Jay Cutler Teams Up to Help Children

Jay Cutler, Lilly and the American Diabetes Association will be on the same team during the 2009 NFL season. For each touchdown pass Cutler throws this season, money will be raised to help children with diabetes.

After Cutler’s second season in the NFL, Cutler was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Since then, the current quarterback for the Chicago Bears has helped spread the word about the disease. With this program, each touchdown he passes for will go toward sending a child to diabetes camp.

Said Cutler: “I’ve met a lot of kids through my hospital tour with Lilly that have inspired me as I enter my second NFL season with diabetes. Parents and kids have told us how important diabetes camps are to helping children learn how to manage diabetes — and to help them understand that thriving with this condition isn’t just possible, it’s within reach.”

George Huntley of the American Diabetes Association points out that Cutler is a hero for children battling diabetes.

“Jay Cutler is showing the world that he is proactively managing his disease and fighting diabetes,” said Huntley. “He is an inspiration to people with diabetes and we are thankful to Jay and Lilly for their support in helping us raise awareness about this serious disease and raise money to support our camp program through Touchdowns for Diabetes.”

For more information on this program or to learn how you can help, visit TouchdownsForDiabetes.com.

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