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Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research Launches Redesigned Website, With Optimized User Experience for Patients, Families and Researchers
NEW YORK, June 24 -- The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research issued the following news release:
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (MJFF) has unveiled a complete redesign of the Foundation's online home base -- michaeljfox.org. The new design and overhauled information architecture aim to provide patients, families, researchers and industry partners -- the more than 342,000 unique visitors to MJFF's site monthly -- with an optimized destination to more easily find critical information for living with Parkinson's and opportunities to get involved in the Foundation's
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NEW YORK, June 24 -- The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research issued the following news release:
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (MJFF) has unveiled a complete redesign of the Foundation's online home base -- michaeljfox.org. The new design and overhauled information architecture aim to provide patients, families, researchers and industry partners -- the more than 342,000 unique visitors to MJFF's site monthly -- with an optimized destination to more easily find critical information for living with Parkinson's and opportunities to get involved in the Foundation'smission to eliminate Parkinson's disease (PD).
"Our website is a key resource to serve the Parkinson's community with trusted information on this highly complex disease," said Todd Sherer, PhD, chief executive officer of MJFF. "Our single-minded goal of curing Parkinson's will be achieved only with the active engagement of a highly informed patient community. The updated website will enable us to better connect with the millions impacted by Parkinson's worldwide to provide the information and education that community requires on an ongoing basis."
As part of its vision to continually meet the evolving needs of online users, MJFF focused on creating an easy-to-navigate online destination for both mobile and desktop visitors. The modern design features simplified navigation and a visually engaging presentation. Intuitive search and thoughtful wayfinding make it easier to navigate from one topic to the next.
The redesign was a collaborative effort that benefited tremendously from the involvement of the Foundation's Patient Council as well as front-lines academic and industry researchers who rely on the Foundation's funding and resources to keep Parkinson's science moving forward.
"Whether you're newly diagnosed or years into your life with Parkinson's, there is a hunger for more information," said Patient Council Co-Chair Bret Parker of New York City. "Patients and families are constantly seeking trustworthy updates and educational resources and ways to get involved. MJFF takes seriously the obligation to create these resources and make it easier for patients and families to find them."
New features of michaeljfox.org include:
* Modern design, allowing users to navigate content on tablets and mobile devices as well as desktops
* Updated content on topics related to understanding Parkinson's disease, the latest research advances and how to find ways to engage with the Foundation's mission
* Better grant application experience connects the research community with funding opportunities to speed scientific breakthroughs
* Simplified and streamlined navigation making it easier to access trustworthy, up-to-date information on Parkinson's disease and the latest research and policy activities to speed a cure
* A Take Action section to help drive patient and family engagement in vital opportunities to take part in speeding a cure
About The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research
As the world's largest nonprofit funder of Parkinson's research, The Michael J. Fox Foundation is dedicated to accelerating a cure for Parkinson's disease and improved therapies for those living with the condition today. The Foundation pursues its goals through an aggressively funded, highly targeted research program coupled with active global engagement of scientists, Parkinson's patients, business leaders, clinical trial participants, donors and volunteers. In addition to funding more than $800 million in research to date, the Foundation has fundamentally altered the trajectory of progress toward a cure. Operating at the hub of worldwide Parkinson's research, the Foundation forges groundbreaking collaborations with industry leaders, academic scientists and government research funders; increases the flow of participants into Parkinson's disease clinical trials with its online tool, Fox Trial Finder; promotes Parkinson's awareness through high-profile advocacy, events and outreach; and coordinates the grassroots involvement of thousands of Team Fox members around the world.
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- The new website, the first overhaul since June 2012, aims to provide the Foundation's more than 342,000 monthly unique visitors with a valuable and interactive tool to learn more about the latest advances in Parkinson's research and to take action to help find a cure
- Anyone impacted by Parkinson's including patients, families and researchers, are encouraged to browse the new design at michaeljfox.org.
Kaiser Family Foundation: Health Policy Resources for Covering the Democratic Presidential Primary Debates
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation issued the following news release:
Ahead of this week's Democratic presidential primary debates, our latest poll finds health care tops the list of issues that Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents want the candidates to discuss.
KFF offers independent, non-partisan policy analysis, polling and other research and has experts who can provide context, explain trade-offs and provide key data points on health care issues that may arise in the debate. Some key resources:
Medicare-for-all and Other Proposals to Expand Public Coverage
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WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation issued the following news release:
Ahead of this week's Democratic presidential primary debates, our latest poll finds health care tops the list of issues that Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents want the candidates to discuss.
KFF offers independent, non-partisan policy analysis, polling and other research and has experts who can provide context, explain trade-offs and provide key data points on health care issues that may arise in the debate. Some key resources:
Medicare-for-all and Other Proposals to Expand Public Coverage
*This side-by-side comparison tool compares the major bills introduced in Congress this year to expand public health coverage through Medicare-for-all, a public option, and other approaches. This testimony explains the different approaches and their implications.
* Our June poll examines how the public thinks Medicare-for-all would change the nation's health care system. Our January poll examines support for a range of options to expand coverage.
* This column from KFF's Drew Altman examines the disconnect between what candidates and Washington are talking about and what matters most to voters. (Additional columns here (https://www.kff.org/from-drew-altman/?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=2&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_037l8tBxCjsxUijA0INwupseSA0XA0fYwXLCVUgAn08z0nBGg2egu9vDkAhM8FxmmRzkRaJKdRDb5v-4XisZ7tNXt_g).)
Health Costs and Surprise Medical Bills
* This analysis estimates how often consumers receive surprise medical bills when getting emergency room and hospital care, and describes key proposals to protect consumers.
* This polling data note looks at Americans' challenges affording health care.
Abortion and Other Reproductive Health Issues
* This analysis looks at the Hyde Amendment and state laws affecting coverage for abortion services in Medicaid, Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace plans and other private health insurance.
* This brief details the potential impact of the new Trump Administration Title X regulations for family planning clinics receiving federal funds.
* This recent poll examines the public's views on the Title X regulations, "fetal heartbeat" abortion limits, Roe v. Wade, and other women's health issues.
Prescription Drug Costs
* Our February poll looks at Americans' experiences with prescription drugs and their views on policy changes aimed at lowering drug prices.
* This analysis looks at how much Medicare beneficiaries using high-cost specialty drugs pay out-of-pocket for their medications under the Medicare Part D drug benefit.
* The explainer examines the concept of allowing Medicare to negotiate drug prices.
Affordable Care Act and Protections for Pre-Existing Conditions
* This explainer examines the potential impact of the Texas v. U.S. court case that, with the Trump Administration's support, aims to overturn the entire ACA.
* This fact sheet looks at how the number of people without health insurance changed under the ACA and why millions remain uninsured today.
* This analysis estimates the number and share of people by state with "declinable" pre-existing conditions that would have prevented them from buying their own health insurance based on the underwriting practices in place in most states prior to the ACA.
Medicaid
* This report assesses the effects of the ACA's Medicaid expansion on coverage, access to care, state budgets, and the economy in states that adopted it.
* As some states seek to impose work requirements in Medicaid, this analysis looks at the relationship between work and health, and its implications for Medicaid enrollees.
If you have questions about any of these resources or want to talk to a KFF expert, please contact Rakesh Singh, Craig Palosky or Chris Lee for assistance.
Electronic Frontier Foundation: California Should Audit Use of License Plate Data
SACRAMENTO, California, June 24 -- The Electronic Frontier Foundation issued the following news release:
On Wednesday, June 26, at 10 am, the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) will urge the Joint Legislative Audit Committee to approve an audit on the use of automated license plate readers (ALPR) by state law enforcement.
ALPRs are camera systems that scan the license plates of vehicles in order to track people in real time and create search databases of driver's historical travel patterns. As a mass surveillance technology, ALPR captures information on every driver, regardless of whether their
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SACRAMENTO, California, June 24 -- The Electronic Frontier Foundation issued the following news release:
On Wednesday, June 26, at 10 am, the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) will urge the Joint Legislative Audit Committee to approve an audit on the use of automated license plate readers (ALPR) by state law enforcement.
ALPRs are camera systems that scan the license plates of vehicles in order to track people in real time and create search databases of driver's historical travel patterns. As a mass surveillance technology, ALPR captures information on every driver, regardless of whether theirvehicle is under suspicion. Several years ago, California lawmakers passed legislation to regulate ALPR use, including requiring publicly available usage policies and guidelines for how the information is accessed. State Sen. Scott Wiener, who previously supported EFF legislation to protect drivers' from ALPR surveillance, filed the request for the audit.
At the hearing Wednesday, EFF Senior Investigative Researcher Dave Maass will explain that many California law enforcement agencies are not complying with this law. Researchers have found that ALPR data is routinely shared with hundreds of other entities without safeguards or proper legal process. A probe by the California State Auditor will help the public and policymakers learn more about how state agencies are protecting their data.
WHAT:
Joint Legislative Audit Committee Hearing to Consider New Audit Requests
WHO:
EFF Senior Investigative Researcher Dave Maass
WHEN:
Wednesday, June 26
10 am
WHERE:
State Capitol, Room 126
10th and L Streets
Sacramento, CA 95814
Due Process of Law Foundation: More Than 100 Organizations Condemn Criminalization of Indigenous Tolupan Authorities From San Francisco Locomapa
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Due Process of Law Foundation issued the following news release:
National and international organizations condemn new efforts to criminalize indigenous leaders of the indigenous Tolupan Tribe of San Francisco Locomapa. We denounce that the Honduran State, intentionally and systematically, seeks to silence Indigenous Peoples who legitimately exercise their right to protest and who demand their rights be respected.
Honduras, a country that has prioritized extractivism as an economic model, is one of the most dangerous countries in the world to defend human rights. On May
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WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Due Process of Law Foundation issued the following news release:
National and international organizations condemn new efforts to criminalize indigenous leaders of the indigenous Tolupan Tribe of San Francisco Locomapa. We denounce that the Honduran State, intentionally and systematically, seeks to silence Indigenous Peoples who legitimately exercise their right to protest and who demand their rights be respected.
Honduras, a country that has prioritized extractivism as an economic model, is one of the most dangerous countries in the world to defend human rights. On May17, Honduran state authorities filed an indictment
against nine indigenous Tolupan land defenders for obstructing a forest management plan. This accusation comes as retaliation for their work defending the life, territory, and environment of their community, a response that reflects a practice that has been systematic in one of the most dangerous countries for human rights defenders.
On Monday, June 24, the nine Tolupan leaders will face their initial hearing in which a decision will be made on whether or not to proceed with the prosecution. This hearing comes four months after the assassination of two members of the same community, who were also members of the Broad Movement for Justice and Dignity (MADJ). These cases highlight the serious situation of risk, violence, and criminalization that the Tribe faces.
As a result of the granting of "forest management plans" and operating licenses without free, prior and informed consultation and consent, the departments of Yoro and Francisco Morazan, territories of the Tolupan indigenous people, have been targeted for resource exploitation by companies and people outside the community.
In response to this situation, and the increasing dispossession of territory and forced displacement, the Preventive Council of the Tribe was created by dozens of local indigenous people to defend their rights and peacefully protest. Their demands have led to increased risk and multiple threats that have led to criminalization and assassinations.
In 2010, eight indigenous Tolupan leaders from the San Francisco Locomapa Tribe were criminalized, also charged with obstruction of the forest management plan. In 2012, three more faced charges. In both cases, the defense showed that they were not guilty and all charges were eventually dropped.
In 2013, Tolupan leaders Ricardo Soto, Armando Funez and Maria Enriqueta Matute were murdered. As a consequence, that same year, the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) granted
precautionary measures MC 416-13 to 35 members of the community.
Despite the IACHR ordering the Honduran state to protect their lives and physical integrity, two beneficiaries of the measures, Erasimo Vieda and Luis Marcia, were murdered in 2015; in 2016 Santos Matute, also a beneficiary of the measures, was murdered. Most recently, in February 2019, Juan Samael and beneficiary Jose Salomon Matute were killed by two individuals who had previously threatened them.
In response to these latest murders, the IACHR stated that "indigenous peoples have the right to exercise effective control of their lands and to be free from interference by people who seek to take control of their territories through the use of violence. States are also obliged to prevent and then protect indigenous peoples affected by these violent acts when
they occur within the framework of territorial conflicts."
The IACHR also indicated: "The fact that there is a precautionary measure in force from the IACHR means that the state authorities were informed of the situation of an imminent serious risk that the person faced. It is therefore particularly worrying that the necessary measures have not been adopted to guarantee the security of the persons protected by the measure."
For these reasons, and as indicated by the IACHR and the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), the signatory organizations of this letter denounce the impact of the malicious use of criminal law to limit the exercise of human rights, in particular, the defense of the right to land and the environment by indigenous, peasants and social leaders. We note with concern that, this very week, five leaders of the Arizona department are also facing a trial related to their peaceful resistance to a hydroelectric project in the area.
We demand an immediate end to the prosecution of the nine Tolupan land defenders currently charged. Likewise, we ask the authorities to cease the violence, discrimination, and criminalization of the Tolupan tribe of San Francisco Locomapa and to guarantee their rights over their ancestral territory, protect their lives and punish those who have systematically violated their human rights.
Finally, we lend our solidarity to the legitimate and dignified defense exercised by the Tolupan defenders and call on the national and international community to closely follow and demand justice for their case.
Their hearing is scheduled for today, June 24, 2019 in Yoro, Honduras.
SIGNATORY ORGANIZATIONS:
Click here to view List: http://www.dplf.org/en/news/more-100-national-and-international-organizations-condemn-criminalization-nine-indigenous
Alzheimer's Foundation of America, Reps. Suozzi, King Announce Legislation to Increase Funding to Fight Alzheimer's Disease
NEW YORK, June 24 -- The Alzheimer's Foundation of America issued the following news release:
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- New bill would increase funding for Alzheimer's research and caregiver support services
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The Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA), Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-NY3) and Congressman Peter King (R-NY2) announced new, bipartisan legislation to help increase federal funding for Alzheimer's disease research. Congressmen Suozzi and King, working with AFA, are sponsoring the legislation, which would create the Alzheimer's Research and Caregiving (ARC) Trust Fund to provide additional funding
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NEW YORK, June 24 -- The Alzheimer's Foundation of America issued the following news release:
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- New bill would increase funding for Alzheimer's research and caregiver support services
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The Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA), Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-NY3) and Congressman Peter King (R-NY2) announced new, bipartisan legislation to help increase federal funding for Alzheimer's disease research. Congressmen Suozzi and King, working with AFA, are sponsoring the legislation, which would create the Alzheimer's Research and Caregiving (ARC) Trust Fund to provide additional fundingto federal Alzheimer's research efforts and caregiver support services.
"I am proud to stand with Congressman Peter King and the Alzheimer's Foundation of America today in support of this creative legislation to create the Alzheimer's Research and Caregiving (ARC) Trust Fund as a way to fund research and caregiver support services. This is a responsibility we all share and something that folks on both sides of the aisle should get behind," said Congressman Suozzi.
"As a member of the Congressional Task Force on Alzheimer's Disease, I support efforts that benefit individuals and families affected by this horrible disease. I am proud to be an original cosponsor of this legislation which will allow voluntary contributions from tax refunds for additional funding for research and caregiving services. I will do all that I can to make sure this measure becomes law," said Congressman King.
"AFA is pleased to work with Congressman Suozzi and Congressman King to provide additional, much-needed funding to combat the Alzheimer's epidemic," said Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr., AFA's President and CEO. "Funds raised through this legislation will provide hope for the future and support in the present for the millions of Americans affected by Alzheimer's and related dementias. We thank Congressman Suozzi and Congressman King for their continued bipartisan efforts to fight this terrible disease."
Under the legislation, taxpayers would have the option to make voluntary contributions to the ARC Trust Fund through their federal income tax returns. Of the funds raised, half would be provided to the National Institutes for Health (NIH) for clinical research into a cure or disease-modifying treatment for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. The remaining half would be appropriated to the Administration for Community Living (ACL) to fund services and supports for those living with dementia-related illnesses and their caregivers.
The ARC Trust Fund would supplement, not supplant, existing federal funding to both NIH and ACL for the fight against Alzheimer's disease.
The legislation is similar to laws enacted in 30 states which allow taxpayers to make voluntary contributions to different causes through their income tax returns. Since 1976, federal tax returns have allowed taxpayers to contribute to the Presidential Election Campaign Fund to help finance political campaigns. From January 2018 through May 2019, the fund received over $47 million in voluntary contributions, according to the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
The legislation would build on bipartisan efforts to further the fight against Alzheimer's disease. In federal fiscal year 2019, Congress and the President increased federal investment in Alzheimer's disease research to $2.34 billion, the highest level in history. It also represents the first time that federal funding surpassed $2 billion a year, the minimum amount leading Alzheimer's scientists have said is necessary to find a cure or disease-modifying treatment by 2025, the stated goal of the National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease. Additional funding increases are critically important: despite numerous experimental cures/treatments for Alzheimer's reaching phase III of clinical trials, the fail rate is 99%.
Alzheimer's is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States and the only one in the top 10 without a cure or disease-modifying treatment. Currently, more than 5 million people nationwide are living with Alzheimer's disease. The number of Americans affected by Alzheimer's disease is expected to nearly triple by 2060, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Nationwide, the death rate from Alzheimer's disease grew by 55% between 1999 and 2014, according to the CDC.
African Wildlife Foundation: Poaching Film Set for Global Release
NAIROBI, Kenya, June 24 -- The African Wildlife Foundation issued the following news:
Sides of a Horn, an award-winning film that has sparked conversation about Africa's poaching crisis, will be released worldwide on June 25, 2019.
Movie lovers across the world will now have an opportunity to watch the short dramatic movie which this year won, among others, the audience choice award at the Sedona International Film Festival and the jury prize at the Manchester International Film Festival.
The short film, written and directed by Toby Wosskow, from executive producer Sir Richard Branson, was an
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NAIROBI, Kenya, June 24 -- The African Wildlife Foundation issued the following news:
Sides of a Horn, an award-winning film that has sparked conversation about Africa's poaching crisis, will be released worldwide on June 25, 2019.
Movie lovers across the world will now have an opportunity to watch the short dramatic movie which this year won, among others, the audience choice award at the Sedona International Film Festival and the jury prize at the Manchester International Film Festival.
The short film, written and directed by Toby Wosskow, from executive producer Sir Richard Branson, was aninternational co-production between US companies Broad River Productions, Whirlow Park Pictures, and Frame 48, alongside South Africa's The Televisionaries and YKMD Productions.
"The poaching crisis is a complex issue and the conversation around it must go beyond simple right and wrong. By painting an unbiased portrait of this modern war and exposing both sides of the struggle, it is my hope that Sides of a Horn will be a catalyst that inspires a greater discussion that can lead to positive change," said Toby Wosskow, who is also a council member at the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF).
The movie was filmed in South African townships and is predominantly in Zulu with English subtitles. With a 17-minute run-time, it explores the illegal rhino horn trade, specifically looking at how community and family dynamics are disrupted when two brothers find themselves on opposite sides of the poaching crisis.
AWF will debut the film at the University of Zimbabwe in Harare on June 27, 2019 to an audience comprising students, government officials, as well as local and international press. In Nairobi, it will be aired on July 3, 2019 at AWF headquarters in collaboration with the Africa Biodiversity Collaboration Group which brings together seven international conservation organizations working in Africa and beyond.
"Sides of a Horn is enlightening. It explores the real issues behind illegal wildlife trade and makes it abundantly clear that we need to put that much more effort towards protecting this iconic species, and ensure that local communities can fully benefit from their wildlife and wild lands," said AWF CEO Kaddu Sebunya.
AWF has invested heavily in rhino conservation across the continent. Some of the projects that AWF has supported include rhino sanctuaries in South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe, and Kenya. In March last year, the last remaining northern white rhino in the world died, leaving the sub-species facing extinction. Other sub-species are more numerous but are also threatened. By the latest count, only 5,050 black rhinos exist in the wild today, down from a population of 65,000 in 1964. These numbers continue to decline every year.
150 Youth With Type 1 Diabetes Selected to Participate in 2019 JDRF Children's Congress in Washington, D.C.
NEW YORK, June 24 -- JDRF, a charitable 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to funding type 1 diabetes research, issued the following news release:
JDRF, the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research, announced the selection of more than 150 of youth delegates who will be traveling to Washington, D.C. for the JDRF 2019 Children's Congress from July 8-10. The Delegates will be lobbying their Members of Congress to remind them of the vital need to continue supporting T1D research that could reduce the burden of this disease and ultimately find a cure.
The children--ages 4
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NEW YORK, June 24 -- JDRF, a charitable 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to funding type 1 diabetes research, issued the following news release:
JDRF, the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research, announced the selection of more than 150 of youth delegates who will be traveling to Washington, D.C. for the JDRF 2019 Children's Congress from July 8-10. The Delegates will be lobbying their Members of Congress to remind them of the vital need to continue supporting T1D research that could reduce the burden of this disease and ultimately find a cure.
The children--ages 4to 17, representing all 50 states--will participate in a number of activities on the Hill, including a Congressional Committee hearing to share personal testimonies that highlight the daily struggles of living with T1D and the need for continued funding for research projects such as the Special Diabetes Program (SDP).
Joining the U.S. Delegates will be five International Delegates traveling from Australia, Canada, Israel, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. Together, the JDRF Youth Delegates will convey a clear message to the Federal Government that T1D is a global problem that requires a global effort.
"Every day these children and their parents face the burden of type one diabetes, by sharing their stories they become the most powerful advocates we have in fighting type one diabetes. The delegates are a representation of millions of other families like mine who need the support of the government to help us end this disease," says Aaron J. Kowalski, JDRF President and CEO. "Children's Congress gives the T1D youth community a unified voice in front of Congress and a way to urge our government leaders to continue supporting research."
Serving as Chair for JDRF 2019 Children's Congress will be Katama Eastman of New York, NY, whose 15-year old daughter, Merrill was diagnosed with T1D at 15 months. Eastman is Board President of the JDRF New York City / Long Island Chapter. As Chair of the event, she will help engage, support and energize all these Delegates and their families during the advocacy efforts up on Capitol Hill.
For a video of highlights from past JDRF Children's Congress', please click here (https://vimeo.com/184898787?_ga=2.213333460.1358195995.1561435764-1599940838.1558161549).
About JDRF Children's Congress
JDRF Children's Congress was inspired by (then) eight-year-old Tommy Solo from Massachusetts, in 1999. He overheard adult JDRF volunteers talking about going to Washington, D.C. to talk to Congress and thought it was important that children go, too, and make their voices heard. JDRF Children's Congress inspires national lawmakers to remember the children who live with T1D when making decisions about medical research funding and voting on other important Federal Government issues relating to diabetes. The young Delegates' personal stories, told in their own words, are often more powerful than almost any other type of education a legislator and staff can receive.
Tommy's idea quickly became a well-developed event, first held in 1999. Since then, JDRF Children's Congress has occurred every other year.
To learn more about JDRF Children's Congress, please visit http://cc.jdrf.org/.
About JDRF
JDRF is the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. Our mission is to accelerate life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent and treat T1D and its complications. To accomplish this, JDRF has invested more than $2.2 billion in research funding since our inception. We are an organization built on a grassroots model of people connecting in their local communities, collaborating regionally for efficiency and broader fundraising impact, and uniting on a national stage to pool resources, passion, and energy. We collaborate with academic institutions, policymakers, and corporate and industry partners to develop and deliver a pipeline of innovative therapies to people living with T1D. Our staff and volunteers throughout the United States and our six international affiliates are dedicated to advocacy, community engagement and our vision of a world without T1D. For more information, please visit jdrf.org or follow us on Twitter: @JDRF
