Dear Youth Ambassador, Welcome to the first edition of the Juvenile Diabetes Research  Foundation's 'Young People in Action' e-newsletter. This newsletter  aims to keep you up to date with the activities of JDRF's Advocates and Youth  Ambassadors.  Read their stories and be inspired - together we can make a difference. Regards, The JDRF Team News Flash Amy's Diaries 13 year-old Youth Ambassador, Amy Leverington designs funky diabetes diaries for boys and girls. “Amy always found that the usual diabetes record books looked too clinical and cold”, says Amy’s dad Paul Leverington. “Kids would come up and ask silly questions because the books would make her stand out.” So Amy started disguising them with different covers and stickers and the idea for her own great looking diary was born. Email Amy's Dad to get your free diary. The Walk to Cure Diabetes Are you a keen fundraiser? Help us find a cure by participating in this year’s Walk to Cure Diabetes. REGISTER NOW AT www.jdrf.org.au/walk  Story Writing Competition Have you been an active JDRF Advocate? Tell us about your experiences and win. If you’ve written to your MP or had a meeting with your representative we would like to hear from you. Tell us in 250 words or more what experiences you’ve had and how it made you feel. Entries go into the draw to win a special JDRF gift. Email your submission to promise@jdrf.org.au by  Wednesday 3rd October 2007 to go into the draw to WIN! Have your Say and Get Involved If you have any questions or feedback regarding this newsletter or if you have an interesting story you'd like to share please write to us at yourstory@jdrf.org.au. If you're keen to become a JDRF Advocate please contact Sarah Harrison for more information.   South Australian Advocates at Parliament House Feeling special, being part of a team and sharing the same goal of finding a cure for type 1 diabetes – that’s some of the experiences South Australian Youth Ambassadors and JDRF Advocates had during Kids in the House South Australia last month.  Read more about what happened here ...    "Yes" to Stem Cell Research in NSW While politicians discussed whether or not to pass the important bill allowing wider stem cell research in NSW, 14 year-old JDRF Advocate Brad Jones and his mum Pam found it important to share their point of view. By talking to Mr Tony Stewart MP, Member for Bankstown and their local newspaper the Jones Family had their say…    Morning Tea and Jelly Babies This year’s Jelly Baby Month has raised more money than ever. Passionate volunteers have sold stock at workplaces, schools, shopping centers, sporting events and train stations. Read more about our Jelly Baby Month success here...   Youth Ambassador pays George Bush a Visit While South Australian JDRF Advocates visited their State Parliament in Adelaide, thirteen year-old April Welsh traveled to the United States to join a similar event – the International Children’s Congress in Washington DC. Read more about April's experiences…   Youth Ambassadors Open Hospital's Laboratory Having cupcakes and balloons amongst electronic microscopes, Petri dishes and test tubes might sound for some like an unusual location for a party. Three Youth Ambassadors joined Dr Andrew Southcott, MP for a party to officially open the Islet Transplant Laboratory at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Adelaide...