JDRF Kids Walk Email

Good Afternoon,

My name is Jasmyn Snipes and I am the special events intern with JDRF Central Virginia. JDRF is a nonprofit organization that aims to prevent and find a cure for Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). Every year, JDRF works with schools nationwide to hold a program known as Kids Walk to Cure Diabetes.

The Kids Walk is an educational in-school fundraising program that aims to teach students about type 1 and type 2 diabetes as well as discuss the importance of a healthy lifestyle.

Typically, a JDRF staff member or volunteer works with school personnel to choose two dates to hold the program. The first date consists of an educational kick-off where students learn about type 1 and type 2 diabetes, the importance of healthy diet and exercise, and effective and safe fundraising strategies. On the second date, students submit the funds they have raised at a celebratory walk that is held on the school’s campus.

This is a great opportunity for kids to come together and get active, and participating students who raise $10 or more are eligible to earn fun gifts!

The JDRF Kids Walk program is also very beneficial to participating schools. Ten percent of the total amount raised for JDRF by your school is awarded back to the school for use on equipment, books, field trips, or anything else your school may need.

Should you want to hold a Kids Walk program at your school, JDRF staff will be there to help every step of the way.

If your school is interested in learning more information or would like to schedule a Kids Walk at your school this spring, please feel free to reach me here, or contact development coordinator, Mary Waller, at MWaller@jdrf.org or (804) 482-6189.

We look forward to speaking with you,

Jasmyn Snipes