JDRF Research : Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation in Australia

Promise to Remember Me

Total Meetings to Date: 145

JDRF’s Advocacy programs aim to further relationships between people who are affected by type 1 diabetes and their local Federal and State politicians. JDRF Advocates put a face to the thousands of Australians who live with diabetes. Their efforts result in commitments by politicians to support policies that will speed our path to a cure.

Across Australia people who are affected by this disease meet with politicians to tell their personal story about life with diabetes, and ask to "promise to remember me" when politicians make decisions related to diabetes research. JDRF Advocates communicate the importance of type 1 diabetes related issues to their Members of Parliament and Senators – this is an opportunity for YOU to take action.

NEWS FLASH

Are you a JDRF Advocate between 3 and 18 years living in Victoria or New South Wales? JDRF has great news for you – Kids in the House will be taking place in Melbourne and Sydney in 2008/2009. While we’re currently confirming the exact dates we’re seeking your support. Take part in the Promise to Remember Me campaign and qualify to be one of 40 Kids in the House representatives and visit Parliament House in your state. As a first step, register to be an advocate and once the dates are set we’ll send you more information.

Click here to find out more about Kids in the House events.

Not yet an Advocate? Click here to sign up.

Young People In Action

Young People in Action is JDRF’s quarterly newsletter telling you the best stories of our Advocates’ achievements and keeps you up to date with upcoming events.

To receive the newsletter email promise@jdrf.org.au with “Sign Me up to YPIA” in the header.

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