’Staying well until a cure is found.....’
The Diabetes Research & Wellness Foundation (DRWF) is a registered charity, established in 1998 to raise public awareness to the condition and its associated complications, treatment, avoidance and relief and to provide support to people living with diabetes. Whilst funding diabetes research we aim to ensure that people are ’staying well until a cure is found....’
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IDF launch diabetes trust fund for Haiti
The International Diabetes Federation have joined together with Insulin for Life to launch a relief effort for people with diabetes in the aftermath of the earthquake in Haiti.
Insulin, meters, test strips and tablets have been shipped out for distribution by the the Haitian Foundation for Diabetes and Cardiovascular Diseases (Fondation Haitienne de Diabete et de Maladies Cardio-Vasculaires). The foundation houses the only dedicated diabetes clinic in Haiti, which is understood to still be standing.
DRWF plays key role in islet transplant conferen
ce
By Professor Paul Johnson, MBChB MD FRCS
Director of Oxford Islet Transplant Programme, Professor of Paediatric Surgery, University of Oxford and member of the DRWF Research Advisory Board
From 12th -15th October 2009, experts from around the world gathered together on the Venice Lido for a unique joint meeting between the International Pancreas and Islet Transplant Association (IPITA) and the International Xenotransplantation Association (IXA).
The main emphasis of this five day meeting was on finding a cure for diabetes by using different types of beta-cell replacement, for which DRWF has given considerable funding.
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DRW
F 'Active with Diabetes' Walking Holiday 2010
Ceredigion and the Pembrokeshire Coast Wednesday 19th - Monday 24th May 2010
Join DRWF for a five night stay at the Cliff Hotel and enjoy some guided walks along the newly inaugurated Ceredigion Coastal Path.
The annual DRWF 'Active with Diabetes' walking holidays are specifically aimed at people living with diabetes as a moderate and enjoyable form of exercise to you as part of your ongoing diabetes management.
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Do a sponsored run for DRWF!
British 10K London Run, Sunday, 11 July 2010
The Diabetes Research & Wellness Foundation is looking for enthusiastic supporters to run the British London 10K (our fourth year) in 2010.
Please join the charity and help enable DRWF to continue supporting people living with diabetes and help fund vital research into new treatments and an eventual cure for the condition.
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