STEELERS' SIMMONS HELPS TACKLE JUVENILE DIABETES

Kendall Simmons will make an appearance on Saturday, December 11 from 11 am to 1 pm at Utrecht Art Supplies signing limited edition poster prints featuring the Steelers' first round draft pick of 2002.  The 18” x 27” posters retail for $3.99 with partial proceeds benefiting the Western Pennsylvania Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.  Customers purchasing a poster during the event will be entered into a drawing to win the original painting by Pittsburgh artist Ben Gersch that was used for this limited edition print.

Simmons, the recipient of the 2002 Joe Greene Great Performance Award as the Steelers' Rookie
Of The Year, was diagnosed with hyperglycemia, a diabetic condition that caused him to lose 30
pounds and significant strength right before training camp in 2003.  Kendall started 14 of 16 games during his rookie season and helped the Steelers on their way to the AFC Championship game.   He previously majored in Visual Communication / Graphic Arts at Auburn University where he was selected as a first team All-American by the NFL Draft Report.  Although a season ending injury in the preseason washed out Kendall's 2004 campaign, he remains active in the community while undergoing rehab and looks forward to returning to All Pro form in 2005.

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International (JDRF), the world's leading nonprofit, nongovernmental funder of diabetes research, was founded in 1970 by the parents of children with juvenile diabetes, a disease which strikes children suddenly, makes them insulin dependent for life, and carries the constant threat of devastating complications. Since its inception, JDRF has provided more than $600 million to diabetes research worldwide. In a typical year, 85 cents of every dollar are allocated to research and education. JDRF's mission is constant: to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research.

Utrecht Art Supplies is located on the corner or 20th and East Carson Street, 2 blocks from the Birmingham Bridge on the Southside of Pittsburgh. 

Utrecht Art Supplies

1930 E. Carson Street (Southside)

Pittsburgh, PA 15203

PHONE (412) 432-1945