With the help of JDRF’s generous supporters, the South FloridaChapter aims to raise $258,000 for critically needed type 1 diabetes research ?
JDRF One Walk will kick off it’sannual event in Fort Lauderdale on Saturday, April 4, 2020 at Nova Southeastern University aiming to raise more than $258,000 to help fund critically needed type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. The event, organized by JDRF South Florida, is expected to attract more than 1,500 supporters representing local businesses, families, schools, and other organizations. The event is one of more than 200 community JDRF One Walks nationwide that bring together hundreds of thousands of people each year who share JDRF’s vision to create a world without T1D.
“This is a great opportunity to get family and friends together whether you have type 1 diabetes, know someone who does, or want to simply participate in an event that makes a huge impact on so many lives” said Scott Rostock, Chapter Board President. “Every walker and supporter will bring our community one step closer to turning Type One into Type None. We are grateful for the incredible support of the people of Broward County, FL, and supporters like Sunshine Health, Broward Health Coral Springs/Saleh Foundation Children’s Hospital, Borden, American Vibracore, and our presenting sponsor, Memorial Healthcare System who make it possible for JDRF to direct even more funding toward important T1D research for the 1.25 million people with this serious disease.”
JDRF encourages people of all ages driven to support a great cause to participate in JDRF One Walk and enjoy a fun day with music, healthy snacks and more. On-site registration begins at 7:00AM. The entire JDRF One Walk will be approximately 3 miles long. Back by popular demand is a petting zoo and new activities will be added for more excitement.
Type 1 diabetes is a chronic, life-threatening autoimmune disease that strikes children and adults at any age. In type 1 diabetes, the body's immune system destroys the cells that release insulin, eventually eliminating insulin production from the body. Type 1 diabetes requires rigorous 24/7 monitoring of blood glucose levels to avoid devastating complications. T1D onset is sudden and unpreventable and it is unrelated to diet or lifestyle.
JDRF One Walk is the largest and most powerful peer-to-peer fundraising program in the world for T1D, raising more than $68 million annually. Since 1992, the event has raised more than $1 billion dollars for T1D research. This funding has enabled the search to find ways of preventing, delaying or halting the progression of T1D, and ultimately curing it; and has led to, life-changing drugs, treatments and devices many of which have already moved into clinical trials and real-world testing.
“We are excited to be partnering with JDRF for this event to help fund much needed type 1 diabetes research,” said David Siegel, Walk Event Chair. “We are proud to be a part of this community which is so committed to relieving the burden experienced by people with type 1 diabetes and their families, and we share the same desire to rid the world of this disease.”
JDRF gratefully acknowledges its local corporate partners for South Florida’s Walk including:
Memorial Healthcare System, American Vibracore, Sunshine Health, Broward Health Coral Springs/Saleh Foundation Children’s Hospital, Borden, Envision, Miller Glass and Glazing, Inc, GFA, Coca-Cola, Stearns Weaver Miller Weisller Alhadeff & Sitterson, Cigna, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, Enterprise, Embraer, Lloyd Staffing, Miller Legg
In Kind Sponsors:
UniMas, Univision 23, Amor 107.5, Univision Deportes Radio 1140 am, Mix 98.3, Univision Contigo, Radio Mambi, Freedom Fresh, The WAWA Foundation and Nova Southeastern University.
About JDRF
JDRF is the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. Our mission is to accelerate life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent and treat T1D and its complications. To accomplish this, JDRF has invested nearly $2 billion in research funding since our inception. We are an organization built on a grassroots model of people connecting in their local communities, collaborating regionally for efficiency and broader fundraising impact, and uniting on a national stage to pool resources, passion, and energy. We collaborate with academic institutions, policymakers, and corporate and industry partners to develop and deliver a pipeline of innovative therapies to people living with T1D. Our staff and volunteers in 96 locations throughout the United States and our six international affiliates are dedicated to advocacy, community engagement and our vision of a world without T1D. For more information, please visit jdrf.org or follow us on Twitter: @JDRF.
