Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is a chronic, life-threatening, autoimmune disease in which the pancreas stops producing insulin, a hormone needed to get energy from food. Our son, Danny, was diagnosed with T1D when he was 12. He is a tremendous human being and he hasn't let T1D stop him. That doesn't come without hard work, worry, and constant monitoring.  

JDRF is the leading nonprofit funding T1D research, advocating for policies that accelerate access, and providing a support network for the millions impacted. Our vision is a world without T1D, and until then, JDRF research drives better treatments and therapies to reduce the physical, mental, and financial burden on people affected by T1D. JDRF has played a key role in the discovery and availability of nearly every major T1D advancement in the last 53 years and we can’t stop now.   

Because of our family’s own journey with T1D, we know how important it is to find cures for this disease and we believe deeply in JDRF's mission. We’ve met countless people who live with the relentless burden and constant worry of life with T1D, and we have committed to help create a brighter future for them and their families. 

We hope you can join us in creating a world where cures and prevention are realities for everyone touched by T1D. If you are unable to join us on May 13th, where we will raise critical dollars for JDRF and have a direct impact on the lives of those living with T1D, like our son, Danny we invite you to contribute to Fund A Cure. 

Fund A Cure is an opportunity to make an impact on the lives of people living with T1D and their loved ones through a 100% tax-deductible donation, which will accelerate life-changing research. Fund A Cure donations will be invested in JDRF’s effective and focused research agenda aimed to progressively remove the impact of T1D from people’s lives until there is a cure.

Future breakthroughs start with us and JDRF needs you now more than ever! Every dollar raised through Fund A Cure gets us closer to a world without T1D.

Thank you for your support,

Kirk & Sue Kneller