Government Relations Press Room

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Run or Walk in Support of JDRF Canada at the Barrie Waterfront Half Marathon: By JDRF Canada
June 14, 2013: TORONTO (June 14, 2013) – On Sunday, June 16, 2013, the third annual Barrie Waterfront Half Marathon, 10K & 5K is taking place throughout the streets of Barrie and along scenic Lake Simcoe. New for 2013 is the partnership with JDRF, where runners and walkers can select to raise funds for programming in the Simcoe County Area.; Read More; Tags: Barrie Waterfront Half Marathon, JDRF, fundraising, walkers, runners, walk, run

JDRF Canada Responds to Chapter 5 of the 2013 Spring Report of the Auditor General of Canada: Promoting Diabetes Prevention and Control: By JDRF Canada
May 2, 2013: TORONTO (May 2, 2013) – JDRF Canada welcomes the recommendations brought forward in Chapter 5 of the 2013 Spring Report of the Auditor General of Canada: Promoting Diabetes Prevention and Control. This report can alternatively help change the face of diabetes in Canada.; Read More; Tags: JDRF Canada, Auditor General of Canada

JDRF Canada to Send Delegate to Washington, D.C. for JDRF 2013 Children’s Congress: By JDRF Canada
April 24, 2013: TORONTO (April 24, 2013) – Megan Beamish, age 14, will represent Canada as one of six delegates from around the world selected to attend the JDRF 2013 Children’s Congress in Washington, D.C., United States, from July 8 to 10, 2013. Megan, selected by JDRF’s Canadian affiliate, will join 150 delegates from all over the United States to convey a clear message to the U.S. government that type 1 diabetes (T1D) is a global problem requiring a united effort.; Read More; Tags: JDRF Canada, type 1 diabetes, T1D, Children’s Congress, Washington

JDRF Applauds the Government of Nova Scotia’s Commitment in Funding an Insulin Pump Program for Nova Scotians Living with Type 1 Diabetes: By JDRF Canada
April 4, 2013: TORONTO (April 4, 2013) – JDRF applauds the Government of Nova Scotia’s commitment in the 2013 Provincial Budget to fund an insulin pump program for eligible Nova Scotians living with type 1 diabetes (T1D).; Read More; Tags: Government of Nova Scotia, Insulin pump, 2013 Provincial Budget

JDRF Applauds the Government of Alberta’s Commitment in Funding an Insulin Pump Program for Albertans Living with Type 1 Diabetes: By JDRF Canada
March 8, 2013: TORONTO (March 8, 2013) – JDRF applauds the Government of Alberta’s commitment in the 2013 Provincial Budget to fund an insulin pump program for eligible Albertans living with type 1 diabetes (T1D).; Read More; Tags: Government of Alberta, Insulin pump, 2013 Provincial Budget

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