JDRF - Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation

More than 300 cyclists strapped on their helmets and pulled on lycra for the Ride to Cure Diabetes. JDRF’s annual cycling event covers the best of the picturesque Barossa Valley with three courses of 35, 80 or 160kms.

In just 5 years the Ride to Cure Diabetes has seen more than $5 million invested into Australian research in type 1 diabetes, with a  spectacular $1.1 million raised this year.

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It started as a simple meat raffle to do a bit for charity on Melbourne Cup Day, and turned into one of the biggest events that Palmers Island has seen for a while…

Just a few short months before, Sarah had rushed through the doors of Geelong Hospital with a seriously ill toddler in her arms, and little idea that her life was about to change dramatically. She was devastated hours later to learn that her beautiful 17 month old son James had type 1 diabetes.

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More than 30 paintings by some of Australia’s leading artists will be auctioned on 6 December to raise money for research to find a cure for type 1 diabetes.

Artists like David Larwill, Tim Storrier and Sally Smart have created special artworks for the 6 December auction at Mossgreen in Toorak, with hopes of raising $100,000.

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