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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Hello Kathy, My name is Pat Bunce and I also have
type II diabetes. I've never participated in the online meetings, however,
after reading your note, perhaps I should. My last A1C was 6.0 and so I am
just over the line. I don't take any medication as yet, just control it
with diet and exercise (In a few minutes I am going down on my tred mill for 15
minutes). I am retired and a grandmother of eight. We pass through
Egg Harbor on our way down to Cape May. Next time we go down I'll
wave. I enjoyed your note. BTW I forgot to mention that I live
in Cedar Grove which is in West Essex, right next to Montclair, Verona and the
Caldwells. TTYL. Pat</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A
title=nj-diabetes-division@nfbnet.org
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Cc:</B> <A title=njagdu@nfbnet.org
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Thursday, February 24, 2011 1:00
PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> [Nj-diabetes-division] Let me
introduce myself - Kathy Rawa - akaChatty Kathy</DIV>
<DIV><BR></DIV><FONT face=arial,helvetica><FONT lang=0 size=2 face=Arial
FAMILY="SANSSERIF" PTSIZE="10">Hello<BR><BR>I just wanted to take this time to
introduce myself, my name is Kathy Rawa, nickname Chatty Kathy. I guess
you can tell by my nickname I have the ability to talk. I am relatively
new to the South Jersey area of Atlantic County.<BR><BR>I grew up in Bergen
County, quite near the Giant Stadium, which I never attended and have no
favorite team -- to set the records straight for any football favorites.
The town I grew up in is named, Wallington, one square mile. <BR><BR>My
past included being a Dental Hygienist, Dental Health Educator, personnel
trainer, ambulance corps, ER tech and substitute teacher and sometimes
professional dancer.<BR><BR>I moved to south Jersey to a town named Egg Harbor
City, which is 13 miles from Atlantic City. I have learned through the
Historical Society that this town was home to a gentleman who sold his canning
recipe to Campbell's - known as Campbell's Pork n Beans. And it is also
home to the famous guy -- calling Mr. Morris, calling Philip Morris as well as
the Oscar meyer little person.<BR><BR>I feel very lucky to come upon such a
great organization. I am new to low vision and using a guide dog.
I graduated Guide Dog Foundation in November 2010, Smithtown, L.I. and I am
proud to say I was invited to be on the Alumni Council of the
Foundation.<BR><BR>I am also a diabetic Type 2 - but my loss of vision is not
totally because of diabetes. I can go on and on but I was thrilled to
listen to the Telephone Conference call and listen to so many wonderful
facts. I tell you between listening to the conversations and e-mails
back n forth from Vinny - I have learned so much and cannot believe how in the
dark the doctors have been about my diabetes.<BR><BR>Well all I can say in
closing - that I look forward to chatting and learning how I can become more
active and spread the word<BR><BR>Always<BR>Kathy Rawa<BR>aka Chatty
Kathy</FONT>
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