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JDRF Celebrity Advocate Alisa Weilerstein will be in Madison Saturday December 13th!

Posted on December 5, 2008 by Executive Director

The Wisconsin Union Theater’s 89th Annual Concert Series continues on Saturday, December 13th at 8:00 pm with Alisa Weilerstein on cello and Inon Barnatan on piano. Tickets are $34, $24 and $18 for the general public and $10 for UW-Madison … Continue reading →

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Announcing Western Wisconsin JDRF Chapter’s New Executive Director Jamie Weissburg

Posted on November 26, 2008 by Executive Director

Jamie Weissburg became JDRF’s Executive Director in November 2008. She came to JDRF with more than 13 years experience in not-for-profit fundraising and management and 17 years experience in special events. Prior to moving to Madison from the Chicago area … Continue reading →

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Thanks for coming to the Support Group during the busy holiday week and sharing your questions and stories!

Posted on November 25, 2008 by Executive Director

Welcome to Jamie Weissburg , our new JDRF Executive Director! On her eighth day on board, Jamie dove in to hear directly from the Type 1 families and learn all about pumps, travel, etc. Mark your calendar for the Gala, … Continue reading →

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Support Group Meeting in Madison 11/25 ~ Topic: Travel with Diabetes

Posted on November 25, 2008 by Executive Director

Please mark your calendar for Tuesday, Nov. 25, 6:30 pm as the next JDRF networking meeting at 7818 Big Sky Drive , second floor conference room. Our topic will be Traveling with Type 1 diabetes , with tips from Carla … Continue reading →

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Bid for Bachelors at the Madison Women's Expo 11/23/08!

Posted on November 23, 2008 by Executive Director

Count your cash, ladies, it's time to bid for a date with one of Madison's most eligible men! All proceeds will go to JDRF , Susan G Komen for the Cure Madison, Optimist International, and Gilda's Club! Auction will take … Continue reading →

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CELLIST ALISA WEILERSTEIN APPOINTED CELEBRITY ADVOCATE FOR JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH FOUNDATION

Posted on November 20, 2008 by Executive Director

There were two milestones in Alisa Weilerstein’s childhood that were to have life-long repercussions: when she was four years old she began to play the cello, and when she was nine years old she was diagnosed with diabetes. In the … Continue reading →

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A Decade Celebrating Stem Cells: Changing the Face of Medicine Ten Years Later

Posted on November 18, 2008 by Executive Director

Tuesday, November 18 and Wednesday, November 19, 2008Capitol Theater, Overture Center for the Arts in Madison The Wisconsin Academy , along with UW-Madison and the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) , will host a free, two-day event to highlight the … Continue reading →

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JDRF Launches New Social Networking Site

Posted on November 14, 2008 by Executive Director
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Light the candle

Posted on November 14, 2008 by Executive Director

For more information visit World Diabetes Day

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Halloween Tricks and Treats

Posted on October 31, 2008 by Executive Director

JDRF Halloween survival guide for parents ADA – Halloween Tips for Parents & Kids Calorie King Children with Diabetes candy carb list dLife – Halloween Safety For Diabetes Healthology – Halloween Tips for Kids with Diabetes Play Peak A Boo … Continue reading →

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