Event:	(DC) Keep the Walkers Walking for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation! Share
Location:	The National Mall Constitution Ave NW & 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20560
Date:	Jun 5th 2016, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Staff:	Manager: Whitney B
RSVP:	This event has already occurred

Event Description:

The JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes provides hope, empowerment and a sense of community. Each year, more than 15,000 children and 15,000 adults – approximately 80 people per day – are diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D) in the United States. This walk is for them, and as many as 3 million Americans that have T1D. Approximately 4000 walkers are expected this year!

What we'll be doing:

Volunteers will be involved in food & beverage tasks on site.

What you should know:

METRO transit is recommended. Street parking is available but limited, close garage parking is available without reimbursement.

Where to Meet:

One Brick will assemble at the Volunteer Table near the registration area at 15th & Constitution (near Washington Monument).

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation:

JDRF is a leader in setting the agenda for diabetes research worldwide, and is the largest charitable funder and advocate of type 1 diabetes research. The mission of JDRF is to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research. Type 1 diabetes is a disease which strikes children and adults suddenly and requires multiple injections of insulin daily or a continuous infusion of insulin through a pump. Insulin, however, is not a cure for diabetes, nor does it prevent its eventual and devastating complications which may include kidney failure, blindness, heart disease, stroke, and amputation.