JDRF Canada
235 Yorkland Blvd M2J 4Y8 Toronto, ON, Canada

Our deepest condolences go out to the Lee and the entire Ducat family during this difficult time.

Hear about the latest in diabetes management technologies! Tune in to our upcoming Let's Talk T1D Education Series on November 17th for the Pump Info Night. Thank you to our sponsors, Tandem Diabetes Care MyOmnipod Canada Medtronic Diabetes, Novo Nordisk and Ypsomed Diabetescare for making this series possible! RSVP: https://bit.ly/3eStbku

#KidsForACure2020

In Streetsville Mississauga, Halloween Theatre is an annual interactive Halloween walk through to help raise funds for Anni's Sugar Buds JDRF campaign! The first walk through Carnevil theme took place in 2018 and raised just over $400. In 2019, the theme was Plainsman Manor and $600 was raised. This year, a Riverview Cemetery walk through was done with several tricks along the way and $1130.00 was raised in support of Anni's Sugar Buds JDRF Campaign! If you'd like to create your own Fundraise Your Way event, please visit: https://jdrf.akaraisin.com/ui/pc/fyw

Last chance to purchase your Poinsettias, Planters, Wreaths or Hanging Bough! Perfect for staff and client appreciation gifts. ORDERS DUE NOVEMBER 12th, 2020 Delivery: November 26th, 2020... Pick up: JDRF Edmonton office (between 2 5pm), 17329 105 Avenue Contact: [email protected] See more

Missed out on our Facebook Live event with T1D wellness coach, Lauren Bongiorno on #WorldDiabetesDay? Catch the recording here!

"Dear type 1, My grandson lives with you, but our whole family is scared and touched by you." Watch Barb's #DearType1 story.... This #NDAM2020 help us raise awareness by writing a letter to your type 1 diabetes! Share your story today at jdrf.ca/deartype1

Stay stylish and safe this winter! Get a hoodie from Gabriel3 and 10% of the proceeds will go towards JDRF until December 26th. https://bit.ly/Gab3JDRF

Stay connected with other Canadians living with type 1 diabetes! Meet adults with T1D and parents with or affected by T1D at our Let's Talk T1D Connection Series for a conversation across the country. : November 25 | 7pm ET RSVP: https://jdrfletstalkt1dconnectionseries.eventbrite.ca/

Are you ready for our Facebook Live with Lauren Bongiorno on #WorldDiabetesDay, presented by MyOmnipod Canada? On November 14th at 7pm, learn how you can transform your way of living with diabetes, take ownership over your health and live a life that feels sustainable. Submit any questions you have for her below!

World Diabetes Day is November 14, and we want to thank our local Lions Clubs for raising awareness about diabetes! Thank you to the Truro & District Lions Club Members for their recent generous donation of $1000 to JDRF and diabetes research. #LionsFightDiabetes

Join in on the conversation with T1D health coach, author and community leader Lauren Bongiorno on conquering life with T1D, presented by the MyOmnipod Canada System.

NOTE: In publishing this post originally, we had attached an incorrect photo in error. On behalf of JDRF, we apologize for any confusion this may have caused. Please find the correct post below... Our friends at Variety Children's Charity have received a generous donation to fund one-year subscriptions for a Dexcom G6 CGM system! If you or someone you know in B.C. under the age of 19 would benefit from a CGM, please apply at https://www.variety.bc.ca/gra/individual-grants/individual/

Tune in on Thursday, November 12th at 5:25 p.m to catch our A Starry Starry Night Gala Co-Chairs, Paul and Michelle with our long-time partner, Canada Life on The News on 680 CJOB with Co-Host Richard Cloutier! Listen to hear how @Canada Life has supported JDRF throughout the years and some exciting new updates from us.

Are you a Canadian living with T1D, a healthcare professional or a researcher in the T1D field? If yes, we need your help! A team of JDRF-funded researchers is seeking volunteer feedback from the community to create a Canadian Patient Engagement Platform that will accelerate T1D research and improve the lives of people living with T1D. For more information or to volunteer, please contact the study coordinator at [email protected] or 416-340-4800 ext 7589. *Note: please do not share personal information as email is not secure. Please do not reply on Facebook.

"My name is Stephanie and I was diagnosed when I was 6. When I got to Montreal I joined the community engagement committee, where I get to help plan events, and now I’m also a part of the mentor program. Being a volunteer really helps you connect with people of all ages facing similar struggles as you. I am so glad to be a part of this community through JDRF!" - Stephanie, JDRF Volunteer Help connect with other Canadians living with T1D by volunteering with us! http://bit.ly/Volunteer_Stephanie

THANK YOU to all of our incredible #KidsForACure2020 delegates, politicians and sponsors, Tandem Diabetes Care, MyOmnipod Canada, Ypsomed Diabetescare and Novo Nordisk for a fantastic virtual Lobby Day! Your advocacy, determination and desire for change was inspiring to see and will have a strong impact!

Help advise newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes families! If you're a parent of a child living with T1D, join our Talk T1D Mentorship program to support and give back to the T1D community. http://bit.ly/TalkT1D_Dads

We're back with another Let's Talk T1D event! Learn about the latest technologies in type 1 diabetes management from Medtronic Diabetes Canada, MyOmnipod Canada, Ypsomed Diabetescare, and Tandem Diabetes Care Canada. RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/lets-talk-t1d-education-series-