180+ new research grants for the world’s most promising studies

70+ clinical trials supported in Canada and around the world to bring new treatments to market faster

$125,000,000 amount JDRF donors invested in T1D grants worldwide

100+ formal mentor requests and multiple informal requests impacting over 1,000 people living or closely connected to T1D.

1000+ People connected to the type 1 diabetes community in our 10 face-to-face educational events held in main areas providing valuable connections and information.

21 Young adults living with T1D who received the Boston Pizza Award Program awarding them with $5,000 award towards post-secondary education

$3.3M raised for T1D research at 11 JDRF Gala events across Canada.

$4.2M raised in the Sun Life Ride to Defeat Diabetes for JDRF, by 11,500 riders across Canada.

$5.2M raised in the Sun Life Walk to Cure Diabetes for JDRF, by 35,000 walkers.

7,500 JDRF volunteers in 2019 from coast to coast to coast

1,000 newly diagnosed Canadians who received a JDRF Bag of Hope through a diabetes education centre. Each kit contains T1D information, resources, and Rufus, the Bear with DiabetesTM, for those under 12.

1,000+ advocacy emails to federal and provincial representatives, with more than 800 of those for Access for All

Up to $15,000 annual out-of-pocket costs spent by a Canadian to manage their T1D. JDRF continues to advocate for much-needed financial relief for Canadians with type 1 diabetes, through policies and programs supporting access to the life-sustaining therapies they require.