NEW YORK, Oct. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- This year, rooting for Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler means rooting for kids. For every touchdown pass Jay Cutler throws in the 2009 season, Lilly will send a child to diabetes camp by donating $1,000 to the American Diabetes Association's (ADA) camp scholarship fund. And for every pass Cutler completes this season, Lilly will donate $100 to the scholarship fund to allow even more kids the chance to attend camp next summer.
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Video chronicling Jay's experiences with diabetes, and information about "Touchdowns for Diabetes" is available. Additionally, Matt Beebe, diabetes brand leader, Lilly USA, LLC, is available for media interviews.
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Eli Lilly and Company, a leading innovation-driven company, is developing a growing portfolio of pharmaceutical products by applying the latest research from its own worldwide laboratories and from collaborations with eminent scientific organizations. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Ind., Lilly provides answers -- through medicines and information -- for some of the world's most urgent medical needs. Information about Lilly is available at
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2009-10-08
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