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Informed Involved Caring Hope for the future... ...Help for today While JDRF continues its progress toward finding a cure for type 1 diabetes, our attention and focus is also on helping those affected by type 1 diabetes live healthier, longer lives. JDRF offers a range of programs and services that support the physical, emotional, and social needs of those with diabetes and those who provide care for them. If you, or someone you love, has diabetes, JDRF offers a range of services – from patient education, to support groups, to peer to peer mentoring – and disease information to help better manage your diabetes. Children / teens (and their parents) and adults with diabetes will all find information and services to help them – whether newly diagnosed or with established diabetes. Explore our web site or contact our chapter office to see how JDRF is advancing the state of care for persons with type 1 diabetes. As well, consider participating in our efforts to cure diabetes by making a donation, participating in a fundraising campaign (like our JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes, Promise Ball Gala, JDRF Ride to Cure Diabetes, and more), or volunteering to help advance our mission. Upcoming Events JDRF Ride to Cure Diabetes -Registration Open! Click here. TeamJDRF Challenge Events -Recruiting Participants! Participate in an endurance event of your choice and raise funds for JDRF. Walk Dates Announced -Register your team today! Family teams and corporate teams - feel the energy; experience satisfaction of helping find a cure for diabetes! Michigan Walks East Lansing August 4, 2012 Kalamazoo June 9, 2012 Great Lakes West Walk (Grand Rapids) September 15, 2012 Jackson September 15, 2012 Traverse City September 22, 2012 Dexter/Ann Arbor September 23, 2012 Metro Detroit (Warren) September 23, 2012 Bay City October 7, 2012 Northwest Ohio Walks Toledo October 6, 2012 Lakeside / Marblehead September 16, 2012 New! JDRF Golf Outings Just Announced JDRF Networking Coffees In a community near you. Click here to see a list. This Just Out It’s Here: Newly Diagnosed Adult Type 1 JDRF Care Pack Seriously? Adults are diagnosed with "juvenile" diabetes? Yes! Juvenile Diabetes, a term once commonly used by the medical community to refer to type 1 diabetes, is as prevalent in adults as it is in children. Now, in fact, 50% of all newly diagnosed cases of type 1 diabetes are adults; and 85% of all persons living with type 1 diabetes are over the age of 18. JDRF provides services and support to help patients and families of all ages live a healthier, longer life without the fear of complications. Our soon to be released JDRF Care Pack is created especially for older type 1 patients and is available at your endocrinologist’s office or your JDRF Chapter Office. School Fundraising - Fun and Educational! JDRF Kids for a Cure is a community service, team-based youth fundraising program that raises funds for JDRF and awareness of type 1 diabetes. Schools, clubs, sports teams and other youth organizations hosting the Kids for a Cure community service program can have satisfaction that their efforts are improving the lives of children and adults worldwide by supporting JDRF research and service programs. Participating groups and schools can earn exciting incentives, including a personalized banner. Click here to sign up today or learn more. Univeristy of Michigan Recruiting Study Participants The University of Michigan’s Kellogg Eye Center is recruiting participants for a JDRF-funded program addressing eye disease in persons with diabetes. Click here for more information. Make a Memorial Gift in Memory of a Friend or Loved One Click here to make a gift in memory of someone special in your life |
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