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Individuals and JDRF in the Piedmont Triad

Just as JDRF itself was founded in 1970 by a group of individuals—parents of children with type 1 diabetes—the Piedmont Triad Chapter [link to our “About” landing page] was formed in 1994 after Leslie Anne Hummel rode her bike across the country, raising over $65,000 for type 1 research in honor of her sister Elizabeth, who was diagnosed with the disease in 1982 at the age of 12.

Since then, hundreds of volunteers have worked closely with the Piedmont Triad Chapter staff on every initiative, raising millions of dollars for diabetes research and bringing us many steps closer to a cure.

Learn how you and the Piedmont Triad Chapter can work together to find a cure and raise awareness for type 1 across our community by checking out these pages:

• Be a Volunteer: Put your own special skills to the best use
• Fundraising ideas: Find out how others are raising funds for a cure
• Networking opportunities: Catch up with other people facing similar issues, challenges and opportunities
• Be an Advocate: Learn how to build relationships with others affected by type 1 here in the Piedmont Triad as well as with your Members of Congress
• Online diabetes support: If you’re 13 or older, ask questions of JDRF volunteers around the country.
• JDRF’s Kids Online Pen Pals program: If you’re under 13, exchange messages with other kids your age.