As many of you know, my beautiful friend Missy Maag, was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Six years ago, Missy's passion for JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) made an impression on me. She got involved for her niece, Alex, who has Type One (T1D). Missy cycles every year in the JDRF Ride to Cure Diabetes ride, pedaling and fundraising for those who are living with type 1 diabetes and helping to create a world without T1D. Every year, I would paint and donate a painting to the JDRF gala for auction. Since then, we expanded and held "Art for a Cure" events with ALL proceeds going to JDRF.
After the 2017 100 mile ride, Missy fell ill and after numerous visits to the doctor, she received devastating news that she has pancreatic cancer. Despite countless chemo treatments, Missy's passion and belief in this cause is remarkable and is what makes her special to so many. Thus, this is the reason I continue to fight for a cure....
Be part of the change and help turn Type One to Type None! The sale of every raffle purchased will go towards funds to help kick Betes for Alex and many others with this disease!
