An organization for people who live with diabetes every day.
DRWF is a 501c3 non-profit organization. Our mission is to help find the cure for diabetes and until that goal is achieved, to provide the care needed to combat the detrimental and life-threatening complications of this terrible disease. Since our inception in 1993 we have awarded more than $25 million in research and educational grants for the cure to world-renowned clinics, hospitals and institutions.
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Diabetes Transplant Summit: Islet Transplant CURES Type 1 Diabetes
Interested?
Meet, hear from, and ask the islet recipients your questions. Thursday, November 11, 2010 at the Bethesda Pooks Hill Marriott at 7pm. All are welcome to attend this FREE eye-opening presentation. Click here to find out more or contact astancik@diabeteswellness.net
Did you know that you can sign yourself up to receive a islet cell transplant? Watch videos of personal stories and find out more:
http://www.diabetes.umn.edu/diabinst/video/index.html
Diabetes Events and Important Notices
- Diabetes Transplant Summit - Thursday, November 11, 2010 at the Bethesda Marriott (NIH). FREE ADMISSION - RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Find out everything you ever wanted to know about islet transplantation. Join us to hear the leading researchers and surgeons in the field, as well as meet, hear from islet transplant recipients patients firsthand who have undergone the islet transplant and are today, insulin-free. Have your questions ready! Email for more info: astancik@diabeteswellness.net
- Did you know that you can sign yourself up to receive a islet cell transplant? Watch videos of personal stories and find out more information. Also download a recent article in our May issue: http://www.diabetes.umn.edu/diabinst/video/index.html
- Diabetes News: Wounded Solider Diabetes is "Cured" with cells. Read more from the Miami Herald
- NOW CLOSED: Join DRWF's TEAM for the 35th Annual Marine Marathon or MCM 10K event. MCM registration has closed so sign up with DRWF today. Register today The event is taking place on October 31, 2010. Email questions at: rvjeremiah@diabeteswellness.net
- Become a FAN of DRWF on FACEBOOK. Be kept up to date with weekly news from DRWF on facebook.
- Flu season information: To locate a flu & H1N1 flu shot locator in your area please click here. Read more about the Do's & Don'ts to know this Flu Season. Flu Do's & Don'ts to know.pdf
- Become a Volunteer for our Cure Diabetes Campaign - Read more on how you can make a difference for diabetes.
- You can now donate monthly to DRWF. Please consider donating $3, $10 or $5 a month to DRWF. Donate today!
- DRWF is seeking volunteers (certified diabetes educators or individuals) nationally to attend health fairs on DRWF's behalf. If you are interested please contact astancik@diabeteswellness.net for more info on how you can help.
- Medical Assistance - Do you need assistance with covering your medications? Please check out our resources to assist you. Read more..
DRWF Upcoming Events
- NOW CLOSED: Be a part of the DRWF team in the Marine Marathon or MCM 10K event. The event is taking place on October 31, 2010. Read more about this event.
- Register today to Kayak at the St. Mary's Riverfest on Saturday, September 25, 2010. Read more
- Are you getting Married? Register with the I Do Foundation to have your guests and your wedding purchases generate donations for DRWF. All you need to do is mention DRWF name for your charity of choice. It's a great and easy way to raise funds for DRWF.
- World Diabetes Day on November 14, 2010. To locate a event in your area, please click here. World Diabetes Day Info.pdf
- NBC4 Health & Fitness Expo at the Washington, DC Convention Center taking place in January 2010. Read more...
- Fundraise for DRWF. Sponsor a event to benefit DRWF research programs and services. Set up your own fundraising in honor of a loved one. Email astancik@diabeteswellness.net to find out more about third party fundraising for DRWF.
For additional information on any of these events please view our event page or email us at astancik@diabeteswellness.net
Donate through the Combined Federal Campaign #11629 and United Way #8588 - please note DRWF new number:
Consider choosing the Diabetes Research & Wellness Foundation as your charity of choice in the upcoming Fall Campaign. See your human resource department for more information on how to donate through payroll deduction in the campaigns.
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