Founded in 1970, JDRF's mission is to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research.

Description:
JDRF is the leading global organization focused on type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. Driven by passionate, grassroots volunteers connected to children, adolescents, and adults with this disease, JDRF is the largest charitable supporter of T1D research. The goal of JDRF is to improve the lives of every person affected by T1D by accelerating progress on the most promising opportunities for curing, better treating, and preventing T1D. JDRF collaborates with a wide spectrum of partners who share this goal.

History:
Since its founding in 1970, JDRF has awarded more than $1.5 billion to T1D research. More than 80 percent of JDRF's expenditures directly support research and research-related education. Past JDRF research efforts have helped to significantly improve the care of people with this disease, and have expanded the critical scientific understanding of T1D. JDRF will not rest until T1D is fully conquered.

Contact person: Julie Kersten, Executive Director, (phone), (email)

Address:

1800 Appleton Road Ste 2 Menasha, WI 54952 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.jdrf.org/newisconsin

Directions:

The Central Wisconsin Walk to Cure Diabetes is held in early October at Pfiffner Park in Stevens Point.

Last updated on November 10, 2011