Fall 2010 - Eastern Virginia Medical School

Partnerships raise moneyfor diabetes research and careat EVMS Strelitz Diabetes CenterThe EVMS Strelitz Diabetes Center recently partnered with regional 7-Eleven stores and theNorfolk Tides baseball team to increase awareness of the diabetes epidemic in Hampton Roads and raisemoney to support diabetes research and care at the center.Current projections indicate that one in three children born after the year 2000 will develop diabetesover the course of their lifetime. From July 1 to August 31, 7-Eleven shared this message and spearheaded the “GiveChange to Make Change” campaign. As of press time, the campaign had raised nearly $34,000.On Aug. 22, the EVMS Strelitz Diabetes Center hosted “Turning the Tide on Diabetes Night” at Harbor Park withthe Norfolk Tides. A portion of the proceeds from tickets sold for the game went to the diabetes center. Hundreds ofpeople came out to support EVMS.EVMS is also working with Todd Jurich of the award-winning Todd Jurich’s Bistro in downtown Norfolk to raiseawareness of diabetes in Hampton Roads. Mr. Jurich is consulting EVMS Strelitz Diabetes Center nutritionist PhyllisWoodson to develop a new three-course diabetic-friendly meal that will debut on the restaurant’s menu in time fordiabetes awareness month this November.10 FALL 2010 www.evms.edunews