Euphemia Haye walks to end Type 1 Diabetes

On May 11, Ray and D'Arcy Arpke hosted the annual walk in honor of their daughter Kate.

  • By Katie Johns
  • | 12:17 p.m. May 12, 2019
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Ray and D’Arcy Arpke are working to turn Type 1 into type none.

On May 11, the Arpkes, owners of Euphemia Haye Restaurant, hosted their annual walk for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

Friends and supporters gathered at the restaurant first for breakfast and a presentation from various speakers, including two children who have Type 1 Diabetes.

After the walk, the group cut the ribbon and began their trek through Joan M. Durante Park.

The Arpkes started hosting their own walk in honor of their daughter Kate, who was diagnosed with diabetes at the age of 21.

Each year, Ray and D’Arcy Arpke host a walk for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
Each year, Ray and D’Arcy Arpke host a walk for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
The Arpkes host their walk in honor of their daughter, Kate, who was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes when she was 21.
The Arpkes host their walk in honor of their daughter, Kate, who was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes when she was 21.
Mara Kelson and Pat Olesen
Mara Kelson and Pat Olesen
Frank, Dawna, Sarah, Reid and Chase Kennedy with Morgan Barney
Frank, Dawna, Sarah, Reid and Chase Kennedy with Morgan Barney
Supporters walked through Joan M. Durante Park.
Supporters walked through Joan M. Durante Park.
Ray and D’Arcy Arpke
Ray and D’Arcy Arpke
Reid Kennedy cuts the ribbon to start the walk.
Reid Kennedy cuts the ribbon to start the walk.
Reid Kennedy cuts the ribbon to start the walk.
Reid Kennedy cuts the ribbon to start the walk.
Geri Sullivan and Lindy
Geri Sullivan and Lindy

 

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