Children’s Congress 2019: A Behind-The-Scenes Look by Teagan Hodges
You might remember this blog post we did back in May about our incredible advocate, Teagan Hodges, and why she was heading to Washington D.C. You can read it here,…
George Smith: An Inspirational 7-Year Old T1D Advocate Who Wants to Help Others
Written by Warren Smith – George’s Dad George was diagnosed with T1D three years ago at age four. After his diagnosis, our family was approached by JDRF to consider becoming…
Jaydan & Kaide – The Fascinating Story Behind the 13 & 14-Year Old Best Mates Participating in Le Velo Virtuel
13-year old Kaide and 14-year old Jaydan are best mates with a passion for cycling. Jaydan was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at just 4 years old and has lived…
“I was diagnosed with T1D at 33. Here’s why it made me stronger”: Ryan Jenkin’s Incredible Story
The Diagnosis In June 2013, I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. I had all the classic symptoms – constant thirst, weight loss, and frequent urination. While at work…
Perth Gala Raffle Results Announcement
The JDRF Perth Gala was held on Saturday, 15th June 2019. The Perth Gala Raffle Winners are: 1st – Michelle Morrison 2nd – Richard Goyder 3rd – Richard Goyder 4th…
Type 1 Diabetes Prevention: Promising Research Breakthrough Gives New Hope
A research breakthrough by scientists, funded by JDRF, has shown a promising future for the prevention of type 1 diabetes. Findings from a study by TrialNet show that the immunotherapy…
Election 2019: T1D research remains a winner
JDRF would like to congratulate all those MPs that were elected in the 2019 Federal Election. We would like to congratulate the Morrison Liberal National Coalition for their return to…
“My Father Lived with T1D for 81 Years. He Never Let It Stop Him”: The Inspiring Story of Rob Brice
Living with type 1 diabetes and managing all the complexities that accompany it, can be a dispiriting journey. Sometimes it’s a challenge to find the bright side or have hope…
Teagan – a Passionate Young Advocate Headed to Washington D.C. for a Big Adventure
Teagan Hodges has been living with type 1 diabetes for 6 years after being diagnosed at 11. She has been an active advocate for the Clinical Research Network (CRN) and…
