Each day 40 children are diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D) in the United States alone. That’s an entire classroom full of students each and every day!

Join the growing list of schools locally and nationwide that are part of the effort to find better treatments, prevention, and a cure for T1D! The Kids Walk to Cure Diabetes program offers educational and monetary benefits to every child involved; JDRF provides a turn-key program, and your school and students enjoy the many benefits.

The JDRF Kids Walk program is an educational, in-school fundraising program with two goals: to educate students about type 1 and type 2 diabetes and the importance of a healthy lifestyle, and to provide them with an opportunity to make a difference by raising money for T1D.

Our program helps to foster an environment of positive character building and community service in your school. Through their efforts, students learn tolerance and empathy for others and raise awareness of T1D in the community.

How does the program work?

Working with a JDRF staff member or volunteer, school personnel choose two dates, approximately two weeks apart, at any time during the school year to participate. On the first date, a member of JDRF leads students in an educational kick-off, teaching them about both type 1 and type 2 diabetes, the importance of a healthy diet and exercise, and effective and safe fundraising strategies. On the second date, students submit the funds they’ve raised at a celebratory Walk that is held on the schools campus.

JOIN US! To find classroom tools, tips for a successful campaign, and tools for families who are impacted by T1D, visit kidswalk.jdrf.org or contact Lauren at the Central PA chapter at lwilcox@jdrf.org!