Get Involved with JDRF

JDRF is an organization built on the passion and determination of its volunteers – this has been true since our founding in 1970 by the parents of children with type 1 diabetes, who were determined to find a cure for this disease. This passion is what drives and directs our volunteer-staff partnership, making JDRF unique among thousands of charitable organizations.

So, you may be asking, “What can I do to support JDRF?”

The answer is simple. Support JDRF through one or many of our programs or events. Explore the left sidebar for examples of ways to get involved or check out our Top Ten list below!

TOP TEN WAYS YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
IN THE FIGHT AGAINST DIABETES

1. Make a donation. Not only is your gift tax-deductible, it will make a significant difference in the search for a cure. Whether a one-time gift or a major gift paid over 5 years, every gift brings us closer to the cure.

2. Volunteer. JDRF is always in need of energetic volunteers to help make our special events a success. You can join a planning committee for the Walk, Gala, or other special event or volunteer at an upcoming event.

3. Get your company involved. Many companies generously offer gift programs, where they will match or even double employee contributions to JDRF. Perhaps your company might consider sponsoring one of our events, building a Walk team, donating an auction item to our Gala or participating in our Sneaker Sales or Dine for Diabetes campaigns. You never know until you ask!

4. Become an advocate. Government Relations advocates focus on securing resources and policies that will advance us toward a cure for diabetes. Write a letter to your congressman or make a phone call to your senator. These are the people who make the important healthcare decisions for this country.

5. Host a third party event. Hold your own event to raise funds for JDRF. Organize a softball game, cocktail party or garage sale with the proceeds benefiting JDRF. What better way to get the word out about the importance of diabetes research?

6. Join the memorial and tribute program. Remember a loved one or celebrate a special occasion with a gift in memory or in honor of a loved one. Are you having a birthday or anniversary party? Encourage your guests to donate to JDRF in lieu of bringing gifts.

7. Contribute your services. Are you a graphic designer? Skilled at photography? Have a band? Own a restaurant? Donate your services to JDRF or lend us your space for a fundraising event. These donations save JDRF money and help us use more of what we raise to fund our mission.

8. Make a planned gift. Help ensure the future of diabetes research by including JDRF as a beneficiary of your estate.

9. Reach out. Help build awareness about JDRF and diabetes by volunteering to staff booths or make presentations at health fairs, community forums or at speaking engagements.

10. Spread the word. Let your friends, neighbors and co-workers know how important diabetes research is to you and your family, and that you support JDRF. Remember that more than 80 percent of every dollar JDRF raises goes directly to critical diabetes research and research-related education.

Your kind support of JDRF takes us one step closer to finding a cure!