Click on the following links to get more information about the TrialNet screenings.
Diabetes Self Management article reprint
Jackson, MS JDRF Walk flyer
NHS Fact Sheet Phase 1, 2 and 3
Remember to look the the TRIALNET booth! See you there!
 
 

Come out to the Freshmarket’s 16th Annual Sidewalk Sale benefiting JDRF!
TheFreshMarketSidewalkSale

Join Us for the
Mississippi Chapter’s
2010 Walk to Cure Diabetes!
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Mayes Lake, LeFluer’s Bluff Park
Registration starts at 9AM
WALK STARTS AT 10AM

Don’t toss your old printer cartridges. Use them to fund diabetes research! Call 601-981-1184 to find out how you can start helping now!
Cartridge Campaign PDF

Presenting Sponsor:

 
Title Sponsor:

 
Hope Sponsors:

 
 
 
 
Dream Sponsors:

 
 
 
 
 
 
 The Gertrude C. Ford Foundation

Promise Sponsors:

Fountain Family Foundation
Harvey Construction Company

 
 
Pruet Companies
The Sally and Dick Molpus Foundation

Over 70 families attended the annual JDRF Family Party on Friday night before the walk.  They were treated to a fun carnival theme with games and wonderful prizes organized by 2009 Walk Family Team Chair, Cyndi McCoy.  Newly diagnosed families from Ponotoc to Biloxi met with families, board members and sponsors for a funfilled evening!  [...]

Our Walk Brochure can be viewed here: 09 Brochure
Get ready for Walk Season, we are really looking forward to “Wiping Out Diabetes!”  If you have any questions, email us at: mississippi@jdrf.org or call us at: 601-981-1184!

Download the  Family Sponsor Form!

To get your
Material Order form 
click the link!
Email it to us at
Mississippi@jdrf.org,
or fax it to 601-981-1280!

            Wipe Out Diabetes!!
 
Nearly two hundred people from local corporations, clubs and families attended the Team Captain’s Kick-Off Luncheon Thursday, August 27th at the Hilton in Jackson. The lunch was hosted by David Gates, President of the Mississippi Division of Atmos Energy and 2009 Walk to Cure Diabetes Corporate Chair. The theme for this years Walk [...]

David Gates, President Mississippi Division, Atmos Energy Corporation

“I’m getting involved because I truly believe we can help find a cure for diabetes in my lifetime.  The progress we’ve made has been tremendous.  In the meantime, there is much we can do to continue to improve the quality of life for those impacted by this disease.”  [...]

 Presenting Sponsor:

 Platinum Sponsors:

 
 
Gold Sponsors:

Silver Sponsors:
 
 
 

Bronze Sponsors:
  

Top: Ayden Wolken and David Gates Bottom: Brower Myers and Brittany Darby

The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation’s (JDRF) Annual Corporate Breakfast was held on June 4, 2009 at the River Hills Club. This event introduces the Walk Corporate Chair to our sponsorship community, and to the Board of Directors. We are lucky to have David Gates, [...]

Kayla Stafford, a member of the Student Council at New Hope High School organized a Bingo Night at the school to benefit JDRF. The fundraiser took place on April 23rd.  Kayla is pictured here with Brent Pyle, another student at New Hope; they both are type 1 diabetics, and great JDRF supporters.

Save the Date
Thursday, August 27, 2009
11:30 until 1:00
The Hilton of Jackson

Click to view the gallery.

If you’re a retail outlet, convenience store, gas station, fast-food franchise or clothing/merchandise retailer, you’re a perfect candidate to help find a cure for diabetes, at no cost to you.
Download Sneaker Campaign Information Packet

On Friday, April 17, 2009, fifteen JDRF Mississippi Chapter Staff and Volunteers participated in our inaugural Board/VIP Bus Trip.  We began our day at the JDRF Office where we boarded our bus and headed to Starkville.
During the outbound trip, Dr. Marshall Bouldin led a discussion of “The Diabetic Epidemic – What it Means Today and [...]

Saturday, April 25, 2009
Laurel Country Club
Laurel, MS
Presented by Howard Industries, Cyndi & Kyle McCoy, and JDRF Mississippi.
Join us for this benefit golf and tennis tournament, held at the beautiful Laurel Country Club.
The golf portion of the tournament features a scramble format with individual skill contests such as longest drive, closest to the pink, hole-in-one and [...]

Mark your calendars! The 2009 Walk to Cure Diabetes will take place Saturday, October 24th at Mayes Lake, LeFleur’s Bluff Park in Jackson, MS.
In 2008, over 2300 people participated in state’s 10th annual Mississippi Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Walk to Cure Diabetes, raising  $635,000. The proceeds raised go toward research to find a cure [...]

The Birdies for Charity program is designed to give participating charities the opportunity to generate contributions for local charities (including the Mississippi JDRF chapter) based on the number of birdies made by the PGA TOUR players during the Viking Classic.  The primary goal of the BFC program is to successfully solicit and collect pledges based [...]

The Mississippi Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) hosted its Annual Hope Gala, themed Keeping the Promise, on January 24, 2009 at the Country Club of Jackson.

JDRF is honored to present the 2009 Hope Gala sponsors list.

Mississippi Chapter Announces David Gates as 2009 Walk Corporate Chair
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi Human Resources Department Donates to JDRF
2009Walk Awards
2009 JDRF MS Chapter Board of Directors
2009 Annual Meeting
2009 Tee Up To Cure Diabetes Date Set
Study Says Adult Diabetics Benefit from Device
Sara and Bill Ray Host [...]

Dr. Erdem Topsakal, assistant professor at the Bagley College of Engineering, in collaboration with Dr. Elaine C. Moreland, assistant professor at UAB’s department of endocrinology, have been awarded an Innovative Grant of $100,000.00 for one year from the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation for research that will result in ways to improve the daily lives of [...]

We would like to thank the more than 2300 people who participated in the 10th annual Mississippi Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Walk to Cure Diabetes, raising $635,000. The proceeds raised go toward research to find a cure for diabetes and its complications.
This shows what a huge difference we can make working together,” said Corporate Recruitment [...]

JDRF Funds Researcher at MSU
JDRF Tees Up to Cure Diabetes
Birdies for Charity
Office Depot Foundation Award
MS Chapter Annual Meeting Invitation
Advice from Local Diabetes Healthcare Providers
Leo Mullin Named Chairman of the Board
JDRF International
Promise To Remember Me Campaign
MS Chapter Names 2008 Walk to Cure Diabetes Corporate Chair
JDRF Innovative Funding Program Spurs Biotech-Pharma Alliance
Delta Diabetes Project VIP Bus Tour

Click [...]

Through the Bag of Hope program, JDRF delivers care packages with invaluable tools, including both information and management materials, to help families with a newly diagnosed type 1 child learn more about day-to-day living with diabetes
The Bag of Hope is [...]

The Campaign to Accelerate the Cure for Diabetes
Cure Therapeutics: The Six Fastest Paths to Our Destination

Perfecting islet transplantation – without chronic immunosuppression – to permanently restore normal blood sugar levels in people with type 1 diabetes
Creating safe, stable, and [...]

Coffees/Support Groups
JDRF has recognized the need to form a formal network that:

Introduces families with children of similar ages
Encourages information exchange
Offers an environment of social support that might not be available from family, friends or neighbors
Provides a learning forum exposing members to new channels of diabetes education that compliments their professional medical treatment

Meetings are held quarterly. [...]

A family interested in being connected with the Network will meet other families at quarterly get-togethers, walk together at the Walk to Cure Diabetes, and other activities coordinated by members. The Network is about sharing, helping, listening, and new friendships with people who understand your fears, questions, and yes, even your tears. We are [...]

Michelle Colon joined the JDRF family as a volunteer in the fall of 2003 and served the MS Chapter as Administrative Assistant from 2004-2007, while pursuing her M. A. degree. Her dedication to finding a cure for the many children, teens and adults living with diabetes in Mississippi is unwavering.
Currently, she is the Special Events [...]

Michelle Alexander is the Executive Director of the Mississippi Chapter. She joined JDRF in March, 2005 and has thoroughly enjoyed working with the Chapter’s dedicated volunteers, corporate partners and families.
Michelle’s husband Robert has type 1 diabetes, so she is very determined to do all she can to fulfill [...]

I became involved with JDRF through my friendship with the Dittos, who are so personally committed to the cause for a cure. I believe in JDRF because I have seen up close the anguish and hope in the parents I have met who have children with diabetes. Their dedication will surely bring results in the [...]

I became involved with JDRF after the life changing day in 2002 when my 5 year old son Will was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Once the initial shock of the diagnosis wore off, our family became committed to working to find a cure for diabetes. JDRF’s commitment to research is the key reason that [...]

I am committed to helping JDRF Fund a Cure for Diabetes. The fact that JDRF has the singular focus of finding a cure gives me a great deal of clarity when working with the organization to raise money. What a huge opportunity all of us have to participate in the cure for such a horrible [...]

I originally became involved in the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation as a favor to a good friend. However, after becoming familiar with the good work being done by this organization, I became personally committed to its mission and have been extremely active and involved ever since.
As a delegate to the national convention, I have had [...]

As a person who lives with type 1 diabetes every day, getting involved with the JDRF was an easy decision. After all, I have a personal stake in the success of this organization. After I attended my first JDRF Gala in 2002 and saw the passion and progress that the JDRF inspires, I was hooked!
The [...]

I became involved with JDRF after my daughter Anna was diagnosed with diabetes in 1992. In 1996, I began assisting JDRF with Government Affairs, making visits to the Mississippi Congressional Delegation. In 1998, a small group of parents and friends organized the JDRF Mississippi Chapter, with encouragement from JDRF International.
We organized the first Mississippi Walk [...]

I became involved with JDRF when my daughter, Brittany was diagnosed with diabetes in June of 2003. I support JDRF because over 80% of their expenditures support research, and I want a cure found for my daughter. Any time I have ever needed anything, JDRF is there. I appreciate Michelle Alexander, Michelle Colon and Janet [...]

The Mississippi Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation held its’ annual Board of Directors meeting on Saturday, May 31st at the Mississippi Crafts Center. The theme of the meeting and 10th Anniversary Celebration was “Ten Years of Improving Lives While Searching for a Cure.” The membership approved the candidates submitted by the nominating committee [...]

Presenting

Howard Industries, Inc.

Gold

Ross & Yerger Insurance

The Kyle McCoy [...]

Click to download the PDF

Click to download the PDF

Click to download the PDF

Click to download the PDF

I became involved with JDRF when my daughter, Brittany was diagnosed with diabetes in June of 2003. I support JDRF because over 80% of their expenditures support research, and I want a cure found for my daughter. Any time I have ever needed anything, JDRF is there. I appreciate Michelle Alexander, Michelle Colon and Janet [...]

I became involved with JDRF after my daughter Anna was diagnosed with diabetes in 1992. In 1996, I began assisting JDRF with Government Affairs, making visits to the Mississippi Congressional Delegation. In 1998, a small group of parents and friends organized the JDRF Mississippi Chapter, with encouragement from JDRF International.
We organized the first Mississippi Walk [...]

As a person who lives with type 1 diabetes every day, getting involved with the JDRF was an easy decision. After all, I have a personal stake in the success of this organization. After I attended my first JDRF Gala in 2002 and saw the passion and progress that the JDRF inspires, I was hooked!
The [...]

I originally became involved in the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation as a favor to a good friend. However, after becoming familiar with the good work being done by this organization, I became personally committed to its mission and have been extremely active and involved ever since.
As a delegate to the national convention, I have had [...]

I am committed to helping JDRF Fund a Cure for Diabetes. The fact that JDRF has the singular focus of finding a cure gives me a great deal of clarity when working with the organization to raise money. What a huge opportunity all of us have to participate in the cure for such a horrible [...]

I became involved with JDRF after the life changing day in 2002 when my 5 year old son Will was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Once the initial shock of the diagnosis wore off, our family became committed to working to find a cure for diabetes. JDRF’s commitment to research is the key reason that [...]

I became involved with JDRF through my friendship with the Dittos, who are so personally committed to the cause for a cure. I believe in JDRF because I have seen up close the anguish and hope in the parents I have met who have children with diabetes. Their dedication will surely bring results in the [...]

Michelle Alexander is the Executive Director of the Mississippi Chapter. She joined JDRF in March, 2005 and has thoroughly enjoyed working with the Chapter’s dedicated volunteers, corporate partners and families.
Michelle’s husband Robert has type 1 diabetes, so she is very determined to do all she can to fulfill [...]

Michelle Colon joined the JDRF family as a volunteer in the fall of 2003 and served the MS Chapter as Administrative Assistant from 2004-2007, while pursuing her M. A. degree. Her dedication to finding a cure for the many children, teens and adults living with diabetes in Mississippi is unwavering.
Currently, she is the Special Events [...]

I became involved with JDRF when my daughter, Brittany was diagnosed with diabetes in June of 2003. I support JDRF because over 80% of their expenditures support research, and I want a cure found for my daughter. Any time I have ever needed anything, JDRF is there. I appreciate Michelle Alexander, Michelle Colon and Janet [...]

I became involved with JDRF after my daughter Anna was diagnosed with diabetes in 1992. In 1996, I began assisting JDRF with Government Affairs, making visits to the Mississippi Congressional Delegation. In 1998, a small group of parents and friends organized the JDRF Mississippi Chapter, with encouragement from JDRF International.
We organized the first Mississippi Walk [...]

As a person who lives with type 1 diabetes every day, getting involved with the JDRF was an easy decision. After all, I have a personal stake in the success of this organization. After I attended my first JDRF Gala in 2002 and saw the passion and progress that the JDRF inspires, I was hooked!
The [...]

I originally became involved in the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation as a favor to a good friend. However, after becoming familiar with the good work being done by this organization, I became personally committed to its mission and have been extremely active and involved ever since.
As a delegate to the national convention, I have had [...]

I am committed to helping JDRF Fund a Cure for Diabetes. The fact that JDRF has the singular focus of finding a cure gives me a great deal of clarity when working with the organization to raise money. What a huge opportunity all of us have to participate in the cure for such a horrible [...]

I became involved with JDRF after the life changing day in 2002 when my 5 year old son Will was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Once the initial shock of the diagnosis wore off, our family became committed to working to find a cure for diabetes. JDRF’s commitment to research is the key reason that [...]

I became involved with JDRF through my friendship with the Dittos, who are so personally committed to the cause for a cure. I believe in JDRF because I have seen up close the anguish and hope in the parents I have met who have children with diabetes. Their dedication will surely bring results in the [...]

Presenting

Howard Industries, Inc.

Gold

Ross & Yerger Insurance

The Kyle McCoy [...]

We would like to thank the more than 2300 people who participated in the 10th annual Mississippi Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Walk to Cure Diabetes, raising $635,000. The proceeds raised go toward research to find a cure for diabetes and its complications.
This shows what a huge difference we can make working together,” said Corporate Recruitment [...]

JDRF is honored to present the 2009 Hope Gala sponsors list.

The Mississippi Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) hosted its Annual Hope Gala, themed Keeping the Promise, on January 24, 2009 at the Country Club of Jackson.

The Birdies for Charity program is designed to give participating charities the opportunity to generate contributions for local charities (including the Mississippi JDRF chapter) based on the number of birdies made by the PGA TOUR players during the Viking Classic.  The primary goal of the BFC program is to successfully solicit and collect pledges based [...]

Mark your calendars! The 2009 Walk to Cure Diabetes will take place Saturday, October 24th at Mayes Lake, LeFleur’s Bluff Park in Jackson, MS.
In 2008, over 2300 people participated in state’s 10th annual Mississippi Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Walk to Cure Diabetes, raising  $635,000. The proceeds raised go toward research to find a cure [...]

Saturday, April 25, 2009
Laurel Country Club
Laurel, MS
Presented by Howard Industries, Cyndi & Kyle McCoy, and JDRF Mississippi.
Join us for this benefit golf and tennis tournament, held at the beautiful Laurel Country Club.
The golf portion of the tournament features a scramble format with individual skill contests such as longest drive, closest to the pink, hole-in-one and [...]

On Friday, April 17, 2009, fifteen JDRF Mississippi Chapter Staff and Volunteers participated in our inaugural Board/VIP Bus Trip.  We began our day at the JDRF Office where we boarded our bus and headed to Starkville.
During the outbound trip, Dr. Marshall Bouldin led a discussion of “The Diabetic Epidemic – What it Means Today and [...]

If you’re a retail outlet, convenience store, gas station, fast-food franchise or clothing/merchandise retailer, you’re a perfect candidate to help find a cure for diabetes, at no cost to you.
Download Sneaker Campaign Information Packet

Save the Date
Thursday, August 27, 2009
11:30 until 1:00
The Hilton of Jackson

Kayla Stafford, a member of the Student Council at New Hope High School organized a Bingo Night at the school to benefit JDRF. The fundraiser took place on April 23rd.  Kayla is pictured here with Brent Pyle, another student at New Hope; they both are type 1 diabetics, and great JDRF supporters.

Top: Ayden Wolken and David Gates Bottom: Brower Myers and Brittany Darby

The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation’s (JDRF) Annual Corporate Breakfast was held on June 4, 2009 at the River Hills Club. This event introduces the Walk Corporate Chair to our sponsorship community, and to the Board of Directors. We are lucky to have David Gates, [...]

 Presenting Sponsor:

 Platinum Sponsors:

 
 
Gold Sponsors:

Silver Sponsors:
 
 
 

Bronze Sponsors:
  

David Gates, President Mississippi Division, Atmos Energy Corporation

“I’m getting involved because I truly believe we can help find a cure for diabetes in my lifetime.  The progress we’ve made has been tremendous.  In the meantime, there is much we can do to continue to improve the quality of life for those impacted by this disease.”  [...]

            Wipe Out Diabetes!!
 
Nearly two hundred people from local corporations, clubs and families attended the Team Captain’s Kick-Off Luncheon Thursday, August 27th at the Hilton in Jackson. The lunch was hosted by David Gates, President of the Mississippi Division of Atmos Energy and 2009 Walk to Cure Diabetes Corporate Chair. The theme for this years Walk [...]

To get your
Material Order form 
click the link!
Email it to us at
Mississippi@jdrf.org,
or fax it to 601-981-1280!

Download the  Family Sponsor Form!

Our Walk Brochure can be viewed here: 09 Brochure
Get ready for Walk Season, we are really looking forward to “Wiping Out Diabetes!”  If you have any questions, email us at: mississippi@jdrf.org or call us at: 601-981-1184!

Over 70 families attended the annual JDRF Family Party on Friday night before the walk.  They were treated to a fun carnival theme with games and wonderful prizes organized by 2009 Walk Family Team Chair, Cyndi McCoy.  Newly diagnosed families from Ponotoc to Biloxi met with families, board members and sponsors for a funfilled evening!  [...]

Presenting Sponsor:

 
Title Sponsor:

 
Hope Sponsors:

 
 
 
 
Dream Sponsors:

 
 
 
 
 
 
 The Gertrude C. Ford Foundation

Promise Sponsors:

Fountain Family Foundation
Harvey Construction Company

 
 
Pruet Companies
The Sally and Dick Molpus Foundation

Join Us for the
Mississippi Chapter’s
2010 Walk to Cure Diabetes!
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Mayes Lake, LeFluer’s Bluff Park
Registration starts at 9AM
WALK STARTS AT 10AM

Come out to the Freshmarket’s 16th Annual Sidewalk Sale benefiting JDRF!
TheFreshMarketSidewalkSale

A family interested in being connected with the Network will meet other families at quarterly get-togethers, walk together at the Walk to Cure Diabetes, and other activities coordinated by members. The Network is about sharing, helping, listening, and new friendships with people who understand your fears, questions, and yes, even your tears. We are [...]

Coffees/Support Groups
JDRF has recognized the need to form a formal network that:

Introduces families with children of similar ages
Encourages information exchange
Offers an environment of social support that might not be available from family, friends or neighbors
Provides a learning forum exposing members to new channels of diabetes education that compliments their professional medical treatment

Meetings are held quarterly. [...]

The Campaign to Accelerate the Cure for Diabetes
Cure Therapeutics: The Six Fastest Paths to Our Destination

Perfecting islet transplantation – without chronic immunosuppression – to permanently restore normal blood sugar levels in people with type 1 diabetes
Creating safe, stable, and [...]

Through the Bag of Hope program, JDRF delivers care packages with invaluable tools, including both information and management materials, to help families with a newly diagnosed type 1 child learn more about day-to-day living with diabetes
The Bag of Hope is [...]

JDRF is honored to present the 2009 Hope Gala sponsors list.

The Mississippi Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) hosted its Annual Hope Gala, themed Keeping the Promise, on January 24, 2009 at the Country Club of Jackson.

Presenting Sponsor:

 
Title Sponsor:

 
Hope Sponsors:

 
 
 
 
Dream Sponsors:

 
 
 
 
 
 
 The Gertrude C. Ford Foundation

Promise Sponsors:

Fountain Family Foundation
Harvey Construction Company

 
 
Pruet Companies
The Sally and Dick Molpus Foundation

Presenting

Howard Industries, Inc.

Gold

Ross & Yerger Insurance

The Kyle McCoy [...]

A family interested in being connected with the Network will meet other families at quarterly get-togethers, walk together at the Walk to Cure Diabetes, and other activities coordinated by members. The Network is about sharing, helping, listening, and new friendships with people who understand your fears, questions, and yes, even your tears. We are [...]

Coffees/Support Groups
JDRF has recognized the need to form a formal network that:

Introduces families with children of similar ages
Encourages information exchange
Offers an environment of social support that might not be available from family, friends or neighbors
Provides a learning forum exposing members to new channels of diabetes education that compliments their professional medical treatment

Meetings are held quarterly. [...]

The Campaign to Accelerate the Cure for Diabetes
Cure Therapeutics: The Six Fastest Paths to Our Destination

Perfecting islet transplantation – without chronic immunosuppression – to permanently restore normal blood sugar levels in people with type 1 diabetes
Creating safe, stable, and [...]

Through the Bag of Hope program, JDRF delivers care packages with invaluable tools, including both information and management materials, to help families with a newly diagnosed type 1 child learn more about day-to-day living with diabetes
The Bag of Hope is [...]

JDRF is honored to present the 2009 Hope Gala sponsors list.

The Mississippi Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation held its’ annual Board of Directors meeting on Saturday, May 31st at the Mississippi Crafts Center. The theme of the meeting and 10th Anniversary Celebration was “Ten Years of Improving Lives While Searching for a Cure.” The membership approved the candidates submitted by the nominating committee [...]

We would like to thank the more than 2300 people who participated in the 10th annual Mississippi Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Walk to Cure Diabetes, raising $635,000. The proceeds raised go toward research to find a cure for diabetes and its complications.
This shows what a huge difference we can make working together,” said Corporate Recruitment [...]

The Mississippi Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) hosted its Annual Hope Gala, themed Keeping the Promise, on January 24, 2009 at the Country Club of Jackson.

Mark your calendars! The 2009 Walk to Cure Diabetes will take place Saturday, October 24th at Mayes Lake, LeFleur’s Bluff Park in Jackson, MS.
In 2008, over 2300 people participated in state’s 10th annual Mississippi Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Walk to Cure Diabetes, raising  $635,000. The proceeds raised go toward research to find a cure [...]

 Presenting Sponsor:

 Platinum Sponsors:

 
 
Gold Sponsors:

Silver Sponsors:
 
 
 

Bronze Sponsors:
  

            Wipe Out Diabetes!!
 
Nearly two hundred people from local corporations, clubs and families attended the Team Captain’s Kick-Off Luncheon Thursday, August 27th at the Hilton in Jackson. The lunch was hosted by David Gates, President of the Mississippi Division of Atmos Energy and 2009 Walk to Cure Diabetes Corporate Chair. The theme for this years Walk [...]

Over 70 families attended the annual JDRF Family Party on Friday night before the walk.  They were treated to a fun carnival theme with games and wonderful prizes organized by 2009 Walk Family Team Chair, Cyndi McCoy.  Newly diagnosed families from Ponotoc to Biloxi met with families, board members and sponsors for a funfilled evening!  [...]

Don’t toss your old printer cartridges. Use them to fund diabetes research! Call 601-981-1184 to find out how you can start helping now!
Cartridge Campaign PDF

Join Us for the
Mississippi Chapter’s
2010 Walk to Cure Diabetes!
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Mayes Lake, LeFluer’s Bluff Park
Registration starts at 9AM
WALK STARTS AT 10AM

Come out to the Freshmarket’s 16th Annual Sidewalk Sale benefiting JDRF!
TheFreshMarketSidewalkSale

Click on the following links to get more information about the TrialNet screenings.
Diabetes Self Management article reprint
Jackson, MS JDRF Walk flyer
NHS Fact Sheet Phase 1, 2 and 3
Remember to look the the TRIALNET booth! See you there!
 
 

Click to download the PDF

Click to download the PDF

Click to download the PDF

Click to download the PDF

JDRF Funds Researcher at MSU
JDRF Tees Up to Cure Diabetes
Birdies for Charity
Office Depot Foundation Award
MS Chapter Annual Meeting Invitation
Advice from Local Diabetes Healthcare Providers
Leo Mullin Named Chairman of the Board
JDRF International
Promise To Remember Me Campaign
MS Chapter Names 2008 Walk to Cure Diabetes Corporate Chair
JDRF Innovative Funding Program Spurs Biotech-Pharma Alliance
Delta Diabetes Project VIP Bus Tour

Click [...]

Mississippi Chapter Announces David Gates as 2009 Walk Corporate Chair
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi Human Resources Department Donates to JDRF
2009Walk Awards
2009 JDRF MS Chapter Board of Directors
2009 Annual Meeting
2009 Tee Up To Cure Diabetes Date Set
Study Says Adult Diabetics Benefit from Device
Sara and Bill Ray Host [...]

On Friday, April 17, 2009, fifteen JDRF Mississippi Chapter Staff and Volunteers participated in our inaugural Board/VIP Bus Trip.  We began our day at the JDRF Office where we boarded our bus and headed to Starkville.
During the outbound trip, Dr. Marshall Bouldin led a discussion of “The Diabetic Epidemic – What it Means Today and [...]

If you’re a retail outlet, convenience store, gas station, fast-food franchise or clothing/merchandise retailer, you’re a perfect candidate to help find a cure for diabetes, at no cost to you.
Download Sneaker Campaign Information Packet

Save the Date
Thursday, August 27, 2009
11:30 until 1:00
The Hilton of Jackson

Kayla Stafford, a member of the Student Council at New Hope High School organized a Bingo Night at the school to benefit JDRF. The fundraiser took place on April 23rd.  Kayla is pictured here with Brent Pyle, another student at New Hope; they both are type 1 diabetics, and great JDRF supporters.

Click to view the gallery.

Dr. Erdem Topsakal, assistant professor at the Bagley College of Engineering, in collaboration with Dr. Elaine C. Moreland, assistant professor at UAB’s department of endocrinology, have been awarded an Innovative Grant of $100,000.00 for one year from the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation for research that will result in ways to improve the daily lives of [...]

Presenting

Howard Industries, Inc.

Gold

Ross & Yerger Insurance

The Kyle McCoy [...]

JDRF is honored to present the 2009 Hope Gala sponsors list.

Kayla Stafford, a member of the Student Council at New Hope High School organized a Bingo Night at the school to benefit JDRF. The fundraiser took place on April 23rd.  Kayla is pictured here with Brent Pyle, another student at New Hope; they both are type 1 diabetics, and great JDRF supporters.

Top: Ayden Wolken and David Gates Bottom: Brower Myers and Brittany Darby

The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation’s (JDRF) Annual Corporate Breakfast was held on June 4, 2009 at the River Hills Club. This event introduces the Walk Corporate Chair to our sponsorship community, and to the Board of Directors. We are lucky to have David Gates, [...]

David Gates, President Mississippi Division, Atmos Energy Corporation

“I’m getting involved because I truly believe we can help find a cure for diabetes in my lifetime.  The progress we’ve made has been tremendous.  In the meantime, there is much we can do to continue to improve the quality of life for those impacted by this disease.”  [...]

            Wipe Out Diabetes!!
 
Nearly two hundred people from local corporations, clubs and families attended the Team Captain’s Kick-Off Luncheon Thursday, August 27th at the Hilton in Jackson. The lunch was hosted by David Gates, President of the Mississippi Division of Atmos Energy and 2009 Walk to Cure Diabetes Corporate Chair. The theme for this years Walk [...]

Don’t toss your old printer cartridges. Use them to fund diabetes research! Call 601-981-1184 to find out how you can start helping now!
Cartridge Campaign PDF

Michelle Alexander is the Executive Director of the Mississippi Chapter. She joined JDRF in March, 2005 and has thoroughly enjoyed working with the Chapter’s dedicated volunteers, corporate partners and families.
Michelle’s husband Robert has type 1 diabetes, so she is very determined to do all she can to fulfill [...]

Michelle Colon joined the JDRF family as a volunteer in the fall of 2003 and served the MS Chapter as Administrative Assistant from 2004-2007, while pursuing her M. A. degree. Her dedication to finding a cure for the many children, teens and adults living with diabetes in Mississippi is unwavering.
Currently, she is the Special Events [...]

The Birdies for Charity program is designed to give participating charities the opportunity to generate contributions for local charities (including the Mississippi JDRF chapter) based on the number of birdies made by the PGA TOUR players during the Viking Classic.  The primary goal of the BFC program is to successfully solicit and collect pledges based [...]

Saturday, April 25, 2009
Laurel Country Club
Laurel, MS
Presented by Howard Industries, Cyndi & Kyle McCoy, and JDRF Mississippi.
Join us for this benefit golf and tennis tournament, held at the beautiful Laurel Country Club.
The golf portion of the tournament features a scramble format with individual skill contests such as longest drive, closest to the pink, hole-in-one and [...]

If you’re a retail outlet, convenience store, gas station, fast-food franchise or clothing/merchandise retailer, you’re a perfect candidate to help find a cure for diabetes, at no cost to you.
Download Sneaker Campaign Information Packet

Join Us for the
Mississippi Chapter’s
2010 Walk to Cure Diabetes!
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Mayes Lake, LeFluer’s Bluff Park
Registration starts at 9AM
WALK STARTS AT 10AM

Come out to the Freshmarket’s 16th Annual Sidewalk Sale benefiting JDRF!
TheFreshMarketSidewalkSale

Presenting

Howard Industries, Inc.

Gold

Ross & Yerger Insurance

The Kyle McCoy [...]

We would like to thank the more than 2300 people who participated in the 10th annual Mississippi Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Walk to Cure Diabetes, raising $635,000. The proceeds raised go toward research to find a cure for diabetes and its complications.
This shows what a huge difference we can make working together,” said Corporate Recruitment [...]

Mark your calendars! The 2009 Walk to Cure Diabetes will take place Saturday, October 24th at Mayes Lake, LeFleur’s Bluff Park in Jackson, MS.
In 2008, over 2300 people participated in state’s 10th annual Mississippi Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Walk to Cure Diabetes, raising  $635,000. The proceeds raised go toward research to find a cure [...]

Top: Ayden Wolken and David Gates Bottom: Brower Myers and Brittany Darby

The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation’s (JDRF) Annual Corporate Breakfast was held on June 4, 2009 at the River Hills Club. This event introduces the Walk Corporate Chair to our sponsorship community, and to the Board of Directors. We are lucky to have David Gates, [...]

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Bronze Sponsors:
  

David Gates, President Mississippi Division, Atmos Energy Corporation

“I’m getting involved because I truly believe we can help find a cure for diabetes in my lifetime.  The progress we’ve made has been tremendous.  In the meantime, there is much we can do to continue to improve the quality of life for those impacted by this disease.”  [...]

            Wipe Out Diabetes!!
 
Nearly two hundred people from local corporations, clubs and families attended the Team Captain’s Kick-Off Luncheon Thursday, August 27th at the Hilton in Jackson. The lunch was hosted by David Gates, President of the Mississippi Division of Atmos Energy and 2009 Walk to Cure Diabetes Corporate Chair. The theme for this years Walk [...]

To get your
Material Order form 
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Email it to us at
Mississippi@jdrf.org,
or fax it to 601-981-1280!

Download the  Family Sponsor Form!

Our Walk Brochure can be viewed here: 09 Brochure
Get ready for Walk Season, we are really looking forward to “Wiping Out Diabetes!”  If you have any questions, email us at: mississippi@jdrf.org or call us at: 601-981-1184!

Over 70 families attended the annual JDRF Family Party on Friday night before the walk.  They were treated to a fun carnival theme with games and wonderful prizes organized by 2009 Walk Family Team Chair, Cyndi McCoy.  Newly diagnosed families from Ponotoc to Biloxi met with families, board members and sponsors for a funfilled evening!  [...]

Join Us for the
Mississippi Chapter’s
2010 Walk to Cure Diabetes!
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Mayes Lake, LeFluer’s Bluff Park
Registration starts at 9AM
WALK STARTS AT 10AM