Family Networks 

We’re Here to Help You!

The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation is dedicated to finding a cure in the next decade. In the meantime, we have family networks that can ease the pain and provide comfort and support to you and your family.

Click below to find out about 

Upcoming Family Network Gatherings

Just-for-Parents Coffees

Upcoming JDRF Events


Family Network Gatherings

                                                      
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San Diego County

The San Diego Family Network has get-togethers one Sunday of each month from 1:30 am to 3:30 pm. Grab a picnic blanket, pack a snack for you and your family and join us!
2008 Get-Togethers:
Jan 13      Kit Carson Park, Escondido
Feb 10      
Tierrasanta Rec Center, 11220 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego 92124
Mar 9        
Glen Park, 2149 Orinda Dr, Cardiff, CA 92007
Questions? Contact....
Chrissop Family Kathy Chrissop 619-583-7710 kathychrissop@cox.net
Lamb Family Lisa Lamb 858-414-4046 Lisa.Lamb@sdsu.edu
Lehrer Family Violet Lehrer 760-333-4449 violet@lehrers.net
Villareal Family Susie Villareal 619-501-8937 svillavista@yahoo.com
Megan Adams at JDRF 858-597-0240 madams@jdrf.org

                               
 

Imperial Valley, Yuma & El Centro
Silda Valdez 760.337.9190
sildavaldez@yahoo.com                                

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Just-for-Parents Coffees
North County Coastal                        
                     
2nd Thursday of every month                                             
7-8:30 pm                                                                                    
Coffee Bean at The Forum at La Costa

Contact Violet Lehrer at violet@lehrers.net or 
760-333-4449 for more information.

Coffee Bean
The Forum at La Costa
1935 Calle Barcelona, #176                
Carlsbad CA, 92009
(760) 634-3268

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Upcoming JDRF Events

Recipe for a Cure

February 15

6-9 pm

Hall of Champions Balboa Park

 For more information, Contact Megan Adams at JDRF, 858-597-0240, madams@jdrf.org

Speaker Series
Shawn Faulk
, Registered Dietitian, Pump Trainer, Diabetes Educator
Title:      Carbohydrates--All Aspects 
Date:      March 2, 2008
Time:     1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Rady Children's Hospital in San Diego, Nelson and Hahns Pavilion in the Cafeteria, Dining Rooms A, B, and C

For more information or to help with planning events, contact Misty Barrett at newmommy78253@yahoo.com or 760-294-7982

Promise Ball 2008 Picture the Cure
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego Bay
Enjoy the comedic talents of Dana Carvey!
For more information, Contact Megan Adams at JDRF, 858-597-0240, madams@jdrf.org

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Additional Parent Contacts

Gina Meng  (760) 788-3670 

Gina has a teenage daughter with type 1, but is happy to talk with parents whose children are any age.

Mary Beth Ring (619) 470-6328, email ringhome@pacbell.net
Mary Beth  has a teenage son with type 1, but is happy to talk with parents whose children are any age.

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