JDRF Walk 2009

"Michael's Crew 2009"

Every October for the past 3 years we have participated in the JDRF Walk to Cure Juvenile Diabetes. My little cousin, Michael was diagnosed when he was 3 and ever since our entire family's eyes have been opened and we have been very supportive in trying to find a cure. We walk on the West steps of the Capitol. Our tradition is wearing our classic Michael Crew T-shirts and dressing up as pirates since they are Michael's favorite! We dressed up the first year and it has been a theme for us every year. Even the other groups know to "look out for the pirates"!!!

We had a great time this year and encourage anyone who wants to join next year to please do so! It is truly a good family time and it is going towards a great cause! Also feel free to visit
michaelscrew.blogspot.com
for more events, upcoming info. or to hear about Michael's journey this year in advocating the cause to Congress, meeting the Jonas brothers, being on TV and the radio and more!!!!!

Here are just a few pictures from our fun weekend!

Michael and his doctor having a sword fight!

Meeting my new baby cousin for the first time!

The new and improved "Elk Grove Gale Gang"

The entire "Gale Gang" including:

Robert & myself
Mom, Dad, Ranse, Michael, Jen, Taylor, Reece, Heather, St John, Grandma, Reid, Uncle Darin, Sydney, Kristen, Uncle Ranse, Aunt Shelly, Joel

/Thanks goes to FastSigns for putting this together for us!

All of the cousins!!!

Uncle Darin and Ranse.

Here is a panorama of ALL the walkers for "Michael's Crew"!!!!