Van Eekeren Family and Land O’Frost continue to support JDRF

Land O’Frost Inc., one of the nation’s best-selling brands of pre-sliced deli meats and a producer of specialty meat products, announced today that David Van Eekeren, president and CEO of Land O’Frost, and his wife, Bridget Van Eekeren, will serve as co-chairs for the JDRF Illinois chapter’s 39^th Annual One Dream Gala. JDRF is the leading global organization funding type one diabetes (T1D) research, and the annual gala is dedicated to helping find a cure for the 1.25 million Americans living with T1D. 

“Bridget and I, along with the entire Land O’Frost family, are honored to have the opportunity to continue to advocate for JDRF’s mission and efforts. It’s a disease that has a deeply personal connection to my own family and over the past 10 years, our support has extended throughout the entire company,” said David Van Eekeren. “JDRF is an incredibly special organization that’s doing important work for those living with type one diabetes. We’re proud to be on the front lines with them to help raise awareness and funds that will allow for improved treatment and, ultimately, a cure.”