Christian Gimber, a senior at La Jolla High School, has set his highest fundraising goal ever for Junior Diabetes Research Foundation\u2019s (JDRF) “Walk to Cure Diabetes” \u2014 an annual walk to raise funds for Type 1 diabetes research. Gimber has raised nearly $20,000 for JDRF since his Type 1 diagnosis in preschool 13 years ago. This year \u2014 in his final push for the cause before going to college in the fall \u2014 Gimber hopes to raise $10,000 for the nonprofit to raise awareness, help fund research for a cure and continue the organization\u2019s life-changing treatment ventures like the creation of an artificial pancreas. Though the exact cause of Type 1 diabetes is unknown, it is often triggered when a person\u2019s immune system mistakenly attacks insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. The chronic disease is neither preventable nor curable \u2014 yet. Gimber set his fundraising sights high in the hopes of changing that reality through research. “Everyone has to get involved if they want to see a cure for juvenile diabetes,” he said. “You can\u2019t sit around and wait for a cure, you have to get out there and raise awareness yourself.” Although Gimber\u2019s day-to-day activities \u2014 like cross-country running or surfing \u2014 are not hindered, he has to check his blood-sugar levels regularly throughout the day, be careful about when and how he eats and is dependent on injected insulin for life. “It\u2019s something my parents have told me from the beginning \u2014 diabetes isn\u2019t something that will restrict you from anything. It\u2019s just something I have to be a little more responsible with,” he said. “They always say, \u2018Just do your best and God will take care of the rest.\u2019” Gimber\u2019s best efforts are certainly paying off. He is nearly halfway to his target \u2014 but he needs a village of help to raise the additional funds to reach his goal. “I\u2019m trying to reach out to the community and get as many people involved as I can,” he said. “I definitely want to participate in a walk near wherever I go to college, but I\u2019m passing the torch to the new generation of kids who are diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes.” To donate to Gimber\u2019s efforts or to join his team during the walk on Nov. 12, visit www.jdrf.org. Under the “Get Involved” tab, select “Walk to Cure Diabetes” and insert Gimber\u2019s name to donate to his campaign. Donations will be accepted throughout the month.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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