Doral Supports JDRF One Walk® on March 14th

Doral Supports JDRF One Walk® on March 14th

Doral, FL - The City of Doral is supporting the JDRF One Walk annual event in Miami on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at Tropical Park aiming to raise more than $318,000 to help fund critically needed type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. The event, organized by JDRF South Florida, is expected to attract more than 1,500 supporters representing local businesses, families, schools, and other organizations.

“The City is proud to support this cause along with our local family, the Liguoris, in their journey to find a cure for young Giuliana Liguori ,” said Mayor Juan Carlos Bermudez. “Join the Doral for Diabetes team to support and help raise funds for all families affected that need our help:  Donate Now!”

People of all ages are encouraged to participate in JDRF One Walk and enjoy a fun day with music, healthy snacks and more. On-site registration begins at 7:30AM. The entire JDRF One Walk will be approximately 3 miles long. Fun family-friendly activities like a petting zoo will be available.

Type 1 diabetes is a chronic, life-threatening autoimmune disease that strikes children and adults at any age. In type 1 diabetes, the body's immune system destroys the cells that release insulin, eventually eliminating insulin production from the body. Type 1 diabetes requires rigorous 24/7 monitoring of blood glucose levels to avoid devastating complications. T1D onset is sudden and unpreventable and it is unrelated to diet or lifestyle.

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 nearly $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 in 96 locations 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.orgor follow us on Twitter: @JDRF.

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