The Palmetto Chapter JDRF

Time Magazine called JDRF "one of the nation's most forceful disease advocacy groups."

The Palmetto Chapter of JDRF focuses on grassroots advocacy and stewardship to encourage those affected by type I diabetes to become advocates for JDRF. An advocate shares his/her personal story that pertains to the struggles of having type 1 diabetes to legislators. These congressmen and women make extremely important decisions regarding funding for research to develop a cure for type I diabetes. By making their voices heard by members of Congress, JDRF advocates draw much needed attention to an extremely important disease that affects millions of Americans.

About JDRF Advocacy

JDRF has built a nationwide network of Advocates who are dedicated to finding a cure for type 1 diabetes.  We are all working together to advance the search for a cure faster and more effectively. When it comes to fighting type 1 diabetes, JDRF's strength lies in our numbers and the ability of our Advocates to work together to build bonds--bonds with one another, as well as with our Members of Congress.  These relationships strengthen our community, provide support for those who are living with type 1 diabetes, and deliver our message--the need for a cure--faster and more effectively.

JDRF Advocates help support a variety of issues that are critical to our search for a cure, such as:

·          Special Diabetes Program

·          The Artificial Pancreas Project

·          Stem Cell Research

For more issues, visit:

·          Other Key Legislative Issues and Priorities for JDRF

As a JDRF Advocate, your personal story takes on added impact when you join forces with thousands of other Advocates across the country.  If you are not already registered as an Advocate, you can become one today.  Just a few minutes of your time each year will make a difference in this crucial effort. Once you've registered as an Advocate, you can help Spread the Word and participate in other important JDRF advocacy programs.

Take Action!

JDRF has built a nationwide network of Advocates who are dedicated to finding a cure for type 1 diabetes.  JDRF Advocates work together to build bonds with other advocates in their local communities and with their Members of Congress to help move our cause forward faster.  As a JDRF Advocate, your personal story takes on added impact when you join forces with thousands of other Advocates across the country.

You can become an Advocate by registering today if you haven't already done so.  Once you've registered, there are several ways you can take action to help move the search for a cure forward:

·          Spread the Word

·          Tell Your Story to Congress

·          Take Active with JDRF Action Alerts

For more JDRF Advocate Resources, visit the reference webpage at: Advocate Resources: JDRF or contact the Palmetto Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation at:

Ph: 803-782-1477

Fax: 803-782-8975

Email: palmetto@jdrf.org

www.jdrfpalmetto.org