Walkin' for Willz
5K Walk/Run to Cure Juvenile Diabetes
Walkers and runners from all over the North Country are invited to take part in a Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) 5K Walk/Run to Cure Diabetes.
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Ive's Park Gazebo, Potsdam, NY
Registration and entertainment begins at 9:30 am
5K Walk starts at 11:00 am
5K Run starts at 11:30am
Call 261-8360 for more info
Dedicated to
Andrew Blaine Haas
of Natural Bridge and Norfolk, NY
February 8, 1982 - March 9, 2011
JDRF Walkin 'for Willz Online Registration
Offline collections please use the Walker Collection Form.
A local event T-Shirt will be given to each walker who collects at least $25.00.
An JDRF T-Shirt will be available to individuals who raise at least $100.
Would you like to become a Corporate Sponsor? Your company can help by donating event supplies, raffle prizes, or make a tax-deductible cash, check or credit card donation. Call 276-9180 for more info.
$100 or more are recognized with a large advertising sign along the 5K walk route.
$250 also receive a logo on the local event Tshirt.
$500 or more are included in all print and radio advertising
$1000 or more are gold level presenting sponsors.
Credit/Debit card donations may be made online at:
Walkin' for Willz
Show your team spirit by creating team T-Shirts for the walk.
T-Shirt Contest
The Walkin' for Willz 5K Walk/Run will start at Ives Park, then proceeds through the Clarkson University Campus to finish back at Ives Park. To see a map of the route please follow the link:
5K Walk/Run Map Route
We would like to say THANK YOU to everyone who participated in the 2nd Annual Walkin' for Willz 5K Walk/Run on September 11, 2010. With all your support and contributions we are thrilled to annouce that in 2010 more than 300 people from the North Country rallied and raised over $18,000.00 to cure juvenile diabetes! Since its inception, the Walkin' for Willz 5K has raised over $70,000.
Thank you for your support of the Walkin' for Willz Walk to Cure Diabetes. We look forward to seeing you on September 10, 2011.
*2010 Highest Fundraising Team*
Team Jared, Potsdam, NY - Team Jared C., Potsdam, NY
*2010 Best T-Shirt*
The Cure-iers, DeKalb Junction, NY - Team Devin S., DeKalb Junction, NY
*2010 Volunteer of the Year*
Bida Clark-Bouchard, Potsdam, NY
*2010 Major Business Sponsors*
Agway, Potsdam, NY
CHIP's Place and Spirits of Hannawa
Canton-Potsdam Hospital
Cubby T. Clown
Computer Guys Potsdam
Barstow Motors
Great Northern Printing
Harris Medical
Jose' Lizardi, MD
Kunoco
North Country Collison
Ponderosa Potsdam
Potsdam Junior Hockey Association
Pinto, Mucenski & Watson
Pepsi Ogdensburg
St. Lawrence Radiology
Scoopicino's Bakery
St. Lawrence Health Alliance
St. Lawrence Gas
J. E. Sheehan Contracting
Tardelli's Restaurant
Terry Reed, DDS
T. J. Karaoke - Tom Simpson
T & R Wine and Liquors, Potsdam
"Walkin' for Willz"
"Cubby and Cuddles offered
face painting and balloon animals!" 
"Team Chad - largest team entered"
"Potsdam Ponderosa sold the most JDRF Sneaker Sales."
Bikin' for Billy - JDRF Century Ride 2011
Willz and Erin - JDRF Walk 1995
The Walkin' for Willz event, named in honor of Potsdam native Billy "Willz" Howlett, who lost his battle with diabetes at age 20 due to sudden complications in 2008, has raised over $70,000 since its inception for the Central NY chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). JDRF-CNY serves children and adults, including those St. Lawrence county, with Type 1 diabetes. 
Aditionally, over the last 2 years multiple St. Lawrence county children with diabetes have benefited from scholarships to Camp Aspire in Rush, NY, a summer camp for children with diabetes. Scholarships are available through the Potsdam Junior Hockey Association's Thanksgiving Memorial Tournament. Camp Aspire helps children with diabetes become more independent in their care. "Lets Do This!!"
The Juvenile Diabetes Research International (JDRF) is the worldwide leader in funding research to cure type 1 diabetes, an autoimmune disease that strikes children and adults suddenly and lasts a lifetime. Diet and exercise alone are not enough. With Type 1 diabetes insulin must be injected multiple times a day for life, along with constant monitoring of carbohydrate intake and activity levels.
JDRF's mission is to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research. JDRF is also committed to developing new and better treatments that improve the lives of people with diabetes in the near term and keep them healthy while advancing toward a cure. 