to Deacon's heart, as we've had several family members die of this terrible disease. Please join us at POPPY, the fabulous Georgetown jewelry store, as we help raise money to support the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation of the capitol area.

SAVE THE DATE

POPPY Auction Benefiting The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Capitol Chapter

April 2, 2009, 6 pm - 9 pm

Silent auction bids accepted beginning 12 noon

7pm Live Auction features :

commissions from jewelry designer Heidi Hess

catered private event at award-winning home of architect Travis Price, FAIA

Guest of honor: Anna Hoyer

Anna pendant and cufflinks created especially for this event depict the journey of confusion, embrace, and acceptance Hoyer experienced coming to terms with living with Type 1 diabetes. All proceeds from the sale of these pieces, as well as silent auction sales from Hess's current collections, benefit the Capitol Chapter of the JDRF.

RSVP: hjh@poppymetals.com

POPPY wishes to thank Barefoot Wine and Bubbly and Cuvée Catering for their generous support of this event.

JDRF is a leader in setting the agenda for diabetes research worldwide, and is the largest charitable funder and advocate of type 1 research. The mission of JDRF is to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research. Type 1 diabetes is a disease which strikes children and adults suddenly and requires multiple injections of insulin daily or a continuous infusion of insulin through a pump. Insulin, however, is not a cure for diabetes, nor does it prevent its eventual and devastating complications which may include kidney failure, blindness, heart disease, stroke, and amputation.

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