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Robert G

Our daughter, Makenna, was diagnosed in Sep 2010. I have since joined the Board of the Los Angeles Chapter of JDRF.
Jill G

My son Max, diagnosed in 1997, is still waiting for a cure.
Beckie B

I have two sons with Type 1 diabetes and I am very committed to supporting those who will find a cure!
Lynn G

I promised my daughter I would do everything I could to find a cure when she was diagnosed.
Jill F

I hate having diabetes and want everyone to know why we need a cure
Kimberly F

My son 3 year old son Danny was Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes on December 10, 2011 and we pray for a cure every day!
Patricia S

I was diagnosed at age 15 and am now a fairly healthy 60 year old woman.
Kim B

JOSH, age 9, type 1 - "I HATE diabetes; I HATE shots; PLEASE FUND a cure"
Liron A

Our daughter Lia was diagnosed on June 2009. Second day at the hospital she told me:"go back to work and find me a cure"
Briley B

I have had T1 Diabetes for 22 years and want to help others the way I've been helped.
Owen W

I'm "tri-ing"...but as hard as I swim, bike or run...diabetes is still always with me!
Melissa T

I joined to make a difference.
Rebecca D

When I asked my 6-year-old daughter what she would do if elected president, she said, "Cure diabetes." I will help her.
julie g

My son was 20 years old when he was diagnosed with Type I Diabetes. I almost lost him. We must find a cure.
Terri D

I wish for a cure so my 2yr old granddaughter can have an easier life, that doesn't mean numerous insulin injections.
Laura M

My sons, ages 14 and 19, have type 1 diabetes.
Karen H

Evin is a beautiful, talented 11 year old about to start her next life journey in Middle School. It's time for a cure.
Anne H

I have never seen my father drive a car. I'm 22. Juvenile diabetes took my dad's eyesight.
Leah P

I've had type 1 diabetes for 8 years, and I'm joining the Promise campaign to help fight for a cure!
Andrea W

My 15 year old son Daniel. Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes 11/24/10. He has handled his diagnosis like a champion.

Type 1

Many of us in the type 1 diabetes (T1D) community know and love
the name Gary Hall, Jr. Not only for all that Gary’s accomplished as a swimmer
during the Olympics (see link towards bottom for more on Gary’s Olympic career)
but also for all that he does to advocate and help the T1D community. Today, you
can help
Gary by voting for him to be selected to the US
Olympic Hall of Fame!

Author:

Hasan Shah

See a few videos from day 2 of 2012 JDRF Government Day. During this day we covered information on our efforts and tools for advocacy. Hear advocates share their connection to T1D and what they’ve learned so far!

Some folks just want to help our cause because it's the right thing to do, hear from Sarah and why she's involved in JDRF Advocacy.

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Emma talks about her 5 1/2 year old daughter with T1 and why she came to JDRF's Government Day.

Author:

Hasan Shah

Check out a few videos I was able to capture of our advocacy leaders during registration yesterday. You can follow what we’re doing at the 2012 JDRF Government Day by tracking us on Twitter using the hashtag #JDRFGovDay… we already have a few pictures up and more to come!! =]

Tomorrow we have a live research update via the JDRF Advocacy Ustream Channel, tune in at 8:15am (ET), Monday, March 5.

See below for the videos and leave comments and please feel free to share with others:

Frank Leotta and Frank Leotta, Jr, Long Island Chapter

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Kathy White, NE OH Branch

Author:

Hasan Shah

Author:

Amanda Stratton

As I have mentioned before, one of my favorite parts of the Promise Campaign is getting to hear the feedback from the meetings. More often that not, I hear about the overwhelming positive responses from Members of Congress and the outpouring of support for type 1 research. Hearing about the meeting experiences constantly reminds me that meeting with Members of Congress face-to-face is the most effective way we can ensure that our voices are being heard on Capitol Hill.

Author:

Amanda Stratton