JDRF Illinois - Gala: Fund-A-Cure


	Fund-A-Cure Fund replacement research! More than $1 million was raised through this year's Fund-A-Cure program, which will be directed toward research in the area of replacement. Replacing insulin-producing cells in the pancreas killed off by diabetes with functioning ones from a donor is an ever-promising area of research. Much like a heart or kidney transplant, these cells will act as cells for the pancreas to function regularly, freeing the patient from their rigorous and often painful diabetes management. Beyond improving transplantation techniques, JDRF's research is focused on increasing the supply of cells that can be transplanted and extending insulin independence for patients. This year a portion of the Fund-A-Cure dollars will be ear marked for replacement research at Northwestern University. The opportunity to support local research by Dr. Stephen Miller, Ph.D. is especially exciting. This research focuses on targeting the autoimmune response and developing tolerance therapy for patients to prevent rejection of transplanted cells without the need of immunosuppressive drugs. Your support funds promising research that will find a cure for diabetes. Fund-A-Cure donations are still being accepted! With your generosity and commitment to JDRF, our children, friends, and loved ones will one day live a life free from diabetes. Thank you to all who supported this year’s Fund-A-Cure! Mr. and Mrs. Dario Abate Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ackerman Mr. and Mrs. Donald Allen Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Allison Mr. Jim Anderson Mr. and Mrs. John Andrie Mr. and Mrs. Stan Andrie Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Annenberg Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Bachmann Mr. and Mrs. Michael Balkin Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Balling Mr. and Mrs. John Bank Mr. and Mrs. John Barnicle Mr. and Mrs. Robert Barrett Mr. William Barry Mr. and Mrs. Marc Bassewitz Mr. and Mrs. Robert Beaubaire Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth Beck Dr. and Mrs. Dennis Beer Mr. G. 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