Diabetes Ireland Research Alliance
The first public Type 1 research meeting of the Diabetes Ireland Research Alliance and JDRF partnership took place in the Gresham Metropole Hotel in Cork last Sunday 21st February.
Approx 120 people attended to hear presentations on JDRF’s “cutting edge” research agenda specifically the Diabetes – Genes, Autoimmunity and Prevention (D-GAP) project which is looking to find a cure for Type 1 diabetes
Feedback from the meeting was extremely positive and attendees were very interested in supporting the partnership in their goal to promote, support & fund Type 1 diabetes research
The partnership is hoping to raise €50,000 by 31st Dec 2010 which will be split equally between the D-GAP project and a high quality innovative Irish Type 1 research project.
A pledge of €10,000 was received on the day as the Cork Branch announced that profits from their annual Golf Classic would be given to Type 1 research. The Cork Parents Support Group also pledged to donate funds from their Cork mini-marathon fundraiser. Over 100 attendees also signed up to the partnership as supporters on the day.
The next public meeting will take place on Thursday 11th March @8pm in the Alexander Hotel, Merrion Square, Dublin 2. The following meeting will take place on Sunday 28th March @2.15pm in Clayton Hotel, Oranmore, Galway
Come along and support this new and exciting initiative and help find the cure for Type 1 diabetes
Contact details:
Phone: 01-8363022 or Helpline 1850 909 909
Email: info@diabetesresearch.ie
Website: www.diabetesresearch.ie