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JDRF Salutes The Bay Area Type 1 Diabetes Volunteers During National Volunteer Week

by Greg Martin 04.19.2010 Uncategorized

ShareHere at JDRF, the many volunteers aligned to  support JDRF Bay Area bring great benefits to our organization.  Without our dedicated volunteers, the ability to support JDRF’s mission would certainly be limited.  Our sincere thanks to all the JDRF volunteers from those who help in the JDRF Bay Area office every day to those that [...]

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JDRF Type 1 Diabetes Day with the San Francisco Giants

by Carolyn Eisen 04.19.2010 Events

ShareJoin the Bay Area type 1 diabetes community on Tuesday, June 15, 2010 for a tailgate party and SF Giants game at AT&T Park! 5 p.m. party; 7:15 p.m. game vs the Baltimore Orioles. Join families from the type 1 diabetes community at AT&T Park for a tailgate BBQ with kids activities and entertainment or… [...]

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Juvenation Nominated for a Dosie Award

by Greg Martin 04.14.2010 Uncategorized

ShareJuvenation, JDRF’s social network for people touched by type 1 diabetes, is a finalist for a “Dosie” Award.  Click here to vote! “Dosies” are annual online Dose of Digital awards for the best uses of social media in pharma and healthcare.   Juvenation has been nominated in the category “Best Patient Community – Non-Brand Sponsored.” [...]

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The 12th Annual Hope Gala Honors Pitch and Cathie Johnson

by Greg Martin 04.08.2010 Uncategorized

ShareThe Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation is pleased to present Franklin “Pitch” and Cathie Johnson with the 2010 Living & Giving Award at the 12th Annual Hope Gala on Saturday, May 1, 2010, at The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco. Seating is limited but space is available. Individual ticket, table information or to support the Hope Gala click here. [...]

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JDRF Annual Research Symposium to Focus on New Strategies in Diabetes Research

by JDRF Bay Area 04.08.2010 Research & Technology

ShareSave the date for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Annual Research Symposium on Saturday, June 5, 2010, from 1:00-4:00pm at the St. Regis San Francisco. The JDRF Annual Research Symposium is designed to bring together the Greater Bay Area type 1 diabetes community for an interactive, informative afternoon. The event will feature updates on JDRF research initiatives [...]

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JDRF Writing Contest for Kids and Teens

by Greg Martin 04.07.2010 Uncategorized

ShareThe Spring 2010 issue of Countdown and Countdown for Kids will begin arriving next week. We wanted to give you a heads-up on what’s in the coming issue to help spread the word about this exciting new idea.  The Spring 2010 issue features stories about the scientific advances being made possible by JDRF’s nPOD program, [...]

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JDRF Holiday Greetings Art Search

by Greg Martin 04.06.2010 Promotions

ShareArtwork is needed for the 2010 JDRF Holiday Greetings Program!!  The Holiday Greetings Program to benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation needs your help. We are currently soliciting artwork for the 2010 program. Your holiday designs will be transformed into beautiful 5 x 7 Holiday Cards raising much needed funds for the JDRF. All ages [...]

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An American Idol Contestant with Type 1 Diabetes

by Greg Martin 04.05.2010 Uncategorized

ShareWe wanted to update you on a situation that has prompted a number of inquiries over the past few weeks. Most of you already know that Crystal Bowersox of Elliston, Ohio, is a popular contestant in the competition to become this season’s American Idol.  You may not know that Crystal was diagnosed with type 1 [...]

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