by Jill Waller

Have you ever thought about creating your own fundraising event for JDRF? It’s simple, fun and a great way to support T1D research and JDRF!

JDRF Your Way lets you put your time, talent and creativity to work to help create a world without type 1 diabetes. Whether it’s through a special occasion, athletic event, memorial—or your own unique fundraising campaign—JDRF gives you all the tools and tips you need to raise money—your way—for T1D research.

And, we’ll support you at every step of the way with fundraising tools including:

• A customizable personal web page
• A dashboard to monitor your fundraising progress
• Sample messages to ask for donations
• Other downloadable resources like flyer templates, Facebook images, and more

SEE HOW OTHERS ARE FUNDRAISING…THEIR WAY

Here are just some of the great JDRF Your Way events that have been held in our area:

• A Scotch Tasting
• A Bat Mitzvah Luncheon
• 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament
• A Halloween Ball
• A Dart Tournament Memorial
• An Annual Poker Tournament
• Mild Sprain Trail Run
• Shopping Days and more

Create your Own:

Use your imagination to create an event that fits your personality. Host a golf event, tennis tournament, card-poker party, sip and paint night, pottery painting, super bowl pool/party or a cocktail party.

Athletic Event (Spin, Run, Ride, Walk, Swim):

Start a Personal Campaign by planning an athletic event. You can plan an indoor spin class, a run, bike ride, a walk or a swim event.

School & Youth Events:

Your school can plan a sporting event at any time during the school year. Your child can talk to the coaching staff about planning an event to benefit JDRF.

Special Occasions and Milestones:

Let JDRF Your Way help you celebrate your upcoming Special Occasion or Milestone. Diaversary/Birthday/Anniversary/Bar-Bat Mitzvah/Wedding Celebrations

REMEMBER “THE SKY’S THE LIMIT”

If you have questions or need help with JDRF Your Way please contact:

Jill Waller – 914-821-1780 – jwaller@jdrf.org