UPDATE: 2nd Annual Joe Rogers Jr. Memorial Concert

UPDATE: 2nd Annual Joe Rogers Jr. Memorial Concert

by Shasta 05.13.2013

THANK YOU to all of our supporters and sponsors!   The concert raised $1,153 to donate to JDRF Desert Southwest in Joe’s name. Thank you to the volunteers for your time and talents for this event. We know that Joe’s Father, Joe Sr., is very appreciative of what we are doing in honor of his [...]

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DRA Charity Art Exhibit

by Shasta 05.07.2013

A 3rd Party Event hosted by Davis Robinson & Associates, LLP Davis, Robinson & Associates Wealth Management believes wealth is not limited to a bank account. They have gathered a wealth of talented local artists who, like DRA, also have a wealth of compassion for those in need.  DRA is sponsoring a Charity Art Exhibit [...]

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8th Annual Tee Up to Cure Diabetes Golf Tournament Presented by Sonora Quest Laboratories

by Shasta 05.07.2013

Held at the spectacular Loews Ventana Canyon Resort on Friday, May 31st. Shotgun start at 1pm; golfers lunch provided to all players and refreshments following. Register at www.jdrfdsw.org Please down load the event flyer and sign up form.

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Join us for Tucson’s 3rd Annual Evening of Hope: The Green Tie Gala 2013

by Shasta 04.16.2013

JOIN US for an elegant and enjoyable evening at the 3rd Annual JDRF Evening of Hope. The gala will be held Saturday, May 4, 2013, at the Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, and we’re thrilled to continue with our signature theme, The Green Tie Gala. The evening will feature silent and live auctions, multi-course dinner, dancing, and the presentation of the Annual Living [...]

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Get Ready to Participate in the 2013 JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes!

by Shasta 04.16.2013

A team multiplies the fun, the laughter and maybe even tears of inspiration and provides hope in support of those touched by type 1 diabetes (T1D). Together, with your friends, family and co-workers, you can make a greater impact than you could alone. Register your team today! Share our mission to cure, treat and prevent [...]

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Register Today for the 2013 Walk to Cure Diabetes Celebrating Ron Santo!

by Shasta 04.12.2013

Tempe Town Lake November 2, 2013 7:30 a.m. – Registration 9:00 a.m. – Start REGISTER NOW!!  The JDRF Walk Website is NOW OPEN and Accepting Registrations!! Sponsorship Opportunities Available NOW for the Walk. For more information contact Karyn at kfortin@jdrf.org or call 602.224.1800 All registered walkers who raise $100 or more will receive a special Walk to [...]

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2013 Promise Ball Featuring Ethan Bortnick and Crystal Bowersox

by Shasta 01.28.2013

JDRF PROMISE BALL 2013 WESTIN KIERLAND RESORT SCOTTSDALE 6902 East Greenway Parkway Scottsdale, AZ 85254 Saturday, February 9, 2013 Event begins at 6:00 PM in the evening Elegant Black Tie Special Guests – Singer, Songwriter and Recording Artist, Crystal Bowersox:  Eleven Year-Old Pianist, Composer and Humanitarian, Ethan Bortnick: Entertainment by Chris Parker Project Band For [...]

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Team Type 1 doesn’t let type 1 diabetes hold them back. It fuels them!

by Shasta 09.21.2012

Team Type 1 members held a video chat on November 16th at Phoenix Children’s Hospital.  You can view their chat at http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/27074449 For Triathlon Team member Sebastien Sasseville the Arizona visit represents an opportunity to return to where it all began. Here is his story. When I came to Arizona for the 2008 Ironman, I [...]

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2012 Camp Weekend With Camp Soaring Eagle Brings JDRF Teens Together!

by Shasta 09.19.2012

The JDRF Desert Southwest Chapter was thrilled to partner with Camp Soaring Eagle offering 20 teens a life changing experience! An all inclusive camp weekend, Friday thru Sunday located at Jackpot Ranch in Camp Verde, Arizona. 5 teens are placed into one of four units where they receive round the clock care provided by medical [...]

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Are You Ready to Participate in the 2012 JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes?

by Shasta 08.27.2012

A team multiplies the fun, the laughter and maybe even tears of inspiration and provides hope in support of those touched by type 1 diabetes (T1D). Together, with your friends, family and co-workers, you can make a greater impact than you could alone. Register your team today! Share our mission to cure, treat and prevent [...]

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