October 1 Event Expected to Draw Hundreds of Supporters
JDRF will hold its annual JDRF One Walk at Lovers Point in Pacific Grove on Sunday, October 1, 2017, aiming to raise more than $245,000 to help fund critically needed type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. The event, organized by JDRF volunteers, is expected to attract hundreds of supporters, including teams representing local businesses, families, schools and other organizations. The JDRF One Walk brings together people who share JDRF’s vision to create a world without T1D for a day of inspiration and fun. Participants can register at walk.jdrf.org/montereybay.
JDRF gratefully acknowledges its local organizations and corporate partners for the JDRF One Walk in Pacific Grove:
· Margaret Arrigo-Martin, VP of Community Development, Taylor Farms
· Sandi Eason, Regional Senior Vice President Business Banking, Wells Fargo
“Everyone who comes out to walk or support the event will bring us one step closer to turning Type One into Type None. This is a great activity for families and friends to get together in support of type 1 diabetes research, whether you know someone affected by T1D or just want to make a difference,” said Lisa Fischer-Colbrie, JDRF Greater Bay Area Chapter Chair of One Walk. “We are grateful for the incredible support of the people of the Monterey Peninsula who are doing their part to make life better for more than 1.25 million people in the United States who have this serious disease.”
JDRF encourages people of all ages driven to support a great cause to participate in the JDRF One Walk and enjoy a day of family-friendly fun with inspirational speakers and refreshments. Pre-registration is recommended and on-site check-in begins at 8:00AM with the Walk starting at 9:00AM. The entire Walk will be approximately 2 miles long.
The dollars raised at JDRF Walks enable research on how to prevent, treat and ultimately cure T1D. This research has led to life-changing drugs, treatments and devices, many of which have already moved into clinical trials and real-world testing.
About T1D
Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is an autoimmune disease in which a person’s pancreas stops producing insulin, a hormone that enables people to get energy from food. It occurs when the body’s immune system attacks and destroys the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas, called beta cells. While its causes are not yet entirely understood, scientists believe that both genetic factors and environmental triggers are involved. Its onset has nothing to do with diet or lifestyle. There is nothing you can do to prevent T1D, and—at present—nothing you can do to get rid of it.
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 more than $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 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.
