Hope Gala April 4, 2009
Hope Gala April 4, 2009
Save the date for the 10th Annual Hope Gala 2009
April 4, 2009 - The Governor Hotel
Calling all Volunteers!
The 2009 Hope Gala is fast approaching and we need you!
Don't miss out on being a part of this spectacular event!
There are many ways that your time can be of huge value to us, from procuring auction items to providing office support or at the event itself, we'd love your help! If you are interested in volunteering your time and talents please call Lara Sonniksen at the JDRF office at (503) 643-1995.
With your help we can make greater strides towards finding a cure!
For more information, sponsorship opportunities, or early reservations, please call the JDRF office at 503.643.1995 or email oregon-washington@jdrf.org
Contact:
JDRF Oregon & SW Washington Chapter
7460 SW Hunziker, Suite H,
Portland, OR 97223
p) 503-643-1995
f) 503-598-9087
oregon-washington@jdrf.org
JDRF is a leader in setting the agenda for diabetes research worldwide, and is the largest charitable funder and advocate of type 1 research. The mission of JDRF is to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research. Type 1 diabetes is a disease which strikes children and adults suddenly and requires multiple injections of insulin daily or a continuous infusion of insulin through a pump. Insulin, however, is not a cure for diabetes, nor does it prevent its eventual and devastating complications which may include kidney failure, blindness, heart disease, stroke, and amputation.
Since its founding in 1970 by parents of children with type 1 diabetes, JDRF has awarded more than $1.3 billion to diabetes research, including more than $156 million in FY2008. In FY2008 the Foundation funded more than 1,000 centers, grants and fellowships in 22 countries.
