The mission of JDRF is to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research. Since its inception in 1970, JDRF has provided more than $1.3 billion in funding for diabetes research. The JDRF Seattle Guild's Annual Dream Gala is proud to have contributed over $43 million to diabetes research over the past 20 years, bringing us closer to a cure. LEARN MORE		Diabetes is a chronic, debilitating disease affecting every organ system.  There are two major types of diabetes: type I diabetes, an autoimmune disease also known as juvenile diabetes, and type 2 diabetes, a metabolic disorder also known as adult onset diabetes. For people with type I diabetes, the pancreas stops producing insulin, a hormone that enables the production of energy from food. Multiple, daily injections of insulin or a continuous infusion through an insulin pump, ensures only survival. It is not a cure, nor does it prevent the eventual and devastating complications of the disease. Because it changes lives; Because you never outgrow it; Because it is there every minute of every day; We need a cure.		A Grand Night for Singing Thank you to Jane Thorngren, Dick Foley, Melvyn Poll, Paul Olson and Melinda Bargreen for their generosity in making this evening possible and for your support of JDRF. Event Photos Photos from the 20th Anniversary Dream Gala are available at www.teamphotogenic.com. For every photo you order JDRF receives a donation! LEARN MORE The 20th Anniversary Dream Gala was a huge success! The JDRF Seattle Guild is proud to announce that more than $3 million was raised for diabetes research on March 7, 2009.  CONTACT US