Napa Valley JDRF Kickoff Luncheon 2005

For the first time, the North Bay Chapter of the Greater Bay Area JDRF is hosting its own Walk to Cure Diabetes. When registration started, there were only two family teams who had ever participated in a walk: Team Shelby was one of the veterans.

On Aug. 10, the chapter held a Walk Kickoff Luncheon at Brix Restaurant, a Napa Valley favorite. Those of us here at Team Shelby Headquarters attended the luncheon and met the many JDRF staff we’d been e-mailing for several weeks.

We were particularly honored because Team Shelby Mom Liz Corey was asked to be the keynote personal experience speaker for the luncheon. Liz shared our story about how Shelby was diagnosed and we became involved in the JDRF. >> Read Liz’s speech

Below are some pictures of the event so all Team Shelby members can see and experience a little of the enthusiasm and anticipation that is already building in preparation for the Oct. 22 Napa Valley Walk to Cure Diabetes.

Brix Restaurant is located on scenic Highway 29 between Yountville and St. Supery Vineyard and Winery,the location of this year's walk.




The modest luncheon room at the restaurant was packed with JDRF families and supporters.


The corporate walk chairman for the Napa Valley event is Chris Cason, Regional Vice Presidents of Marshall's, a stalwart corporate supporter of the JDRF.


Liz was really nervous about giving the personal story, but she did a great job!


After the luncheon, everyone went out to the patio to pick up the supplies they need for their walk teams.


There were tons of supplies!


Mr. Cason was happy to meet Shelby, who earlier in the luncheon helped pass out awards to the walk's local business sponsors.


After the event, the Brix hostess has the kids help her feed the koi in the pond out front. A great way to end a fun day!