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Santa Claus Can Pen a Personal Note to Your Child this Christmas

Santa Claus Can Pen a Personal Note to Your Child this Christmas

Your child's letter from Santa Claus is stamped from the North Pole! New York, NY (December 2, 2013) – Yes, Virginia (and Emma, and Maria, and Max, and Willie…), there is a Santa Claus. To prove it, Ol’ Saint Nick himself will send a personalized letter – complete...

A Message from Dr. Camillo Ricordi: Protect Our Future

A Message from Dr. Camillo Ricordi: Protect Our Future

The numbers are staggering. More than 370 million people are now living with diabetes and millions more are at risk. If "diabetes" was a country, it would be the third largest in the world, behind China and India. Our goal: to rid the world of this...

Win a Cruise with Country Music Stars and Help Support the DRI

Win a Cruise with Country Music Stars and Help Support the DRI

Country Cruising headliner, Trace Adkins! MIAMI, Florida - Country music fans far and wide can enter to win a seven-day excursion for two on Country Cruising’s mega-concert at sea while supporting the cure-focused work of the Diabetes Research Institute at the...

Barry Gibb Helps DRI Commemorate 40 years of Love and Hope

Barry Gibb Helps DRI Commemorate 40 years of Love and Hope

Music legend to give exclusive concert at Love and Hope Ball on Valentine's Weekend! HOLLYWOOD, FL - While Barry Gibb and his band have been entertaining fans in Ireland and England with The Mythology Tour recently, the ladies of Love and Hope have been preparing for...

A PEP Talk on Kids Heading Off to College

A PEP Talk on Kids Heading Off to College

Before heading to college, empower yourself with information.  Check out the links below. Every parent worries when their children leave the nest for college.  With diabetes, there are even more challenges and concerns.  Everything can affect blood sugars – from...

Learn More About the IRA Rollover

Learn More About the IRA Rollover

Rollover!  Good IRA. The IRA charitable rollover is back again!  You can direct gifts to the Diabetes Research Institute and take advantage of the 2013 extension of this popular charitable giving opportunity. What Are The Benefits? •    Donors can transfer up to...

Walk with Walgreens Family Fun Day & Health Fair 2013 Video

Walk with Walgreens Family Fun Day & Health Fair 2013 Video

https://youtu.be/EA9giTuXxdg DOES IT LOOK LIKE FUN TO YOU? Then join us at next year's Walk with Walgreens Family Fun Day & Health Fair.  (Date TBD, Spring 2014).If you're interested in gathering a family/office team or if you just want to make sure...

Diabetes Diplomats: Heroes with Heart

Diabetes Diplomats: Heroes with Heart

Ardsley Middle School Diabetes Diplomats of all ages are raising funds for the DRI in many parts of the country and even around the world. Their projects are unique, but their goal is shared. How will YOU help the DRI move closer to a cure? ...

Youthtopia Beverages® Teams Up With DRI Foundation

Youthtopia Beverages® Teams Up With DRI Foundation

New Partnership Alerts Consumers of a Healthful Alternative in Youthtopia’s brand and its breakthrough Alley Oop® hydrating sports beverage Cleveland, OH—(June, 2013)— Youthtopia™ Beverages, with its breakthrough new and hydrating sports beverage Alley Oop™, today...

DRIF President and CEO Robert A. Pearlman Stepping Down After 20 Years

DRIF President and CEO Robert A. Pearlman Stepping Down After 20 Years

HOLLYWOOD, Florida -- May 20, 2013 – After successfully leading the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation (DRIF) for two decades, Robert A. Pearlman, 67, of Boca Raton, FL, announced that he will be stepping down from his position as president and CEO effective June...

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