Hamilton

PO Box 93085
Headon Road PO
Burlington ON L7M 4A3

Tel: 905.664.1432 or 1.866.602.6662

To each participant who came and walked with us (whether you created or joined a team or walked as an individual) your support of our mission to find a cure for type 1 diabetes (T1D) is much appreciated. We do hope that everyone had an amazing and inspirational day, especially those walkers who participated for the first time, we can't wait to see you all again in 2020!

Thank you to each person who supported our amazing walkers with a donation and thank you to our regional and local sponsors: Alectra Utilities, Dexcom, Ippolito Produce, Lococo’s, Maple Leaf Foods, Tandem Diabetes Care, Trial Net, Trophy Foods, and Ypsomed Diabetes Care. Last, but certainly not least, a HUGE thank you to each and every volunteer who worked so hard behind the scenes, either before the Walk or on Walk day. Your energy and enthusiasm are contagious and we truly could not hold this event without you.

We hope you will all join us again in 2020, as we continue our battle to turn type one into type none.

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Brantford Walk

What a difference a year makes!!

The 2019 SunLife Walk to Cure Diabetes for JDRF in Brantford was blessed with amazing sunny weather on June 23^rd, which was very welcome after the thunderstorms that forced us to cancel the event last year.

Over 300 walkers enjoyed that wonderful weather at D’Aubigny Creek Park, many of them on teams who joined us for the first time, and we thank them for their support and dedication.

Thanks also go to each and every person who supported our walkers with a donation in support of T1D research. Thanks to our regional and local sponsors: Brantwood Farms, Brantford Pipe and Drum, Brantford Fire Department, Cobblestones, Dionna Emery, Freshco, Magical Midways, Maple Lodge Farms, Rylan Photography, Sobeys, Tim Hortons, Trial Net and Ypsomed Diabetes Care. Again, we have an amazing group of volunteers, who work very hard, before the event and on Walk day, to ensure a smooth and enjoyable event for everyone, we could not do this without them!

If you participated in either Hamilton or Brantford and still have pledges to submit, please send them to: P.O. Box 93085, Headon Road P.O., Burlington ON L7M 4A3, so that we can receipt your donors in a timely manner

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ONE MORE WALK TO GO!

We have one final Sun Life Walk to Cure Diabetes event in our region:

The Niagara Region event is taking place on Sunday, September 8^th, at the Grantham Lions Park, 732 Niagara St., St Catharines. Corporate teams, family teams and individual walkers are welcome.

If you still want to support the Sun Life Walk to Cure Diabetes for JDRF,
register today!

Thank you to our local sponsors of the Hamilton Walk

Sun Life Ride to Defeat Diabetes for JDRF

On Thursday, October 3^rd, 2019, the Sun Life Ride to Defeat Diabetes for JDRF will be taking place at the Art Gallery of Hamilton, 123 King St West.

The Sun Life Ride to Defeat Diabetes for JDRF is a fun, high energy event in which teams of 5 riders take turns riding a stationary bike for 7 minutes each in their chosen ride hour. It is a great opportunity for teambuilding and networking while raising funds for a great cause!

There are two ride hours to choose from, 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.

It is not too early to register your team and start to recruit your team of 5 riders. We are looking to recruit teams from many different sectors, from banking, legal, accounting, real estate, insurance and more… you don’t have to have a full team recruited in order to register and reserve your bike! The earlier the better!

Call Anne at 905.664.1432 or 1.866.602.6662 for more information, or register your Ride team today at jdrfride.ca

Host a T1D Fundraiser

Be a Diabetes Champion! Join our dedicated team of fundraisers by raising funds in support of diabetes research.

There are countless ways to contribute! Host your own fundraiser….Join a community event….Rally your coworkers….Get your school involved. Your passion combined with our expertise will ensure your efforts make a big impact on the lives of Canadians living with type 1 diabetes (T1D).

We’ve made it easy for you to organize a fundraiser that is meaningful to you while raising funds for vital research. Choose a fundraising idea and then let us know what you want to do. We’ll provide you with all the tools and support you need to make it a success.

For more information on how to start your own event, please contact Anne Martin at 905-664-1432 or email amartin@jdrf.ca.

Get started with your fundraising event…

Community Engagement Program and Local Support Group Meetings

Bag of Hope

JDRF is pleased to provide our complimentary Bag of Hope, which contains a variety of educational and reference materials to help newly diagnosed children and their families along the way.

As a special gift, children under the age of 12 will also receive a Rufus bear, The Bear with Diabetes™, designed to help children cope and learn about insulin injections.

To receive your Bag of Hope, please contact Anne Martin at 905.664.1432/1.866.602.6662 or email amartin@jdrf.ca.

Mentor Program

Your child has just been diagnosed with diabetes – what do you do now? When a loved one is diagnosed with diabetes, it can be a traumatic and stressful time. Fear, sadness, anger, and confusion about how to manage the disease can leave families feeling alone and overwhelmed.

You are not alone – JDRF's Mentor Program Volunteers can help.

The Mentor Program can provide much needed emotional support, information about diabetes resources, education about what families can do to help find a cure, and most of all, be a good listener. JDRF's Family Network is free of charge, and we are here to help as long as you need it. Please note: our volunteers are not healthcare professionals, and are unable to provide specific medical advice, for which you should contact your doctor or other healthcare professional.

If you would like information about the Mentor Program, please contact Anne Martin at 905.664.1432/1.866.602.6662 or email amartin@jdrf.ca.

Local Support Groups

There are several support groups that meet in the Hamilton/Burlington/Niagara area to provide peer support to families living with type 1 diabetes (T1D).

Hamilton & Area Parents Support Group:
Wilf Ruland, 905.648.1296, deerspring1@gmail.com

Burlington & Oakville Parents Support Group:
Christina McNaughton, 905.592.1372, christinamcnaughton@hotmail.com

Niagara T1D Families
Tracy Di Marco, 905.360.0351, niagarat1dfamilies@gmail.com

For more information on local JDRF family activities or our mentoring program for newly diagnosed families, please contact Anne Martin at amartin@jdrf.ca.

Volunteers Wanted

Whether it's the Sun Life Walk to Cure Diabetes for JDRF, the Sun Life Ride to Defeat Diabetes for JDRF, or any other JDRF event that takes place during the year, they all require a considerable amount of volunteer help.

This help can be pre-event, working on one of many committees involving recruitment of participants, solicitation of sponsorships for items and services, or day-of-event duties such as registration, route supervision, kids activities, barbecue/refreshment area, etc.

For information on the many volunteer opportunities available, please contact Anne Martin at 905.664.1432/1.866.602.6662 or email amartin@jdrf.ca.

Volunteers are the backbone of JDRF and their support is truly appreciated!

In Honour and In Memory Donations

You can make a donation to JDRF in honour of someone you love, or to celebrate a special birthday or anniversary. Just call the office and we can easily process your donation and send out a personalized card on your behalf to the person being honoured.

If you wish to make a donation in memory of someone who has passed away, we will send a card to their next of kin to acknowledge your donation to JDRF in memory of their loved one.

Call Anne Martin for further details at 905.664.1432/1.866.602.6662 or amartin@jdrf.ca.

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