July 2010

Taking “Control” Out of Diabetes

by JDRF Bay Area 07.29.2010 Events

ShareAn evening with Jessica Bernstein, Psy.D. Psychologist specializing in type 1 diabetes/chronic illness “Blood & Honey” documentary film director and producer Living with type 1 diabetes for 38 Years DATE: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 TIME: 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. PLACE: Congregation Etz Chayim; 4161 Alma Street, Palo Alto, CA RSVP: Tamar Sofer-Geri at tamar@geri.org In [...]

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JDRF Testifies before Congress on Diabetes Research Advances and Need for Renewal of the Special Diabetes Program

by JDRF Bay Area 07.21.2010 Advocacy

ShareWASHINGTON, D.C., July 1, 2010 — Representatives from the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, a leader in type 1 diabetes research worldwide, testified this week in two congressional hearings focused on advances in diabetes research and the importance of continued diabetes research funding through the Special Diabetes Program. On Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at 9:30am, the [...]

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Sanofi-aventis and JDRF Form Partnership to Improve Therapies, Work Toward Cure for Type 1 Diabetes

by JDRF Bay Area 07.21.2010 Research & Technology

ShareParis, France – July 1, 2010 – Sanofi-aventis (EURONEXT: SAN and NYSE: SNY ) and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) announced today a unique partnership to develop therapeutic treatments for people with type 1 diabetes at different stages of the disease – both those living with the disease and the newly diagnosed – as [...]

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Join Me in the Ride to Cure Diabetes. Together, We Can Find the Cure

by Katie Clark 07.20.2010 Uncategorized

ShareHi, my name is Katie and like you, I’m an adult living with type 1 diabetes.  I was diagnosed in 1977 at the age of two. My oldest daughter, Ellie, was diagnosed with type 1 in 2004 at the age of four. My family has been involved with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) and [...]

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Original and Innovative Fundraising Ideas for Family Walk Teams

by JDRF Bay Area 07.20.2010 Walk to Cure Diabetes

ShareAre you searching for original and innovative fundraising ideas for your Family Walk Team?  Are you new to JDRF and looking for great ways to raise money for research? You won’t want to miss the Fresh Ideas for Family Teams Virtual Roundtable, including: Inventive Letter Writing Campaigns Learn How Your Child’s School Can Help Find [...]

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Preparing for College with Type 1 Diabetes Panel Discussion – Thursday, August 19th

by Carolyn Eisen 07.19.2010 Events

ShareJDRF invites type 1 incoming college students, high school students and their parents to attend a very special program! A moderated panel of current college students and parents will share their stories and answer questions about living with diabetes at college.  Diabetes health care providers will also participate and be available for medical Q & [...]

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“No-Sugar Added Poetry” Book Release Party

by Carolyn Eisen 07.19.2010 Events

ShareThe Diabetes Hands Foundation first publication is here! Come help celebrate the release of No-Sugar Added Poetry.  Join DHF for a poetry reading, discussion and a chance to win a free copy of the book: Date:           Saturday, July 24 Time:          2:00 p.m. Location:  Philz Coffee at 1600 Shattuck; Berkeley, CA About No-Sugar Added Poetry A breathtaking [...]

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Triabuddies Athletic Mentoring Program Now Accepting Applications from Kids 9-12

by Carolyn Eisen 07.16.2010 Life with Diabetes

ShareTriabuddies is a one-of a kind mentoring program for kids with diabetes.  Each year a group of 9-12 year-olds is selected from across the country and paired with a local Triabetes Team Captain (Triabetes is the world’s largest triathlon club for people with diabetes) in training for an Ironman Triathlon. In addition to regular mentor-pupil [...]

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