Why JDRF?
I'd never heard of JDRF before D Day. I'd probably seen ads for it, or maybe their sneaker logo fundraisers at Walgreens or Marshall's, but never paid it much attention. It didn't pertain to me, I was busy thinking about other things and Diabetes was something that happened to other people.
And then there was D and we were feeling vulnerable and overwhelmed and along came a package with a JDRF backpack full of books, T1D literature and Lenny the Lion. An actual stuffed lion with patches on his body where Caitlin could practice giving insulin shots. Shortly after that there were phone calls and emails from volunteers reaching out to us. Other D parents who knew exactly what we were going through. It seemed a natural fit to fundraise for them once life started to return to normal, or our new normal.
- JDRF is the leading global organization funding T1D research with more than 100 U.S. locations and 6 international affiliates.
- Since inception, JDRF has contributed over $1.9B to T1D research and including $98M in 2014.
- JDRF is currently funding 45 human clinical trials of potential T1D therapies.
- Approximately 80% of JDRF expenditures directly support T1D research and research-related education
JDRF’s highest priority remains funding research to deliver a cure for T1D and its complications. At the same time, JDRF is also focused on developing better treatments that will transform the way people with T1D treat the disease today, in order to help them live healthier lives now and in the future. Finally, JDRF also seeks to prevent T1D, to keep future generations from developing the disease.
You can help create a world without Type 1 Diabetes by making a tax deductible donation to JDRF. Click below to donate to our walk team or to join our walk team and fundraise on our behalf. Thank you!!!
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