Community Connection: Spotlight on JDRF
Posted on March 13, 2019 by Laura Lucky
WHAT THEY DO:
JDRF is a national organization with an Arizona chapter leading the fight against type 1 diabetes (T1D) by funding research, advocating for policies that accelerate access to new therapies, and providing a support network for millions of people around the world impacted by T1D.
Their research has three objectives: cure the body’s inability to control glucose, reversing insulin dependence; prevent the progression of the disease in those at risk or recently diagnosed; and treat people living with T1D with new drugs, therapies and devices that make it easier to stay healthy until the cure comes.
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
There are so many ways to lend a hand – from donating time or money, to attending one of their many yearly fundraising events.
Arizona Chapter Events in 2019:
April 6th – One Walk 5K Event at Sloan Park in Mesa
November 9th – Promise Ball Gala at JW Marriott Camelback Inn Resort & Spa
Ways to Donate:
Support a local fundraiser
Planned giving
Stock donation
Tribute donation
Workplace giving
Memorial donation
Shop the online JDRF store
Vehicle donation
