JDRF Scholarship Information

The Diabetes Scholars Foundation Scholarship Program is available to incoming freshmen seeking a higher education at an accredited four-year university, college, technical, or trade school.  This scholarship recognizes students who are actively involved in the diabetes community, who have high academic performance, who participate in community and/or extra-curricular activities and who have demonstrated that they are successfully managing the challenges of living with diabetes.  Diabetes Scholars Foundation scholarships are not based on financial need.  There are now four JDRF Scholarships included in the list.

• The JDRF Medical/Research Scholarship ($1,000) will be awarded to a student majoring in Healthcare
• The JDRF Advocacy Scholarship ($1,000) will be awarded to a student majoring in Political Science
• The JDRF Outreach Scholarship ($1,000) will be awarded to a student majoring in Mental Health (Psychology/Social Work)
• The JDRF Rising Star Scholarship ($1,000) will be awarded to an incoming freshman with Type 1 diabetes

The deadline to apply is May 15! There are additional scholarships on the list as well.  To see the complete list and download a copy of the application, please visit www.diabetesscholars.org.

Diabetes 101 with Team Type 1 - Sanofi

Thursday, May 17, 2012, 05:30pm - 07:00pm

This is an opportunity for families diagnosed within the last year to have a general discussion about managing diabetes as a family. The first year is filled with a lot of education, training and basically overwhelming emotions, and we want families to know two main points: first, you’re not alone and 2nd: you can manage diabetes and still be a family first. We hope you’ll join us on May 17th for an opportunity to hear from a parent who has managed her daughter’s diabetes for over 5 years now, through the toddler years and into the school system.

Also, Team Type 1 - Sanofi will be visiting during this event. The athletes of Team Type 1 – Sanofi­ can be seen accomplishing amazing feats every day such as competing in the U.S. Olympic Trials in both the marathon and 10,000 meter events, on the podium of premier cycling and triathlon events, and even at the top of Mt Everest. In 2012, Team Type 1 will continue its quest to race in the Tour de France, the most prestigious stage race in cycling, by 2013.

Team Type 1 - SANOFI strives to instill hope and inspiration for those a‑ected by diabetes, to encourage an optimistic attitude and to promote improved diabetes management through exercise and the latest diabetes tools and technologies. We believe with this education and positive attitude, anyone with diabetes can better manage this disease, take control of their diabetes and accomplish their dreams. Visit them at www.teamtype1.org

Upcoming Mentor Training with Maggie Henning

Tuesday, May 29th at 6pm OR Wednesday, May 30th at Noon
Make a difference in someone's life - attend a training session and become a JDRF Mentor!

A cornerstone of the outreach program of JDRF, mentoring helps newly diagnosed children and families, as well as those already living with diabetes, to become more acclimated to life with diabetes and feel welcomed by the JDRF! Training is mandatory to serve as a JDRF Mentor.

Join Maggie Henning, JDRF National Outreach Program Manager, will be conducting TWO mentor training opportunities for anyone interested in becoming a mentor or having a refresher course. Both sessions will be hosted at the JDRF Office, located at 153 Thierman Ln., 40207. Anyone who is interested, please contact Leah Walker, Outreach Coordinator, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or the JDRF Office at 502-485-9397.

JDRF License Plates

JDRF is excited that 900 people have signed up for a Kentucky State License Plate for their vehicle designed for JDRF! Thank you for your support! In order for the license plate to become a reality, we must now collect $25 for each plate. Please mail your $25 payable to the JDRF and the appropriate forms, found here, to the JDRF office at 153 Thierman Ln, Louisville, KY 40207. The sooner the money is collected, the sooner we'll see these on the road.

If you have submitted payment to receive a plate, thank you! We apologize for the delay in getting the plates processed. Once we have received payment from all 900 interested individuals, the sooner we will see JDRF license plates on the road. If you know someone who might be interested in purchasing a plate, please contact the office at 502-485-9397 or 866-485-9397.

You may purchase your license plate via PayPal online here:

 

JDRF Cookbook - Steppin' Into The Kitchen

Our cookbooks are HOT off the press and available for order now! Just $15 and 100% of the proceeds go to diabetes research.The cookbook includeshundreds of delicious recipes including several from local restaurants. Get yours today! They are $15.00 per cookbook with $5.00 for shipping 1 book. If you need 2-5 books shipped, shipping will be $10.00. If you need more than 5 books shipped, please contact the office at 502-485-9397 or 866-485-9397.

You may purchase your cookbook via PayPal online here:

 

Select Quantity of Cookbooks:

1 Cookbook $15 + $5 Shipping & Handling = $20.00 USD 2 Cookbooks $30 + $10 Shipping & Handling = $40.00 USD 3 Cookbooks $45 + $10 Shipping & Handling = $55.00 USD 4 Cookbooks $60 + $10 Shipping & Handling = $70.00 USD 5 Cookbooks $75 + $10 Shipping & Handling = $85.00 USD

Dedication to Finding a Cure

The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation is the worldwide leader in funding research to cure type 1 diabetes (also known as juvenile diabetes), an autoimmune disease that strikes children and adults suddenly and lasts a lifetime. JDRF sets the global agenda for diabetes research and is the largest charitable funder of and advocate for diabetes science worldwide.

JDRF’s mission has been steadfast since it was founded in 1970: to find a cure for type 1 diabetes and its complications through the support of research. Until a cure is found, JDRF is also committed to working tirelessly to develop new and better treatments to improve the lives of people who have type 1 diabetes and keep them as healthy as possible.

Today, people with type 1 diabetes rely on insulin to manage the disease. But insulin is not a cure, nor does it prevent the possibility of the disease’s devastating effects, which can include kidney failure, blindness, heart disease, stroke, amputation, and pregnancy complications. JDRF is dedicated to finding a cure for type 1 diabetes and removing the burdens and threats that the disease carries.

The Kentucky Chapter, one of 85 national Chapters and 120 worldwide Chapters, supports all those individuals and families in Kentucky and Southern Indiana affiliated with this disease. We are committed to being the central resource for information about type 1 diabetes, sharing the progress JDRF has made in research as we search for a cure.