While her husband was handling thousands this morning at the Mayor’s Back to School Fair, Dallas First Lady Laura Leppert (pictured) was announced as the Honorary Chair of The Kids Walk to Cure Diabetes (September 25 @ Victory Park in Dallas and Granite Park in Plano), that “raises money to find a cure for type 1 diabetes.”
“We are honored to have Laura lend her name and support to one of our most important causes,” said Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Greater Dallas Chapter Executive Director Mary Hollock. “Educating children and raising money are at the very heart of our mission.”
According to spokesperson Terry Van Willson, the decision to accept the position was a personal one for Laura —
“The Lepperts have been affected by diabetes in their family and close family friends in recent months and Laura wanted to make this her cause.”
“We have seen first-hand the importance of education and funding to pursue a cure,” said Laura. “I encourage schools, children and adults, to become involved in the Walk. This is a fun way to make a real difference in the lives of diabetics while helping schools obtain additional resources.”
Diabetes is not just a life-changing disease where you may have to take insulin and prick your finger. It’s a life-threatening disease and needs to be wiped out. You go, Laura!