Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) is the leader in setting the agenda for type 1 diabetes research worldwide, and is the world’s largest charitable funder and advocate of diabetes science. JDRF’s mission is to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research.
Founded in 1974, JDRF is passionate about its commitment to raising funds to drive world class research into cures and treatments for diabetes. JDRF’s progress in research towards a cure, plus advancements in science and management tools have improved the lives of children and adults living with this complex disease.
JDRF efficiently and effectively directs resources to research, taking scientific developments and translating them into cures, treatments, drugs and therapies. JDRF is finding and filling gaps in research to bring about cures as quickly as possible while improving lives today.
Through local chapters, international affiliates, volunteers, staff and corporate partnerships in over 200 locations worldwide, JDRF offers a diverse support network, outreach programs, advocacy initiatives, and innovative fundraising programs. For more information, or make a donation, please visit www.jdrf.ca.
JDRF’s core fundraising programs are:
- Walk to Cure Diabetes: Walks of varying lengths take place at locations in almost every community across Canada in late May and early June.
- Ride for Diabetes Research: In September, teams consisting of five riders alternate riding stationary bikes for eight minutes over the course of forty minutes to help raise funds for type 1 diabetes research.
- JDRF Gala: Formal evening galas take place across Canada to recognize and celebrate the efforts JDRF and its supporters put towards finding a cure.
- Major Gifts: JDRF’s major gift program invites corporations, individuals and foundations to make a philanthropic gift to research through a multi-year pledge or donation.
