Toronto, ON — November 9, 2020 – JDRF Canada, the leading organization funding of type 1 diabetes (T1D) research, is marking National Diabetes Awareness Month (NDAM) by honouring the power and resilience of the T1D community with the “Dear Type 1” campaign.
JDRF and Sun Life challenge corporate Canada to move work aside and move for a cure
TORONTO, ON — October 22, 2020 – The Sun Life Ride to Defeat Diabetes for JDRF – a high-energy, corporate fitness event – happening on October 22, will bring together participants from across Canada into the same virtual space for some friendly competition and to raise $1.6 million to help create a world without type 1 diabetes.
Your Dollars at Work: How your support is changing the landscape of T1D research
Below are significant results linked to the largest annual diabetes congress that just concluded which highlight exciting advances, many of which were enabled by the generous support of our donors, like you.
The JDRF House ParT1D for a Cure presented by Omnipod raises $2.1 million dollars to accelerate research
TORONTO, ON — June 15, 2020 – This past Sunday June 14th, the type 1 diabetes (T1D) community took part in the JDRF House ParT1D for a Cure presented by Omnipod – Canada’s largest virtual house turning type one diabetes into type none. Despite the reality of physical distancing, this new, family-friendly virtual event united Canadians from coast to coast to get loud and raise critical funds for JDRF and its vital T1D research program.
The JDRF House ParT1D for a Cure presented by Omnipod
TORONTO, ON — June 11, 2020 – On June 14th, the type 1 diabetes (T1D) community will take part in the JDRF House ParT1D for a Cure presented by Omnipod – Canada’s largest virtual house turning type one diabetes into type none. Despite the reality of physical distancing, this new, family-friendly virtual event will unite Canadians from coast to coast to get loud and raise critical funds for JDRF and its vital T1D research program.
JDRF welcomes announcement from the Government of Canada to better support Canadians with disabilities during COVID-19, including those living with type 1 diabetes
Toronto, ON, June 5, 2020 – JDRF welcomes today’s announcement from the Government of Canada to better support Canadians with disabilities during COVID-19, including those living with type 1 diabetes (T1D). While more details around the program are yet to be released, we do know that a one-time, tax-free payment will be made to all Canadians who currently qualify for the disability tax credit (DTC).
New UK studies examine risks of COVID-19 in people with type 1 diabetes
The National Health Service (NHS) in England recently released two studies that provide the first information available about risks of COVID-19 in people with type 1 diabetes (T1D). The findings – which are still undergoing peer review – tell us that for people that need to be hospitalized due to COVID-19, those with type 1 diabetes are at higher risk of death than people with type 2 diabetes, or the general population.
JDRF and Lilly advance stem cell-based therapy research in Canada with new fellowship
Toronto, ON, May 14, 2020 – Dr. Rangarajan Sambathkumar, a pioneering young investigator at the University Health Network in Toronto, has been awarded a second post-doctoral fellowship ($60,000) for his stem cell research, based on an ongoing collaboration between JDRF Canada and Eli Lilly Canada Inc. (Lilly Canada).
Health Canada’s authorization to use FreeStyle Libre in Hospitals During COVID-19 Pandemic Positive for Canadians with Diabetes
JDRF Canada, the leading global funder of type 1 diabetes (T1D) research, welcomes Health Canada’s authorization under Interim order to use the FreeStyle® Libre System for hospitalized patients during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
The JDRF – Beyond Type 1 Alliance Releases Recommendations for People with Diabetes During COVID-19 Pandemic
The recommendations are supported by 50 international organizations working together to curb the spread of COVID-19 and protect those most vulnerable.
JDRF Launches Canada’s Largest Virtual House Party to Raise Funds for Diabetes
Toronto, Ontario, April 20, 2020 – In the new reality of physical distancing, JDRF is bringing Canadians together to unite, get loud and raise funds to accelerate the pace of type 1 diabetes research – all from home. The JDRF House ParT1D for a Cure, presented by Omnipod, will take place on Sunday, June 14, 2020, and is Canada’s largest virtual house party turning type one diabetes into type none.
JDRF Calgary cancels in-person “Picks and Plates” Gala in response to Coronavirus Outbrake
Calgary, AB – March, 13 2020 – In response to concerns regarding the global Coronavirus outbreak, JDRF Calgary has cancelled its popular “Picks and Plates” Gala while continuing the event’s online fundraising activities. The in-person event was scheduled to take place April 18 at Hotel Arts.