Events
Find community and raise money for T1D research. JDRF events are unforgettable experiences.
Mary Horn
Grassroots Advocate, JDRF Advocacy
We all have a story of how T1D has changed our lives. As a JDRF advocate, I use my voice to tell lawmakers our story of living with T1D and why research must continue.
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Whether you donate your time or dollars, life-changing breakthroughs in T1D treatments and therapies couldn’t happen without you.
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JDRF Illinois: Powered By Kids
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Find community and raise money for T1D research. JDRF events are unforgettable experiences.
News
JDRF One Dream Gala Raises More Than $16 Million for a T1D Cure
CHICAGO, Dec. 12, 2022 – The JDRF Illinois One Dream Gala–one of Chicago’s top annual philanthropic events–surpassed last year’s record-breaking evening of…
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A letter from the 2022 One Dream Gala Fund A Cure Family
A letter from the 2022 JDRF Illinois One Dream Gala Fund A Cure Family: The Kaplan Family One normal day, a little...
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Anonymous Stories for National Diabetes Awareness Month
National Diabetes Awareness Month (NDAM) gives the type 1 diabetes (T1D) community the opportunity to share stories, build awareness, and raise funds....
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JDRF Illinois will host THREE TypeOneNation Summits in 2023!
Join JDRF Illinois for an in-person, educational summit, that brings the type 1 diabetes (T1D) community together. Learn about research advancements, participate...
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Our T1D Story: Jack’s Pack
Jennifer Schuh was no stranger to Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) when her son, Jack, was diagnosed at 20 months old. By that...
Leadership
Whether you donate your time or dollars, life-changing breakthroughs in T1D treatments and therapies couldn’t happen without you.
Laura Dunne
David Carlson
Kevin Dean
Tim Dietlin
Krista Gallagher
Debbie Gordon
Melissa Laskey
Jonathan Vree
Thank You to Our Partners
Our corporate partners take raising funds and awareness for T1D research to new heights.
