Start Your Own Team Families are forming teams of relatives and friends to walk and raise money for a cure. These teams are tremendously successfulthis year alone, families are expected to raise nearly $21 million nationwide.

Large corporations, small companies, civic organizations and schools also make essential contributions to the Walk's  successand benefit themselves from organizing a team to participate in JDRF's national Walk To Cure Diabetes program.

Benefits of Team Participation

Team building ...
... promotes teamwork. Whether you have 5 or 5,000 employees, participation in "Walk To Cure Diabetes" is a great way to build team spirit and a sense of camaraderie among employees.		... costs your company very little since funds are raised through individual donations gathered by team members from co-workers and their families, friends and neighbors.
... increases your visibility in the community. It sends a strong signal that you and your employees care about the health and welfare of your neighbors. In short, it's good public and community relations!		... enables a company to generate a far larger amount of money for diabetes research than would otherwise be possible through a direct corporate donation
... is a great way to build employee morale. It demonstrates your company wants to play an important role in supporting worthy, charitable causes. Employees are proud to work for these types of companies.		... is fun for your employees and their families and friends. The Walk draws people together in a healthy activity for a worthy cause. It's an event that you and all your team members will feel good about being a part of.

... Of course, the best reason for your team to participate in Walk To Cure Diabetes is the satisfaction you and your teammates will have from knowing that the dollars you raise will help find a cure for diabetes in the near future!