Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International (JDRF) Walk Information in Rochester, NY - Diabetes Fundraising

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International (JDRF) Walk Information in Rochester, NY

RIT in Rochester, NY
City: Rochester, NY Venue:
RIT Date of Walk: 5/17/2009
Registration Start Time: 9:00 AM
Walk Start Time: 10:00 AM
Length of Walk: 3 miles
Contact Person: Lisa Swindon lswindon@jdrf.org
Local Chapter: Rochester Chapter
Local Chapter Phone: (585)546-1390

Why Walk?
As many as 3 million Americans* have type 1 diabetes, a disease most often diagnosed in childhood that strikes suddenly, lasts a lifetime, and carries the constant threat of deadly complications, including heart disease, stroke, blindness, kidney failure, and amputation. JDRF's mission is constant: to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research. Thanks to dramatic research progress, a cure is now within our reach.

The Walk draws people together in a healthy activity for a worthy cause, raising money to help find a cure for diabetes. It's fun for families and builds camaraderie among company employees. Above all, it's an event you will feel good about being a part of.

Information for Donors
Typically, more than 85 percent of JDRF's expenditures directly support research and research-related education.

Funding facts
JDRF is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt corporation. All donations to JDRF and its chapters and branches are tax-deductible.
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JDRF has received top rankings from the American Institute of Philanthropy and other independent sources that rate charitable giving.
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*According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 2005