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If you have been following the coverage of the recent Children’s Congress, you know that there has been important APP news related to FDA. Many of you have been working hard since Government Day in March to educate your legislators about the artificial pancreas and as a result of your efforts,...

As JDRF’s Children’s Congress is fast approaching, I wanted to make sure you didn’t miss out on any of our exciting activities from last month. Find out what we’ve been up to at JDRF Advocacy below: There is now even more reason to get involved with Type 1 Talk! Through the end...

Last month proved to be one of the most exciting months of the year here at JDRF Advocacy. December ended up being the month in which the Special Diabetes Program was renewed by Congress ! This was the best present we could receive for during the holiday season. By renewing the program, Congress has...

Hi JDRF advocates! October was a busy month here at JDRF Advocacy! Check out what you may have missed last month: One of the biggest topics in October was the upcoming Type 1 Talk event . On October 6, Mike announced the launch of the Type 1 Talk application on Facebook. His post included an overview...

Thanks to your feedback we found out that some advocate families were having issues submitting a 2011 Children’s Congress application. This is due to difficulty they encountered in uploading a picture of the quality that was asked for in the application. We don’t want families to miss out...

Originally, the 2011 Children’s Congress application deadline was at 5pm (EDT), today, October 4. But due to a technical glitch, we decided to keep the application live until midnight tonight . So, submit an application on the CC11 website or through Facebook ASAP! If you or someone you know who...

Happy Saturday! This weekend is turning into a nail biter for many JDRF advocate families except for Madison's, who found out last Thursday that Madion is the winner of CC11 FB contest. So I wanted to remind you that if you're interested in applying to the 2011 Children's Congress that you...

Hi JDRF Advocates! September was an exciting month here in JDRF Advocacy. We discussed a range of topics, from 2011 Children's Congress to our brand new Type 1 Talks program. Here is a list of what you might have missed last month: Children's Congress was a popular blog topic during September...

Before we get to announcing the winner, just another quick reminder: Submit a 2011 Children’s Congress (CC11) applications before 5 pm (EDT), on Monday, 10/4! You can do it via the CC11 website or via the Facebook application . If you know someone who might be interested, encourage them to apply...

The deadline to submit Children’s Congress application is inching closer so if you haven’t submitted your application, you’re running out of time! Be sure to do it by 5 pm (EDT), Monday, October 4. You can submit it via Facebook or on the CC11 website . This week we’re taking...

As we get closer to Monday, October 4, the deadline to submit all 2011 Children’s applications, I wanted to share with you some of the experiences past CC delegates have had. Below I provide some of the videos from past CC events. In 1999 watch CC be introduced on the Rosie O'donnell Show....

I wanted to give you some quick updates about the 2011 Children’s Congress: JDRF Advocacy will announce the winner of the CC11 Contest on FB on September 30. We’ll send you an email announcing the winner or join us on Facebook or Twitter and find out as soon as the winner is selected! Due...

Last Thursday I took some time to answer questions live through the JDRF Advocacy Ustream channel at http://www.ustream.tv/channel/jdrf-advocacy about the 2011 Children’s Congress (CC11). I wanted to make sure I was able to connect with potential CC applicant families to help them through the application...

The moment that so many have been waiting for is almost here! Next Thursday, September 30, JDRF Advocacy will announce the winner of the August 2011 Children's Congress Contest on Facebook. To refresh your memory, any application submitted during August using Facebook (FB) would be entered into a...

JDRF Grassroots Update September 2010 September marks the end of our JDRF Advocacy monthly newsletter. BUT, this only means that we’ll be talking about these same issues in a different, and more conversational, way. We are migrating the content you usually find in our monthly emails to this Advocacy...

I wanted to share some feedback we got from JDRF advocates who submitted their CC11 application via Facebook, see below. Login today to Facebook and submit an application using the CC on FB app or you can submit one via the CC11 website . TIPS: Steven from Texas said, ‘It was easy to navigate,...

Yesterday was the final day of the 2011 Children’s Congress (CC11) Contest on Facebook, so thanks to those of you that participated by submitting your applications during August! We’ll be conducting a random drawing later in September to select the winner of the contest. Stay tuned for the...

When applying to the 2011 Children's Congress on Facebook or on the Children's Congress website , I would recommend that you do the following: Before starting the application, write a letter addressed to your Member of Congress. The letter MUST include the following: Your personal story about...

Last Friday, I reminded you that the 2011 Children’s Congress (CC11) Contest on Facebook will end this month, meaning tomorrow. Here’s your final video reminder, since there are less than 48 hours to apply and be part of the contest. However, if you miss the CC11 contest on Facebook deadline...

Watch the video below about the Children's Congress Contest on Facebook (FB) before it ends on Tuesday, August 31, 2010. The video will give you tips on what you need to prepare before you start working on your application for the 2011 Children's Congress (CC11). For details on what to include...

The first ever Children’s Congress Contest on Facebook (FB) is quickly coming to an end. If you haven’t already submitted your 2011 Children’s Congress (CC11) application on Facebook, you need to do it this weekend so you can be part of a random drawing where one applicant will be selected...

Check out the video reminder below about the 2011 Children’s Congress Contest on Facebook . Time is running out, less than two weeks left; submit your applications this weekend to be part of the contest! All applicants must be between the ages of 4 and 17 on the first day of Children’s Congress...

As promised, I wanted to share with you some additional tips on what to include in the letter to your Members of Congress that should be submitted with your 2011 Children’s Congress (CC11) applications. See below for topics you MUST.... click this link, http://bit.ly/aFmBqn , to read the rest of...

Thousands of children have applied over the years but only 150 are selected for each class of delegates to JDRF's Children's Congress. Early in July, JDRF Advocacy launched the application to the 2011 Children's Congress (CC11), which will be held from June 20 to June 22 of next year. Today...