Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), Colorado Springs Chapter

JDRF is the leading charitable funder and advocate of type 1 (juvenile) diabetes research worldwide. The mission of JDRF is to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research. Type 1 diabetes is a disease which strikes children suddenly and requires multiple injections of insulin daily or a continuous infusion of insulin through a pump. Insulin, however, is not a cure for diabetes, nor does it prevent its eventual and devastating complications which may include kidney failure, blindness, heart disease, stroke, and amputation.

Diabetes and its complications affect more than 18 million people in the U.S., and 194 million around the world. As many as 3 million Americans may have type 1 diabetes – the most severe form of the disease.

Since its founding in 1970 by parents of children with type 1 diabetes, JDRF has awarded more than $900 million to diabetes research, including more than $98 million in FY2005. More than 80 percent of JDRF’s expenditures directly support research and research-related education. In FY2005, the Foundation funded 500 centers, grants and fellowships in 19 countries.

More than $6.5 million has been provided to Colorado research facilities via JDRF fundraising activities since 2002.

JDRF Colorado Springs Branch Family Connections 2008 Events Click on the Event Title for more details about that event. July 16th 11:30 a.m. JDRF Team Captain Kick-off Antlers Hilton Hotel August 2 Back to School with Nutritionist Sharon Pope and Walk to Cure Diabetes Information at Printers Park September 13 Walk to Cure Diabetes - America the Beautiful Park October 25 Halloween Party November TBD Walk Awards Ceremony Tri-Lakes Support Group Meets the 3rd Saturday of the Month at It’s a Grind Coffee Shop in Monument (Jackson Creek Shopping) Toddlers Play Group For more information call Kasey Speyer - 719 264 7616 For more information, call the JDRF office at (719) 633-8110 or e-mail us at coloradospringsbranch@jdrf.org
Ride to Cure Diabetes 2008 Dates to be advised
JDRF is the leading charitable funder and advocate of type 1 (juvenile) diabetes research worldwide. The mission of JDRF is to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research. Type 1 diabetes is a disease which strikes children suddenly and requires multiple injections of insulin daily or a continuous infusion of insulin through a pump. Insulin, however, is not a cure for diabetes, nor does it prevent its eventual and devastating complications which may include kidney failure, blindness, heart disease, stroke, and amputation. Diabetes and its complications affect more than 18 million people in the U.S., and 194 million around the world. As many as 3 million Americans may have type 1 diabetes – the most severe form of the disease. Since its founding in 1970 by parents of children with type 1 diabetes, JDRF has awarded more than $900 million to diabetes research, including more than $98 million in FY2005. More than 80 percent of JDRF’s expenditures directly support research and research-related education. In FY2005, the Foundation funded 500 centers, grants and fellowships in 19 countries. More than $6.5 million has been provided to Colorado research facilities via JDRF fundraising activities since 2002.
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 Chairman


Colorado Springs Branch Office 3710 Sinton Road, Suite 220, Colorado Springs, CO 80907 Phone (719) 633-8110 Fax (719) 633-8155 If you see any errors, bad links or information that is out of date or incorrect on this website, please contact us. Thank you!