Diabetes
The JoBros take on the internet
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They sing, they dance, and now they rock at sports too? Not fair. The JoBros took on the AOL Company in a game of charity softball on Monday and apparently the boys don’t fool around when it comes to softball (or wiffleball). It’s’ no surprise the that international superstars claimed victory, beating AOL 15-13.
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Nick Jonas’ rock star testimony
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Teen heartthrob Nick Jonas and 150 of his diabetic buddies came to congress this morning to testify before a Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee hearing.
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Meet the JoBros!!!
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It’s no surprise that the JoBros were the top fundraising group on the site CharityFolks.com bringing in over $500,000 for their charity: Change for the Children Foundation (CFTC). And now, they are at it again—giving you the chance to meet them!
Carrie Underwood steps up to the plate
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On June 10th, thousands of Country music fans joined together for the 19th Annual "City of Hope Celebrity Softball Challenge" in Nashville, Tennessee. Who doesn’t love watching your favorite celebs make fools of themselves on the field?
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Elliott Yamin: An Idol gives back
“I thought my world was crashing down on me,” Idol fan fave Elliott Yamin told CGG in our exclusive interview. Elliott remembers when he was 16 and diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes: “It had me down in the dumps for a long time. I had a real struggle with accepting the fact that I had this incurable disease.” Type 1 or Juvenile Diabetes affects as many as 3 million Americans (and yes, it’s the kind CGG sweetheart, Nick Jonas has too).
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National Women’s Health Week
The 10th annual celebration kicked off on Mother's Day, May 10, 2009 and lasts until May 16, 2009. With the theme "It's Your Time," the nationwide initiative encourages women to take simple steps for a longer, healthier, and happier life.
Why an entire week? Women are often the caregivers for their spouses, children, and parents and forget to focus on their own health. But research shows that when women take care of themselves, the health of their family improves.
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