Hamilton

PO Box 93085
Headon Road PO
Burlington ON L7M 4A3

Tel: 905.664.1432 or 1.866.602.6662

Registration is open for the 2019 Sun Life Walk to Cure Diabetes for JDRF

The dates of the three local events that are taking place in 2019 are:

Walk	Event Date	Location
Hamilton	Sunday, June 9th	Pier 4 Park, 64 Leander Drive
Brantford	Sunday, June 23rd	D’Aubigny Creek Park, 5 Oakhill Drive
Niagara Region	Sunday, September 8th	Grantham Lions Club, 732 Niagara St., St Catharines

Many teams are registering for the local Sun Life Walk to Cure Diabetes for JDRF events in this area, and showing their support of T1D research, and the commitment to finding a cure for the over 3 million Canadians affected by diabetes. We invite YOU and your family and friends to join them.

The Sun Life Walk to Cure Diabetes for JDRF is a fun, family-oriented event, with live music, children’s area with lots of activities and refreshments for all those who attend. Why not form your own team, either from family and friends, or within your workplace?

Call Anne at 905.664.1432 or 1.866.602.6662 for information on how to register your team.

Walk Volunteers Needed

As always we are looking for volunteers to assist with the planning of all our Walk events.

There are many different positions open, whether you are interested in recruiting corporate teams, or networking with families to recruit and encourage other families to participate.

Do you have corporate contacts interested in making a donation, or a sponsorship opportunity?

Are you interested in any of several event day opportunities, from registration, incentive hand out, route supervision, kids area, BBQ and refreshment areas. However you are able to share your time and talents, we want to hear from you.

Call Anne at 905-664-1432 or e-mail amartin@jdrf.ca to find out how you can help with the 2019 Sun Life Walk to Cure Diabetes for JDRF.

Thank you to our local sponsors of the Hamilton Walk

Sun Life Ride to Defeat Diabetes for JDRF

The date for the 2019 Sun Life Ride to Defeat Diabetes for JDRF has been confirmed for Thursday, October 3^rd 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.

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…

Call Anne at 905.664.1432 or 1.866.602.6662 for more information, or register your Ride team today at http://www.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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