DC & Maryland Hope Galas a Smashing Success!

Published December 13, 2017

JDRF GCP Youth Ambassadors at the 30th Annual JDRF MD Hope Gala

With November’s National Diabetes Awareness Month (NDAM) at an end, the JDRF Greater Chesapeake & Potomac staff are looking forward to relaxing and spending the holiday season with our families. We could not leave our community for the holidays without a HUGE thank you to our JDRF community of volunteers and donors who have contributed true passion to a successful fundraising and advocacy month.

From left to right: Fund A Cure Speakers Paul Sparks and Annie Parisse with Susan Soler and JDRF International Board Member Larry Soler

With contributions still coming in, the combined total from both the Washington, DC and Baltimore Hope Galas is currently over $3.1 million raised for T1D research! This could all not have been possible without your stellar support.

M&T Bank Vice Chairman, Kevin J. Pearson, accepts the Honoree award from JDRF Maryland Board President Tom Biddison

We are humbled by the leaders in our community who have given their time, resources and energy so that we can provide funding for ground-breaking research.

From left to right: Gala Co-Chair Susan Faries, Honoree Dr. Kurt D. Newman, Dr. Marty MaKary and Gala Co-Chair Michelle Dolansky

With your help, we know that a world without T1D is possible. Thank you all for your support in making a difference in the lives of all people affected by T1D. We hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday season and we look forward to continuing to strive for a cure in 2018!