JDRF, the world's leading nonprofit, nongovernmental funder of diabetes research, was founded in 1970 by the parents of children with juvenile diabetes-a disease which strikes children suddenly, makes them insulin dependent for life, and carries the constant threat of devastating complications.
Since inception, JDRF has provided more than $600 million to diabetes research worldwide. In 2002 alone, JDRF will spend $108 million. JDRF is proud to say that more than 80 cents of every dollar goes directly to research and education about research. JDRF's mission is constant: to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research. For more information, visit their website at www.jdrf.org, or call 800-533-CURE.
Read this year's fundraising letter for Miles for Makenzie.
Read more information about this year's walk.
Read about this year's Laushey Family Team post walk party.
Read 2006's fundraising letter for Miles for Mackenzie.
Read 2005's fundraising letter for Miles for Makenzie. (Includes a story written by Makenzie!)
Feel free to email David with any questions!