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I constructed this PowerPoint in my Communication Studies course. The assignement was to create give a persuasive speech with a visual aid. I aimed to persuade individuals to join the JDRF Walk to cure Diabetes!
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PreviewType 1 diabetes and living with itObjections/MisconceptionsMeet my friends!Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
(JDRF)How you can support the organization
Type 1 Diabetes Also known as T1D Autoimmune disease Pancreas stops producing insulin Causes unknown
◦ **NOTHING TO DO WITH LIFESTYLE No prevention, no cure (currently) Affects three million in U.S. 80 people per day
Living with T1DLiving with T1D:
-“need to be mathematicians, physicians, personal trainers, and dieticians all rolled into one.”
- 6-8 daily pricks and insulin injections; must count carbs
- Shortens lifespan 5-8 years
- At risk for: ketoacidosis, hypoglycemia, heart disease, kidney complications, amputation, blindness
Common Objections/ Misconceptions
Type 1 Diabetes
vs. Type 2 Diabetes
-genetic/environmental vs. lifestyle*
-children vs. adult
Diabetes is manageable
-How did it become manageable?
-Still terminal
-Takes away childhood
Meet My FriendsType 1 Diabetes does not
discriminate!
Janelle
-Diagnosed: July 31, 2001
-Graduated from UT; works for JDRF
-When we find a cure for Type 1 Diabetes: “…drink a REAL Mellow Yellow. That was my favorite soft drink and I really miss it! I don't drink soda now, but man...there isn't anything like a real Mellow Yellow!”
Clara
-Diagnosed: at 3; now 9.5
-Loves drawing and painting, soccer, softball, horseback riding and camping/hiking.
-When we find a cure for this “special disease”: “…she will dance and scream with joy when a cure is found and then without a doubt she will cry, cry and cry some more.... we all will.”
Who is JDRF? Leading global organization Since 1970, $1.6 billion Over 80% of funds to research Annual walks/galas/events
**CHAPTER RIGHT HERE IN KNOXVILLE!**
WALK TO CURE DIABETES Date: May 11, 2013 Location: World’s Fair Park Registration time: 8:30am Walk time: 10:00am Length: 3 miles Food, games, music, and FUNDRAISING FOR A CURE!
TAKE THE STEP!
Take the step!!Why?
WHY NOT? It’s easy! Help another! Free t-shirt! Resume builder!
Commitment: Varying commitment Join my team! Start your own!
For More Information:Ask me!
Jdrf.org
East TN ChapterMary Moreland(865) 544-0768
QUESTIONS?