JDRF : Peer Support Events

JDRF : Peer Support Events

25 Jan 2021

JDRF : Peer Support Events

Hi all,

We know that these are challenging times and we are all craving things to look forward to so we’ve teamed up with JDRF to let you know about some brilliant events they are holding to support those living with T1D and their families.  You can find out more and register for the events on the links below:

 

JDRF 100 Challenge

Celebrate 100 years of insulin! We’re asking you to dream up a challenge involving the number 100 that you can complete within or across 100 days.  More than 300 people have already signed up – will you join them now? Register for FREE here

 

Living well with type 1 diabetes:

Tuesday 2nd February. 7.30pm – 9pm

This free Virtual Discovery Event will have sessions from clinical psychologist and author of type 1 children’s book ‘How to Manage a Mammoth’, Dr. Rose Stewart.

Award-winning podcast host Daniel Newman will be in conversation with actress, comedian and writer Jade Byrne talking about burnout.

Hear about the latest progress in type 1 diabetes research, upcoming JDRF activity and virtually meet other families and individuals affected by type 1 diabetes.

Click the following link to register: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/virtual-discovery-event-living-well-with-type-1-diabetes-tickets-128612480391

 

JDRF One Night In:

Thursday 11 February between 8-9pm

You’re cordially invited to JDRF’s virtual Special Event – One Night In – taking place Thursday 11 February between 8-9pm.

Join us from the comfort of your own home, where our live Host will take you through what promises to be a truly entertaining and inspiring evening – with celebrity performances – whilst raising money to support type 1 diabetes research. Household tickets are just £25 – find out more and buy your ticket here.

 

Sport and Exercise with type 1 diabetes:

Saturday 24th April 10am – 11.40am

This free Virtual Discovery Event will see a panel of sportsmen, women and dieticians talk about their strategies to manage type 1. Diathlete Gavin Griffiths and dietician wife Paula Chinchilla will join professional golfer Hannah McCook and Dietician John Pemberton.

Hear about the latest progress in type 1 diabetes research, upcoming JDRF activity and virtually meet other families and individuals affected by type 1 diabetes.

There will also be an opportunity to talk directly to our sponsor companies about their products in break out rooms at the end of the webinar.

Click the following link to register: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/virtual-discovery-event-sport-exercise-with-type-1-diabetes-tickets-131051936871

 

Many thanks from Team DB : )