JDRF Illinois

The official X account for JDRF Illinois. Our mission is to accelerate life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent and treat T1D and its complications.

[JDRF Illinois @JDRFIllinois]

We’ve officially sold out entries for this year’s Dink for Diabetes Pickleball Tournament. BUT its not too late to show your support!

We’ve set a goal to raise $45,000 in donations by tournament day. Can you help by making a gift?

[JDRF Illinois @JDRFIllinois]

This Mother’s Day, we are honored to highlight Katie and her daughter Emma, a dynamic duo gearing up for the JDRF Ride in La Crosse, WI! Join them and other incredible riders this season for an unforgettable experience. Visit https://t.co/zSG8zJZSZ2 to register today!

[JDRF Illinois @JDRFIllinois]

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, our May 22 virtual TypeOneNation Summit at 6pm ET will feature leading experts who will provide practical tips on managing T1D, mental health, and overall wellness. Tune in on social—you won’t want to miss it!

[JDRF Illinois @JDRFIllinois]

Join us April 24 at 6pm ET for a virtual TypeOneNation Summit, an evening of inspirational stories, top research advancements, advocacy progress and how JDRF is making a global impact, featuring Joshua Vieth, Ph.D and T1D community members.
Tune in on JDRF’s social media pages!

[JDRF Illinois @JDRFIllinois]

Dink for Diabetes is back! Join JDRF Illinois pickleball tournament to support T1D research on June 8 at Danny Cunniff Park in Highland Park, IL. Play in the tournament, support as a sponsor/donor, or join as a committee member or volunteer!
Sign up here: https://t.co/aLMqFXO2x7

[JDRF Illinois @JDRFIllinois]

Wow. An incredible, record-breaking $18M+ raised at #JDRFOneDreamGala. Thank you to all our generous supporters for making this possible and bringing us closer to a world without T1D!

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And #BestDressed goes to…literally every attendee and volunteer at @McCormick_Place tonight for @JDRFIllinois 🏆✨

[JDRF Illinois @JDRFIllinois]

Registration is open for the 2024 TypeOneNation Summits!
Learn about research advancements, participate in discussions with experts & meet others living with type 1 diabetes (T1D). Join us in Rosemont & Peoria for this free, in-person summit
Register here: https://t.co/isNWL1SRl4

[JDRF Illinois @JDRFIllinois]

We are officially one month away from the JDRF Illinois One Dream Gala! Have you purchased your tickets yet? Learn more here: https://t.co/xJNTD59rhs

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Are you interested in becoming a JDRF Illinois Youth Ambassador? Applications are now open until December 4! Visit the link here to apply: https://t.co/AlzK98zmWy

[JDRF Illinois @JDRFIllinois]

November 1 is #T1Day and marks the start of National Diabetes Awareness Month (NDAM)!

We’re proud to announce our 2023 Champions for this year’s NDAM campaign, led by volunteer chair, Kathy Otness O’Neill. Tune in this month to hear from members of our JDRF IL community!

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Do you want to volunteer at this year's One Dream Gala? We are looking for enthusiastic and hardworking volunteers to help us on December 9. Sign up today here: https://t.co/tOR3zEBfMZ

[JDRF Illinois @JDRFIllinois]

You can still make a difference for the JDRF One Walk and help us reach our goal! All it takes is one more gift, ask, or social post. Don’t forget to take advantage of the JDRF vehicle sweepstakes for the chance to win a Ford Mustang Convertible!

[JDRF Illinois @JDRFIllinois]

JDRF is excited to partner with @VeronicaBeard for a #GIVEBACK day on October 26! Head to our local Veronica Beard store at 11 E Walton St from 5-7 pm for an evening of sips, shopping and meeting the JDRF community. @veronicabeard is donating 20% of store sales back to JDRF.

[JDRF Illinois @JDRFIllinois]

Congrats to our Team JDRF runners who crushed it at the Chicago Marathon! We are excited to announce that the applications for the 2024 Bank of America Chicago Marathon and the Life Time Chicago Spring Half Marathon are officially open! Visit https://t.co/BiHSPxfSSr for more info

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Get ready, Chicago Suburbs and Central Illinois! Come on out this Sunday, October 8 for our final One Walks. Help us finish strong by joining us this weekend! We can’t do it without you! #JDRFWalkIL

[JDRF Illinois @JDRFIllinois]

For years, the JDRF Illinois One Dream Gala has made a significant impact on JDRF-funded research advancements, investing a record-breaking $16 million last year alone.
Join us Saturday, December 9 and support the power of progress to cure T1D. Learn more at the link in bio.

[JDRF Illinois @JDRFIllinois]

Become an Instant V1P for the JDRF One Walk! For the next 24 hrs, the top individual (not already a V1P) at each One Walk – Chicago, Chicago Suburbs, and Central IL – who gets the highest number of donations will become an instant V1P with a $1000 gift added to their page!

[JDRF Illinois @JDRFIllinois]

Let’s get hyped for the last two One Walks! Try these three steps as we close the gap to our ultimate goal – a cure. #JDRFWalkIL

[JDRF Illinois @JDRFIllinois]

It’s finally time, Chicago! We are two days away from our very first One Walk! Grab your family and friends and join us on Sunday, September 24 at Montrose Harbor as we walk for a cure! #JDRFWalkIL