
Where Your Money Goes
JDRF has a bold plan for the future of type 1 diabetes (T1D) research in Canada. As better treatments unfold and the prospect of curing this disease rests on the horizon, we remain ever-committed to directing more resources to launch and sustain innovative research and clinical trials from coast-to-coast.
Our Impact
Our Impact
In research
In research
36 cutting-edge projects and clinical trials supported in Canada
Nearly $80 million CAD invested in T1D research worldwide
19 countries with active grants –demonstrating the scope of JDRF’s 2021 international research portfolio
50+ clinical trials supported in Canada and around the world to bring new treatments to market faster
60+ new research grants for the world’s most promising studies
275+ active projects
Through our advocacy
Through our advocacy
15M in new funding through the JDRF-CIHR Partnership to Defeat Diabetes that will fund innovative T1D research and development and be matched by donor dollars
614 online advocacy actions sent to federal and provincial politicians in support of Access for All
11 newly elected MPs make a commitment to moving #BeyondInsulin through our federal election campaign
4 provinces announcing new coverage options for advanced glucose monitoring technologies that will benefit 183,500 lives
By pivoting to virtual fundraising events
and innovative ways to give
By pivoting to virtual fundraising events
and innovative ways to give
In 2021, Beyond Insulin donors gave $61,500, $45,800 of which will directly support Dr. Michael Sefton’s (University of Toronto) research into vascular regenerative biomaterial (MAA) for islet transplantation
Monthly donors contributed nearly $145,000in 2021. Our longest-standing monthly donors have been contributing for 20 years.
There were just over 16,000 annual fund donations made in 2021.
Special events
Special events
$0.5M raised at the BC-wide Virtual Gala
Starry Starry Night Gala (MB/AB) raised $0.3M
$1.9M raised in the Sun Life Ride to Defeat Diabetes for JDRF virtual edition with over 4300 participants
$2.7M raised in the Sun Life Walk to Cure Diabetes for JDRF with over 3,500 participants