London

380 Wellington Street, Tower B, 6th Floor
London, ON N6A 5B5
Tel: 519.964.2850
Fax: 519.964.2701
london@jdrf.ca

Upcoming events
2019 JD Camp
Sun Life Walk To Cure Diabetes for JDRF
JDRF Revolution Ride to Defeat Diabetes, presented by Sun Life Financial
F undraise Your Way - Third Party Event
Community Engagement
Volunteers

Upcoming Events

March 23rd, 2019
JDRF Sarnia Family Skate Day
Point Edward Arena: 210 Monk St, Point Edward, ON N7V 1N2

Join local JDRF families for a family skating event at the Point Edward Arena at 2pm. Invite your family and friends and support your local Type 1’s! Also get information and pledge forms for our Sarnia JDRF Walk. $2 per person or $5 per family. We will have a bake sale and raffle items! See you there!

April 14th, 2019
JDRF London Walk Kickoff
The Flying Squirrel Trampoline Park :
4380 Wellington Rd S, London, ON N6E 2Z8

The Flying Squirrel is true fun for the whole family, where the rules of gravity no longer apply! It’s a spring loaded, urban playground like you’ve never seen before, and whether you’re a seasoned adrenaline junkie or a family with toddlers and young children, everyone will enjoy themselves at The Flying Squirrel.

Please join us as we KICKOFF our London JDRF Walk with fun, snacks and information!! Come for FREE from 9-11am, meet other kids and parents, and pick up your pledge forms for the 2019 Sun Life Walk to Cure Diabetes.

2019 JD Camp

We would like to send a sincere thank you to the Rotaract Club from Western University for hosting 18 families at our annual JD Camp for fun and learning!!

80 family members enjoyed a Medieval Times themed weekend full of fun activities, from making shields, dragons and towers, to delicious meals, campfires and movies!! The children made many new friends who understand what they are going through, and parents had a shoulder to lean on and learn from. All in all, it was an effective and meaningful way to bring our community together, supporting both the mental and physical health of the families.

Join us for the Sun Life Walk to Cure Diabetes for JDRF and raise funds for vital and life-changing type 1 diabetes (T1D) research! Be part of a collective rally that brings together thousands of people whose lives are touched by T1D and want to change the face of the disease forever.

Walk	Date	Location
Sarnia Walk	May 25, 2019	Canatara Park 1200 Lake Chipigan Drive, Sarnia On N7T 7N2
London Walk	June 9, 2019	TD Waterhouse 100 Philip Aziz Ave, London On N6A 5P9
Chatham Walk	June 23, 2019	Kingston Park 91 Paxton Drive, Chatham, On N7L 5L9

Walk Contact:
Melissa Power
Email: mpower@jdrf.ca

Revolution Ride to Defeat Diabetes, Presented by Sun Life Financial
London Results 2018

Thank you to everyone who took part in the London Revolution Ride to Defeat Diabetes, presented by Sun Life Financial. We rode, we sweated, had fun and enjoyed a fantastic day with our fellow fundraisers and colleagues.

There was so much energy and thank you to REV 3K Spin Studio for donating the space and bikes.

We still have money coming in with grants, corporate donations and company matches.

We had rides away from the main site including TD York St call centre, Ecole Secondaire Catholique Monsigneur Bruyere and RBC St Thomas.

You barbequed, baked cakes, sold books and paper sneakers. Challenged other colleagues in their fundraising. Some Harrison Pensa LLP riders will be elves for their end of year celebration!

We welcomed CBRE and London Life to the ride.
Deloitte returned after a 2-year gap.

We are happy to announce that when all the money is in, the event should make over $40,000 for JDRF and type 1 diabetes research.

Without you and your fundraising we would not be able to pursue our goal of defeating type 1 diabetes and turning type 1 into type none.

Fundraise Your Way - Third Party Events

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 co-workers….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 Francis at 647-789-2455 or email flanza@jdrf.ca.

Get started with your fundraising event…

Community Engagement

Newly Diagnosed?

If you have been newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D), you're not alone. JDRF is here to answer your questions and help you manage the changes diabetes brings to your life.

Bag of Hope

JDRF is pleased to provide our complimentary Bag of Hope which contains a variety of educational and reference materials that will help you along the way. As a special gift, children will also receive Rufus, the Bear with Diabetes, designed to help children cope and learn about insulin injections.
For more information, please contact Melissa Power at mpower@jdrf.ca.

Youth Council

This is a group of 13 to 18 year-olds who are excited about meeting new people, developing leadership skills, and having fun! They are young, energetic, and passionate about making a difference. The JDRF London Youth Council wants to hear from you!
For more information, please contact Melissa Power at mpower@jdrf.ca.

Youth Ambassadors

The JDRF Youth Ambassador program supports young people with T1D to engage their communities and raise awareness about T1D. If you know a passionate youth who lives with T1D, is committed to the mission of JDRF, and would like to make some positive noise about T1D, contact Melissa Power at mpower@jdrf.ca for more details on the program.

School Walk Program

Too often parents with children who live with T1D find their schools are not sufficiently informed about diabetes and its complications.
Encouraging a Kids Walk to Cure Diabetes to be held at your child’s school can assist in building the much needed awareness within the student body and teachers, and provide a safe learning environment for students with diabetes.
The School Walk is a fun-filled day for teachers, volunteers, and children, and is a great way to raise funds for JDRF.
Register your school today.

For more information, please contact Melissa Power at mpower@jdrf.ca

Mentor Program

Your child/teen or maybe yourself has been newly diagnosed with T1D & you're feeling overwhelmed & alone. You aren't alone & JDRF can help by matching you with a mentor; trained volunteers who understand what you are going through & can connect you with helpful resources in your area.

For more information contact Melissa Power at mpower@jdrf.ca

Volunteering with JDRF

We need your help!

There are many ways you can help make a difference:

Help out at the office. We have mailings to stuff, stamps to stick, photos to file, envelopes to seal, media calls to make, and our database to keep up-to-date!
Work at an event. Be part of the team. Each year JDRF needs a virtual army of volunteers to make our fabulous events a success!
Serve on a committee. Help develop the Chapter’s communications strategy. Be part of the Public Outreach Program. Serve on our Corporate Recruitment or Development committees. Coordinate a TELUS Walk site. Help organize a Gala program. Solicit items for our event auctions. Our committees give our Chapter its sparkle!
Participate in our Government Relations Program. Let your voice be heard! Sign up to be an advocate and contact your Member of Parliament about diabetes-related policies.
Join our Third-party Events Program. Hold a party for JDRF! Coordinate a garage sale or a special shopping day with the dollars raised benefiting JDRF and diabetes research. The only limit is your imagination!
Donate through your business. Make a gift of your printing or design services. Contribute your photography skills. Use your public relations firm to help get press for a Chapter event. Donate a company product or an item for our live and silent auctions. Make your restaurant, golf course, or other facility available at no charge for JDRF events.

Help take us one step closer to a cure!

If you are interested in volunteering, please email us!