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JDRF Announces Joint Diabetes Research Program with The Israel Science Foundation

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Western Wisconsin

JDRF announced today that it has established a research partnership with JDRF Israel and the Israel Science Foundation (ISF), a prominent research organization in Israel, to encourage innovative research focused on accelerating progress toward a cure for type 1 diabetes. JDRF and ISF are committing up to $3 million USD each over a three-year period to support type 1 diabetes research in Israel. Continue reading →

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Jeffrey Brewer Letter to the Editor

Posted on October 14, 2010 by Western Wisconsin

As a father of a 16-year-old who has lived with diabetes for well over eight years, I recognize that injectable insulin was not a cure, and still isn’t. It is merely life support.
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Type I Olympian – Kris Freeman

Posted on February 15, 2010 by Western Wisconsin

The 2010 Winter Olympics features an American, Kris Freeman, who was diagnosed with Type I diabetes just before the 2002 winter games. Kris is a member of the U.S. Cross Country ski team. The following is from a dLife story: … Continue reading →

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Tragic News in our Community

Posted on February 5, 2010 by Western Wisconsin

It is with a great sadness that we share that Jesse Alswager passed away unexpectedly this week from complication of type 1 diabetes.  Jesse was the son of Michelle Page-Alswager and Tom Alswager.  Michelle was the former Executive Director of the JDRF … Continue reading →

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The Oprah Winfrey Show will discuss the importance of health with an emphasis on diabetes

Posted on February 3, 2010 by Western Wisconsin

Thursday February 4th, The Oprah Winfrey Show will discuss the importance of health with an emphasis on diabetes.  However, it is not clear how much of the show will focus on type 1 diabetes.  The Oprah Show airs on ABC … Continue reading →

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Vote for the Jets’ Mark Sanchez to help raise $100K for the JDRF

Posted on January 29, 2010 by Western Wisconsin

You can help raise $100,000 for the JDRF by voting for Jets’ quarterback, Mark Sanchez, in the Pepsi Refresh Project. You can vote by going to www.nfl.com/pepsirefresh and clicking on Mark Sanchez, or by texting “MARK” to PEPSI (73774) — … Continue reading →

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Ride to Cure Diabetes featured on the American Chopper Episode February 4th at 9/8ct

Posted on January 29, 2010 by Western Wisconsin

Watch American Chopper on TLC, Thursday, February 4th at 9/8c as Mikey puts his physical capabilities to the test and heads to Death Valley to participate in JDRF’s Ride to Cure Diabetes. On October 17, 2009 Mikey Teutul from the … Continue reading →

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Dr. Aaron Kowalski Webcast: today

Posted on January 27, 2010 by Western Wisconsin

As a reminder, Dr. Aaron Kowalski, will lead a webcast today, Wednesday, January 27, at noon EST about JDRF’s exciting new partnerships with partnerships with J&J/Animas and Becton Dickinson. Be sure to join JDRF for the live video event at noon … Continue reading →

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45th Anniversary Ford Mustang Mascot Bear

Posted on January 26, 2010 by Western Wisconsin

Ford celebrated the 45th Anniversary of their best-loved model, the Ford Mustang, in 2009.

To commemorate the occasion, the Ford/JDRF Team created this adorable plush bear sporting a leather jacket emblazoned with the official Mustang 45th Anniversary logo. Continue reading →

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Eat at Boston’s Restaurant and Sports Bar; Raise money for the JDRF

Posted on January 21, 2010 by Western Wisconsin

During its annual Valentine’s Day fundraiser, Boston’s restaurants across the United States will sell heart-shaped pizzas, and $1 from each pie sold will be donated to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. One dollar from the sale of all desserts will … Continue reading →

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