Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International

Though prop comic Carrot Top’s shtick is all about being silly, juvenile diabetes is a cause he takes quite seriously. “A very good friend of mine has a child diagnosed with diabetes and he’s been educating me on what a widespread problem this has become,” said Scott ‘Carrot Top’ Thompson. While the Nevada Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) will walk to help cure diabetes later this month, Carrot Top hopes to help cure the disease by making audiences laugh. On Friday, Nov. 6, a portion of proceeds from Carrot Top’s 8:30 p.m. show at The Luxor will be donated to the ... Read Full Story

Judge Sonia Sotomayor's nomination to the Supreme Court drew cheers Tuesday from fellow diabetics and advocacy groups, who hailed her as a historic role model for those struggling with the disease. The American Diabetes Association said in a statement that her nomination showed how "each person with diabetes should be judged based on his or her merits, not on stereotypes or misinformation about diabetes." If confirmed by the Senate, the 54-year-old federal appeals court judge would be the first Hispanic to sit on the highest US court, the third woman, and the first justice known to have Type-1 diabetes. Sotomayor has said that a ... Read Full Story

The love we build with hugs we show a magic seed planted to grow! 2nd Annual Build a Hug! A family tradition 2008 Cousins Bonding Elena, 11, Maddie 5 First I need to tell you that the name "Cousin's Club" is not original. I, in fact, have two friends that gave the me idea. One is writing a book that grandparents can use when the "herd" of children come to visit on a summers day. She has created a number of themed weeks or week ends with games, field trips and projects. Another has a daughter that rediscovered the magic of having cousins as ... Read Full Story

LEAVE A LEGACY Synergy Supports JDRF Synergy will never deviate from our desire to leave a legacy of good. We are constantly involved with local and international charity groups and efforts, and it is a priority for us to continue to find new ways we can share. When we look for opportunities to donate time and money, we seek out groups that have wide-spread effects, especially those that benefit children. One charity that is dear to the heart of our executives is the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) is the leading non-governmental funder of type 1 diabetes research ... Read Full Story

LEAVE A LEGACY Synergy Supports JDRF Synergy will never deviate from our desire to leave a legacy of good. We are constantly involved with local and international charity groups and efforts, and it is a priority for us to continue to find new ways we can share. When we look for opportunities to donate time and money, we seek out groups that have wide-spread effects, especially those that benefit children. One charity that is dear to the heart of our executives is the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) is the leading non-governmental funder of type 1 diabetes research ... Read Full Story