JDRF is the largest charitable donor to type 1 diabetes research. The JDRF Walk is one such fundraising event to benefit cure-based research. JDRF research takes an innovative approach, accelerating promising leads, conducting clinical trials, and collaborating with other organizations. By participating in the JDRF Walk people can join in a healthy team activity and while fundraising for type 1 diabetes research. Fundraising support is given to all participants, including how to write a sponsor letter, fundraising ideas, and how to involve your employer or corporation. JDRF makes it simple for donors who would like to donate to a walker. Anyone can visit the JDRF website, enter a walker’s name and make a donation.

JDRF Walk also has the added benefit of drawing attention to the diabetic cause, the number of people who suffer from the disease, and the research being done to cure type 1 diabetes. Many diabetics and …