JDRF Mid-Atlantic YLC

07/25/2022

The INSULIN Act contains critical provisions that would make insulin more affordable for those who need it to survive. Urge your Senators to co-sponsor this legislation!

08/31/2021

Looking for something to do tonight!? Come out to Dacha Beer Garden and support JDRF Mid-Atlantic YLC and our mission to cure type 1 diabetes. See you at 4 pm!

08/24/2021

Come hangout at next Tuesday, August 31st from 4-8pm!
Not only do you get some great beer at an amazing setting but you get to help find a cure for type 1 diabetes too! What’s better than that?! Nothing.

05/17/2021

Join our YLC ONE WALK CHALLENGE as we prepare for our One Walk on May 23rd!!!

05/08/2021

Check out our kick-off event! Register now!

04/16/2021

We’re just 7 days away from our Virtual Spring TypeOneNation Summit and we’re so excited for a day of education, interactive experiences, and some amazing discussions featuring a few of our incredible celebrity ambassadors—you won’t want to miss it! Reserve your spot at http://ow.ly/mq9550DZy3u

03/22/2021

Feeling smart? Grab a drink, grab some friends and register for the JDRF Mid-Atlantic YLC's Trivia night! Generously hosted and donated by TriviaHub, this event will cover it all!

Register here - https://tinyurl.com/ylcregister today!

This event is free to all, but we ask for a suggested donation of $10 so that we can turn Type One into Type NONE.
https://tinyurl.com/ylctrivia

I'm fundraising for JDRF because I believe in their vision of a world without type 1 diabetes (T1D). Learn more about what I'm doing and how you can help!

03/03/2021

Click here to register today! See you on March 23rd. http://tinyurl.com/ylcregister

02/11/2021

With the new structure of the JDRF Mid-Atlantic Chapter, a YLC Executive Council was developed to allow each region to be represented and enable us to make an even larger impact. Follow along to meet the new members of the Mid-Atlantic YLC Executive Council!

01/05/2021

Apply for our Executive Council and help the YLC create a world without T1D!!

Open positions include:
• Director
• Market Managers – DC, MD, VA
• Fundraising Events Chair
• Marketing Chair

Applications are open until 5 PM on January 8 at https://tinyurl.com/ybjo5cm7. All current and new YLC members from the Mid-Atlantic Chapter are welcome to apply! Questions or need more information? Reach out to Emily at elandry@jdrf.org. We are looking forward to receiving your application!

12/22/2020

Welcome to the official JDRF Mid-Atlantic YLC page! Be sure to LIKE our page so you can stay up to date on all the latest updates and events!

EXCITING NEWS: Applications for our YLC Executive Council are now open! Roles include Director, Market Managers, Fundraising Event Chairs, and Marketing Chairs. Email elandry@jdrf.org for more information and to apply!

12/09/2020

Our Young Leadership Committee is partnering with the NYC and Chicago chapters to bring you a virtual ugly sweater party! Join us on Thursday, December 17th at 8:00 PM EST for a night of holiday fun! Comedians Natasha Vaynblat, Chris Distefano and Damien Lemon will be deciding who has the best sweater that night! Learn more and participate here: http://ow.ly/fTFw50CFQ50

11/25/2020

Taking Control of Your Diabetes (TCOYD) is coming home with you for the holidays, wherever you are in the world! They’ll be spreading the holiday cheer, along with education, motivation, and empowerment through interactive lectures, live Q&A segments, and an online support platform where you can get to know their cutting-edge exhibitors and participants from around the world who are just like you. They have a powerhouse lineup of expert speakers who are leading real talks about living with diabetes, and have plenty of practical tips for managing your diabetes this holiday season.

For more info and to register visit: tcoyd.org/dec20

10/31/2020

10/21/2020

Don't forget to register for this evening's Bridging the Gap call! It starts at 7!

https://jdrf.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUkcuytpj4vH9bk1PjRW1INGXoUeCT9hxWi

JDRF Mid-Atlantic is excited to host another "Bridging the Gap" meet-up for teens ages 13-18 with T1D. Led by young adults living with T1D, this informal meet-up is an opportunity for teens to meet and talk openly about the challenges and triumphs of living with T1D. For additional information, plea...

10/19/2020

Less than two weeks until diabetes awareness month begins!!

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month (NDAM), and JDRF has big plans! During NDAM, we want to spread type 1 diabetes awareness and raise $20,000 through livestreams on Twitch, YouTube, and Facebook. We can do it with your help! Learn more at the link below!

http://ow.ly/HrC750BUqPt

10/03/2020

Check out what JDRF has going on!

Grab your tickets for the 2020 Ford Global Action Team "Pick Your Own Wheels" raffle and you could win $35,000 towards the purchase of a new Ford vehicle of your choice, or a $20,000 cash prize. Even better? All proceeds from ticket sales benefit JDRF and help drive breakthrough type 1 diabetes (T1D) research! Purchase your tickets at the link below!

http://ow.ly/L18w50BHXDI