Each day 40 children are diagnosed with type 1 Diabetes (T1D) in the United States alone. That’s equivalent to an entire classroom of students each and every day!

One way to to make a difference? Through JDRF Kids Walk to Cure Diabetes!  It’s a unique opportunity to teach your child about the value of charitable work, educate them about diabetes and healthy living—and raise money for life-changing T1D research.

With JDRF Kids Walk program, your child’s school or youth group (sports team, girl’s and boy’s clubs, church groups, National Honor Society, Student Council, etc.)  can select from one of our fun and easy fundraising ideas such as – JDRF Kids Walk at school, spare change collection,  JDRF paper sneaker sales or they can create their own creative idea.

Learn more about JDRF Kids Walk today! 

It’s fun, it’s easy, and it’s educational! And… it’s all about kids helping kids!

Plus, your students and earn awesome incentives and your school can earn 10% back!

JDRF Kids Walk can be incorporated with other events or health and exercise-related events at school! Check out the list below for some great ideas:

• National Diabetes Awareness Month-November
• World Diabetes Day-November 14^th
• National Nutrition Month—March
• National Physical Education and Sports Week—May 1-7,2017
• All Children Exercise Simultaneously (ACES) Day—May 3, 2017
• Field Day

Join the growing list of schools—and students—nationwide that are helping JDRF create a world without type 1 diabetes (T1D). So many schools take part because they appreciate the educational and monetary benefits of the Kids Walk to Cure Diabetes program and are delighted by how easy it is to participate!

For more information please contact Mikaila Ryan at mryan@jdrf.org or 856-429-1101