Year Founded
1970
EIN
23-1907729
Local Leader/Exec. Director
Ms. Jamie Hayes
Primary Contact Name
Jessica Harris
Main Address

205 Regency Executive Park Drive
STE 101
Charlotte, NC 28217
United States

What We Do

JDRF is the leading global organization harnessing the power of research, advocacy, and community engagement to advance life-changing breakthroughs for type 1 diabetes (T1D). From funding innovative research to advocating for government action to providing a support structure for our community, no other organization does more to fight type 1 diabetes (T1D) than JDRF.

JDRF is the world’s largest nonprofit funder of type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. Our focus is on finding a cure; until we do, the advancements we’re making every day improve the lives of those living with the disease until that day comes.

JDRF Advocates help build and sustain critical support for type 1 diabetes (T1D) research funded by the Federal Government by raising awareness among Members of Congress of the financial, medical and emotional costs of the disease.

Interesting Info
  • JDRF has led the search for a cure for T1D since our founding in 1970.
  • Funded about $2.5 billion in research to date and have made significant progress in understanding and fighting the disease.
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