With your help, we are moving research from the laboratory bench to the patient's bedside, translating scientific advances into longer, healthier lives for those with diabetes. With your help, we are moving closer to our goal, a cure for diabetes and its complications.
Mary Tyler Moore International Champion
Thank you for visiting the JDRF North Florida Chapter web site. There’s much to explore during your visit to the site including information about our two core special events, the Walk to Cure Diabetes and Miracles Gala, as well as information on outreach activities, support for families living with type 1 diabetes, advocacy happenings, partnership materials, photos from recent events, volunteer opportunities, information about the staff and board of directors and so much more!
As an organization we welcome and encourage your involvement. If you are interested in getting more involved, give us a call. We’d love to hear from you! And, if you are visiting just to keep in touch, welcome back and keep checking back for the latest news. And, be sure to “friend us” on Facebook or connect with us on Twitter. That’s a great way to always be connected.
In Partnership for a Cure,
Brooks Biagini
Executive Director
2012 Walk to Cure Diabetes - "The Greatest Walk on Earth"
Join us for the 2012 Walk to Cure Diabetes on March 24 at the Jacksonville Fairgrounds. This year’s Walk theme is “The Greatest Walk on Earth,” and it certainly will be the greatest! Getting involved is so much fun and we encourage you to check out our Family Team Resources and Corporate Team Resources to learn how to get started, to fundraise for your team and to find more information on our t-shirt contest! Also, registration is open–secure your spot now!
Meet our 2012 Youth Ambassadors!
Rachel Pinter & Alanna Yates
We L-O-V-E our February Supporters!
- Paper Sneakers will be sold at Osteen Volvo throughout the month of February!
- Paper Sneakers will be sold from February 19th through March 3rd at all Party City stores nationwide!
- On February 16th from 5-9pm Aiden's Walk team will be hosting a charity night at the Chick-Fil-A in Fleming Island. Mention JDRF when ordering and 15% of your proceeds will come back to us!
Would your business like to sell paper sneakers to benefit JDRF? Please email Lauren Setzer or call the JDRF office at (904) 739-2101.
JDRF is a proud partner of THE PLAYERS and the PGA TOUR
If you are looking to purchase tickets to the PLAYER'S Championship from May 7th-13th, please purchase your tickets here.
Be sure to choose JDRF from the dropbox and we'll receive $25 per every ticket purchased!
Trial Net Research Opportunities in Jacksonville
Trial Net is a global network of researchers in 150 locations within 18 countries dedicated to the study, prevention, early detection and early treatment of type 1 diabetes.
Did you know that a simple blood test could detect an increased risk for T1D months to years before symptoms appear? If you have a relative with T1D, you are at a higher risk of being diagnosed yourself compared to a person with no family history of the disease.
While funding is essential for research, participation in research is also vital in finding, "The Cure." T1D has been cured over 200 times in mice, but researchers can only learn so much from non-human subjects. Please consider participating in research opportunities.
Email Leslie Burkhalter, UF Clinical Recruitment Coordinator at lburkhalter@pathology.ufl.edu or call (904) 463-8604 for more information.
Countdown Magazine has Now Gone Paperless and is On the Web
Have you heard about Countdown Magazine? Get news about JDRF's progress toward better treatments and a cure for type 1 diabetes. View the latest issue and subscribe here!
Current & Upcoming Events
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February 7, 2012: Walk Team Captain Kick-Off Luncheon from Noon-1:30pm at the UNF University Center. Please RSVP to Pam Williams by February 3, 2012.
February 10, 2012: If you are impacted with Type 1 Diabetes you are invited to join others for a T1D Coffee Chat coming up on February 10th at 9:30am at Panera Bread located in Bartram Park. Click here to view flier and RSVP by emailing Pam here by February 8th.
March 24, 2012: Walk to Cure Diabetes! Save the date! Register Now
April 14, 2012: Tallahassee's Walk to Cure Diabetes! Save the date! Register Now
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