JDRFS Rock the Walk returns to center stage with an evening under the stars, on Friday, September 25, 2009 from 6:00 pm. to 9:00 pm at The Springs Preserve outdoor amphitheatre. The annual, fun-filled concert to benefit Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation features dinner catered by Famous Daves BBQ, and family entertainment by Christy Molasky & The Music Junkies with a special appearance by Clint Holmes. Open seating tickets starts at $50 per person. All proceeds will go to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Ticket information is available by calling the JDRF Chapter at 702-732-4795 or online.

This unique event is a prelude to the Nevada Chapters Walk to Cure Diabetes on Saturday, November 14, 2009 at the University of Nevada Las Vegas where over 4,000 walkers turn out for a 5k walk to raise awareness and research money to help find a cure for juvenile diabetes. "For many of the 1.7 million people struggling with juvenile diabetes in the United States, a scientific breakthrough can literally be a matter of life or death, said Rich Worthington. This event is not only fun -filled, it also helps JDRFs efforts to accelerate the discovery and development of new, life-changing therapies and cures for those who suffer from juvenile diabetes and its complications, added Worthington.

About JDRF

JDRF was founded in 1970 by the parents of children with juvenile diabetes, a disease that strikes children suddenly, makes them insulin dependent for life, and carries the constant threat of devastating complications. Since inception, JDRF has provided more than $1 billion to diabetes research worldwide. More than 85 percent of JDRFs expenditures directly sup-port research and education about research. JDRFs mission is constant: to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research. For more information, visit the JDRF web site at www.jdrf.org or call 702-732-4795.