Fundraising/Events
JDRF has two national fundraising events in the U.S. that are open to public participation: The Walk to Cure Diabetes and The Ride to Cure Diabetes.
JDRF Walks are held at over 200 locations across the country and are managed by local JDRF Chapters. Participants can walk as individuals, or join a team (which can be started by a family, company or any group of people). JDRF’s Walk to Cure program raised $86 million in 2011 and had close to 900,000 participants.
JDRF Rides are managed by the nationally-based Ride to Cure program, though Chapters help promote the event and organize local Ride teams. Participants of all fitness levels may choose from one of several Ride locations and bike for their choice of distance (usually between 30 to 100+ miles) to raise money for JDRF. Riders commit to a fundraising minimum that is based on their Ride location. Riders, who come to the U.S. from around the world to participate, get expert coaching and training up to months in advance from USA Cycling certified coaches. The 2013 JDRF Ride to Cure Diabetes will take place in: Burlington, VT; La Crosse, WI; Lake Tahoe, NV; Nashville, TN; Death Valley, CA; and Tucson, AZ.
In addition to Walks and Rides, JDRF Chapters also run local galas, golf tournaments, and other fundraising initiatives.
Additionally, Team JDRF is a nationally-based JDRF program that empowers individuals to raise money for JDRF through personal campaigns and third-party events.
Read more about this topic: JDRF (formerly Known As The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation)
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