Government Relations

Important Legislative News For Diabetes Families In California

by lisashenson 02.11.2010 Advocacy

ShareDear Friends of the Diabetes Community, We are delighted to announce the introduction of a new bill, AB 1802, into the California Legislature by Assembly Member Isadore Hall III (D-Compton) in support of children with diabetes attending California schools.  Hall’s bill would establish a procedure by which a parent or guardian can designate a trained [...]

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Want to Volunteer but Only Have a Few Hours to Spare?

by Greg Martin 12.18.2009 Uncategorized

ShareDo you think about getting involved in your community but have concerns that it may take too much time? Do you have a few hours in the next couple of months to volunteer and give back? Do you have type 1 diabetes or does your child, grand child, spouse, partner, parent, sibling, friend, neighbor or [...]

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JDRF Promise to Remember Me Campaign Is Off to A Good Start for Diabetes Advocacy

by Greg Martin 09.14.2009 Uncategorized

Share The Promise Campaign is a coordinated effort to schedule and complete as many meetings as possible between representatives and senators and their constituents in their local districts. The official kick off of the 2010 Promise to Remember Me Campaign in the Greater Bay Area Chapter was Wednesday, August 12th when JDRF constituents met with [...]

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