How to Honor National Diabetes Month

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Diabetes affects more than 29 million Americans and is the 7th leading cause of death in the US today. While Diabetes Research Connection fights to find a cure for type 1 diabetes every month, we give an extra push during the month of November for National Diabetes Month. There are many ways you can contribute during National Diabetes Month, including our Double Your Dollars campaign, shopping with AmazonSmile, volunteering at a hospital or research center or participating in a walk/run benefiting diabetes. Read below for more details on how you can get involved.

Make Your Donation Count Twice As Much With Double Your Dollars

In honor of National Diabetes Month, DRC is matching every dollar donated to the General Fund (up to $50,000) between now and November 30 through our Double Your Dollars campaign. It is the perfect time to make a difference in the T1D community by donating to our campaign and making your charitable act go twice as far.

Every donation helps early-career scientists launch their ideas and allows 100% of funds directed for T1D research to go directly to the researcher’s laboratory. Donations are critical for us to operate our innovative platform, even though DRC’s operating costs are kept less than 10% of gross revenue.

Make a Difference While Shopping on Amazon

November is the month where most of us start our holiday shopping- the excitement of the good deals of Black Friday and Cyber Monday are almost too much to bear. If the crowds and late hours of Black Friday intimidate and overwhelm you and Cyber Monday is more your speed, try using AmazonSmile to accommodate all your holiday shopping needs. AmazonSmile is Amazon’s nonprofit charitable support arm and allows the shopper to choose from a variety of charities who will benefit monetarily from their purchases, without any additional cost to the shopper.

To honor National Diabetes Month, you can do your holiday shopping through AmazonSmile and select Diabetes Research Connection as your charity of choice so that a portion of your purchase goes to finding a cure for those with T1D. Visit smile.amazon.com to get started.

Participate in a Walk or Run

A great way to get involved with the fight to find a cure for T1D and honor National Diabetes Month is to participate in a walk/run benefiting diabetes. Not only would it be benefitting a great cause, but doing a walk/run is a great way to be active with a big group of people. There are many options available depending on what area you live, so it helps to do some research to find one that suits your fitness level needs.

Volunteer at a Hospital or Research Center

It’s very easy to find places that need volunteers, such as hospitals or research centers. Not only is it a good time of year to donate your time because of the holiday giving season, but also because of National Diabetes Month- you can opt for a research center or a hospital that specializes in T1D. This is the perfect way to give back for those who can’t donate money.

For more information on how you can get involved in the fight to find a cure for T1D, and to receive frequent updates about DRC, sign up for our newsletter!

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