Pumpkins for a Cure

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Pumpkins For A Cure will present their 5th annual pumpkin drive on Friday, October 2nd and Saturday, October 3rd. All profits raised at the event go to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. The mission of JDRF: Finding a cure for juvenile diabetes. You can help with the cause and enjoy fun fall activities. Stop by the Miscella Real Estate office at 4 South Sixth Street in Geneva, Illinois.

The hearts, hands and brains behind the event are Mary and Paul Zellmer. Their son, Jim, was diagnosed with Juvenile Diabetes when he was a young six years old. You can read their inspiring story at the Pumpkins For A Cure web site.

Sample of Events

Kids and adults alike will find fun, food and fulfillment. The latter comes from knowing you will be helping kids with diabetes have hope for a brighter future. Take a look:

Ghost walk
Pumpkin weight guessing contest
Story time
Balloon game
Face painting
Pumpkin crafts
Traveling world of reptiles
Free lunch! - Hot dogs, chips and soda

It's A Girl Thing is a proud sponsor of this event. Pay us a visit at the Miscella Real Estate office on October 2nd and 3rd. Here is a list of how you can help us contribute to JDRF:

Face painting for $2.00 - We will donate $1.00.
Eye glitter in Halloween colors for $1.75 - We will donate $1.00.
Free gifts for the first 50 kids that come to the event.
Basket of Goodies raffle for $5.00 per ticket - We will donate 50%.

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