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The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) was founded in 1970 by parents of children with type 1 diabetes. The Triangle/Eastern NC Chapter of JDRF established its first chapter office in 1996. The chapter territory covers 51 counties in eastern North Carolina, ranging from the Triangle region to the coast.
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JDRF currently funds more research toward curing Type 1 diabetes than any other non-profit, non-governmental organization in the world, contributing over $100 million annually. In support of this mission the chapter holds several special events throughout the year!
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The Spring Galas are Here!
The Hope Galas are festive and inspirational events which support diabetes research and feature fine food, the presentation of the annual Living and Giving Award, fabulous live and silent auctions, and premiere entertainment. On the night of the gala, JDRF will offer a number of opportunities to help support our mission to find a cure. There will be a vast array of unique auction items to bid on in the Silent, Super Silent and Live Auctions. Guests are also be given the chance to make a direct contribution to JDRF's outstanding diabetes research efforts through our signature Fund A Cure program. There are many ways to support the Gala and help us to raise money for diabetes research. Purchase a table, donate an auction item, volunteer the night of the event or buy tickets. For additional information about the Hope Gala and how you can support our efforts, please contact us at (919) 431-8330 in Raleigh or (910) 509-9899 in Wilmington.
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 The Walk to Cure Diabetes is a walkathon, held in more than 200 locations worldwide, throughout the year. Family teams, corporate teams, and individuals of more than 500,000 men, women and children will participate this year. The Walk raised more than $81 million last year for diabetes research. This year, our goal is to raise $86 million.
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JDRF's Life with Diabetes e-mail newsletter is published eight times a year to provide information and support for families with a recent diagnosis of type 1 diabetes.
Subscribe by sending an e-mail to info@jdrf.org. Please include "Subscribe Life with Diabetes e-mail newsletter" in the subject line.
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