Alerting the world to the symptoms of Type I diabetes. That is the mission of Kent Schnakenberg
and Team Schnak. Kent spends a lot of time talking about the disease and collects donations for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). Over the last three years, Kent has collected over $300,000 in donations for JDRF. He has put 173,000 miles on his truck, which you can't miss seeing going down the road. He is participating in five bike rides this year and has so far this year visited 14 schools around the country communicating about Type I diabetes and its symptoms. 
Kent introduced Alyssa Belford, who was diagnosed with the disease in 2001, and has been living with it for 17 years. Alyssa, the daughter of Rotarian Karen Belford, provided a fascinating first-hand report on what it is like to live with Type I diabetes. Indeed, it is a team effort among the whole family of a diabetic. Alyssa recently graduated from KSU, has become EMT certified, and is applying for jobs as well as for medical school. Her interest is providing sustainable care for those with the disease in third world countries. During our meeting, Harvey Foyle presented a check to Kent from Happy Bucks 
donations collected during a recent quarter. Kent has also started the Team Schnak Strong Fund at the Emporia Community Foundation. Donations to this fund provide $500 per year for medical and gas expenses for families of local kids with Type I diabetes. The fund also sends kids to camp for one week for kids with Type I diabetes. Seven kids are receiving this year's camp scholarships. The goal is to expand the number of kids with camp scholarships.
donations collected during a recent quarter. Kent has also started the Team Schnak Strong Fund at the Emporia Community Foundation. Donations to this fund provide $500 per year for medical and gas expenses for families of local kids with Type I diabetes. The fund also sends kids to camp for one week for kids with Type I diabetes. Seven kids are receiving this year's camp scholarships. The goal is to expand the number of kids with camp scholarships.