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Raiders of the Lost Tuk Raising Funds for JDRF

by JDRF Bay Area 09.07.2010 Events

ShareMeet Jim Matheson, Brianna Limebrook and Kate DeWald aka Raiders of the Lost Tuk! Raiders of the Lost Tuk is one of just 60 teams from around the globe competing in the 2010 Rickshaw Run beginning on September 11.  The Rickshaw Run is a 2,000 mile, two week trek across the entire sub-continent of India [...]

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JDRF Launches New Initiative to Ensure Bay Area Parents are “T1D Aware”

by JDRF Bay Area 08.19.2010 Life with Diabetes

ShareThe Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation wants every Bay Area parent to be “T1D Aware” to recognize the telltale signs of type 1 diabetes in order to prevent a potentially deadly complication that often occurs as a result of a delayed diagnosis. JDRF is launching the new educational campaign called “T1D Aware” to raise awareness of [...]

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Give ‘Em Hill: Scoop-a-palooza (at the A’s Root Beer Float Day)

by JDRF Bay Area 08.11.2010 Events

ShareBy Angela Hill for the Oakland Tribune THIS MAY COME as a shock to those who know me, but for once in my life I am forced to challenge the infinite wisdom of Homer Simpson who, in reference to something about his legendary cartoon beer drinking, once uttered the following axiom for the ages: “Foam [...]

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Walk to Cure Diabetes Kick Off With the A’s – A Great Success!

by Greg Martin 08.10.2010 Walk to Cure Diabetes

ShareOn Wednesday, August 4, 2010 nearly 400 people with a connection to type 1 diabetes – including many JDRF East Bay volunteers and JDRF staff – enjoyed an exciting Kick Off event with the Oakland A’s, the official launch of the 2010 JDRF  Walk to Cure Diabetes.  The day began with a series of lively presentations [...]

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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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Walk to Cure Diabetes Kick Off with the Oakland A’s

by JDRF Bay Area 07.08.2010 Uncategorized

ShareLet’s Kick Off the 2010 Walk to Cure Diabetes! Dear Friends of JDRF, You are invited to a special Kick Off of the Walk to Cure Diabetes on Wednesday, August 4, 2010, at the Oakland Coliseum.  At the Kick Off, JDRF will provide you with the resources, tools and materials you need to have a [...]

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