300 Cycle $1 million Closer to a Cure

Abbott Diabetes Care is honoured and proud to have supported and participated in the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation’s (JDRF) international challenge to find a cure for diabetes and its complications.

Abbott Diabetes Care challenged diabetes at the 2009 Ride to Cure Diabetes, a spectacular bike ride held in the Barossa Valley.

Abbott Diabetes Care proudly sponsored and supported the Abbott A Ride for your Life team.

Diabetes and sport Garry Forbes              Louise van Ristell
Kirrily Male                Catherine Forbes
Warren Forbes           Philip James
Michael McGahan       Arthur Miritis
Leslie McGahan          Lynne Charisis
Michael Brown            Steve Tsakoumakis

Abbott Diabetes Care would like to congratulate and thank the Riders for their efforts, both their fundraising and their cycling. The efforts of ALL participants will significantly improve the lives of people with type 1 diabetes and will help towards reducing the impact of diabetes complications such as blindness, kidney disease and heart disease.

Abbott Diabetes care would like to recognise one particular member of the Abbott A Ride for your Life team for their inspiring courage and fundraising tenacity that won her the 'Spirit Award' – congratulations to Kirrily Male.

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