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- JDRF Canada Responds to Chapter 5 of the 2013 Spring Report of the Auditor General of Canada: Promoting Diabetes Prevention and Control - Copy
- 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.
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- JDRF Canada Recognizes Volunteers in Celebration of National Volunteer Week
- By JDRF Canada
- April 24, 2013
TORONTO (April 24, 2013) – During National Volunteer Week 2013, JDRF celebrates and recognizes the extraordinary contribution of our volunteers across Canada. This year’s theme is Passion. Action. Impact. These words truly describe the extensive commitment and dedication our volunteers demonstrate through their continuous support. We are extremely grateful. It is because of you that JDRF is able to focus on our goal of improving the lives of all people affected by type 1 diabetes (T1D) by accelerating progress on the most promising opportunities for curing, better treating, and preventing the disease.
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- 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.
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- 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).
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- JDRF in the Globe and Mail, March 25, 2013: Improving lives, curing type 1 diabetes.
- By JDRF Canada
- March 26, 2013
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JDRF discusses it's research; a generous gift from the WB Family Foundation; and the JDRF Canadian Clinical Trial Network (JDRF CCTN).





