Founded in 1970 by parents of children with diabetes, JDRF is the leading charitable funder and advocate of type 1 diabetes research worldwide. Since its inception, it has awarded more than $900 million to diabetes research and helped leverage millions more through its advocacy efforts .
In a recent Forbes article JDRF was profiled and praised for its exemplary focus and efficiency. "Send money to these people and you can be sure that only a small portion will be frittered away soliciting you for more, and the bulk of what's left will be invested in a single-minded drive to find a definitive cure for juvenile diabetes."
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It raises funds through a number of extraordinarily special events and a wide variety of fundraising programs, seeks to raise awareness about diabetes and the need for a cure, and educates elected officials about the need for increased funding for research.
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