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A device being tested may bring hope to many people who have diabetes. It's called the "artificial pancreas," and it can deliver insulin without the involvement of the patient.
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$300 million for Type 1 Research Secured
Congress was successful in overriding the President’s veto. Coupled with the one year extension of the SDP secured last December, JDRF has been able to secure $450 million for type 1 diabetes research over the past six months.
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Event Highlights
Atlanta Walk to Cure Diabetes 2008

When?

Saturday, October 18, 2008
Registration: 8:00am
3 mile walk will start at 9:30am

Where?
Centenial Olympic Park
Questions?
Click here or call (404) 420-5990
Thank you to our 2008 Presenting Sponsor
 

Family Network Halloween Carnival

When? Sunday, November 2, 2008 from 2:00-5:00pm
* Please note this is not the day after the walk, as it has been scheduled in the past!

Where? Marist High School - 3790 Ashford Dunwoody Rd


Come join us for an afternoon of FUN! Wear your favorite costume and enjoy carnival games, crafts, dancing, face painting, moonwalks, food and ddrinks, prizes and more! Pharmacutical Representatives will be on hand to display the latest in Type 1 diabetes products. Admission is free (donations appreciated).

For more information and to VOLUNTEER – Please contact Julie Abes at jabes@jdrf.org.


2008 Hope for a Cure Gala
The 2008 Three Men on a Mission Gala was a tremendous success, raising nearly $1.6 million. Fund A Cure was more successful than ever, raising $900,000.
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JDRF is a non-profit organization fully committed to finding a cure for Type 1 Juvenile Diabetes.  Our extensive Family Networks enable us to come together to offer support, encouragement, and programming for families of children with diabetes. 

JDRF volunteers are the center of our mission, allowing the organization to utilize fundraising dollars to maximize diabetes research.  Please consider joining us in our search for a cure. (4201)

 


Thank You to Our Chapter Sponsors!