Hello Youth Ambassador,

Spring is buzzing with fundraising, media and advocacy activities: the Walk to Cure Diabetes, the insulin pump grant proposal and celebrations of World Diabetes Day at Parliament House. The second edition of Young People in Action is again bursting with news and stories of your adventures – we hope you’ll enjoy!

Do you have questions, feedback or amazing stories? We’d love to hear from you, just write to yourstory@jdrf.org.au.

Regards,
The JDRF Team 

Insulin Pumps – the big announcemnt 
Getting up at dawn on World Diabetes Day to join the Prime Minister for his morning walk in Brisbane is a very unique start to the day in its own right.
But what made it even more special was the announcement that followed…
 
Not a myth – walking may lead to cure?
Despite the fact that exercise cannot cure type 1 diabetes, over 80,000 people joined forces across Australia to Walk to Cure Diabetes and raise money for JDRF. This years' Walk was an outstanding success, thanks in part to the fantastic support from politicians, families and Youth Ambassadors.
 
JDRF Advocates - Unite for Diabetes

 While buildings across the world were lit in blue to celebrate the first UN observed World Diabetes Day, JDRF’s Youth Ambassadors shed light on living with type 1 diabetes. 
 
BGL and HSC - tricky combination?

Sitting HSC exams, writing to the newspaper, contacting her MP and advocating for issues concerning the type 1 diabetes community – 18 year old Eleanor Lisk from Kingston, South Australia is successfully juggling many things at once.
 
News Flashes

Kids in the House WA and VIC
Ever wanted to go to Parliament House and represent your local type 1 diabetes community? If you live in WA or VIC this may be your chance! Kids in the House is coming your way in 2008.


Christmas fundraising: mobile phones
Collect old mobile phones at your school and raise money. Each phone will be recycled and a $5 donation goes to JDRF. To find out more email Peter Fowler.


Who’s who in the news?
Have you published a story in your newspaper or school’s newsletter? Check here for last months’ articles.


Diabetes record books
13 year-old Amy Leverington is giving free diabetes record books to JDRF Youth Ambassadors. To receive one of her funky designs email Amy's Dad.


Get involved
Do you feel passionate about raising awareness for type 1 diabetes? Why not help us by becoming a JDRF Advocate? Find out more and get involved.