The mission of JDRF is to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research.

Description:
JDRF is the leading charitable funder and advocate of type 1 (juvenile) diabetes research worldwide. Type 1 diabetes is a disease which strikes children suddenly and requires multiple injections of insulin daily or a continuous infusion of insulin through a pump. Insulin, however, is not a cure for diabetes, nor does it prevent its eventual and devastating complications which may include kidney failure, blindness, heart disease, stroke, and amputation.

History:
Since its founding in 1970 by parents of children with juvenile diabetes, JDRF has awarded more than $800 million to diabetes research, including more than $80 million in FY2003. In FY2003, the Foundation funded 500 centers, grants and fellowships in 19 countries. More than 80 percent of JDRF's expenditures directly support research and research-related education.

Contact people:

Eric Guida, Office Manager, (phone), (email) Erich Albrecht, Director, Community Outreach, (phone), (email)

Main office number: (415) 977-0360
Office fax number: (415) 977-0355

Address:

49 Stevenson Street, Suite 1200 San Francisco, CA 94105 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.jdrf.org/greaterbay

Directions:

Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: Montgomery Street,   Walk distance (in minutes): 5

Miscellaneous Information

Besides English, which languages are spoken at your agency?
	No others
What is the minimum age for volunteers at your agency?
	16
Is your agency wheelchair accessible?
	Yes
Does your agency have the capacity to host groups of more than 10?
	Yes
Does your agency have the capacity to host groups of more than 20?
	No