JDRF Seattle Guild, Dream Gala (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation)

The mission of JDRF is to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research.

Please visit the JDRF online Youtube channel to view videos including Public Service Announcements, Highlights from the Childrens Congress, and watch CEO Jeffrey Brewer answer four of the most common questions he is asked regarding the state of the Foundation.

Since inception, JDRF has provided more than $1 billion to diabetes research worldwide. More than 80 percent of JDRF's expenditures directly support research and education about research. JDRF's mission is constant: to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research. For more information, visit the JDRF web site at www.jdrf.org or call 800-533-CURE.

Over the past 22 years the JDRF Seattle Guild's Annual Dream Gala is proud to have contributed over $49 million to diabetes research. Bringing us closer to a cure.
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Diabetes Facts

Diabetes is a chronic, debilitating disease affecting every organ system. There are two major types of diabetes: type 1 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 1 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.

23rd Annual Super Dream Gala
the forces of good are gathering

On Saturday, March 10, 2012 the 23rd Annual Dream Gala dinner and auction will take place in order to raise research funds for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Association (JDRF) Seattle Guild.

Honorees: Superheroes Mike and Barbara McKernan
Chairs: Superheroes Stephanie and Kalman Axelrod
Entertainment: late night entertainment with Dana Carvey
Auctioneer: Bill Menish
Location: Sheraton Seattle Hotel
6:00pm Cocktail Reception & Silent Auction
7:45pm Dinner Program & Live Auction
Attire: Black Tie

Register for the event !
Contact Samantha Gotkin at sgotkin@jdrf.org for registration questions. To view a listing of our 23rd Annual Dream Gala Sponsors, please visit the Sponsor Page.

Don't forget to book your hotel room at the special JDRF Seattle Guild Group Rate of $149 a night. Please visit the Sheraton Seattle Group Rate Website to confirm your reservation.

Excited to donate an item for the 23rd Annual Dream Gala auction? The deadline for catalog inclusion has been extended to February 15th!
Download the ProCUREment Form or the Wine ProCUREment Form with specific questions for wine donations. Contact Brianne Vanderlinden at bvanderlinden@jdrf.org for procurement questions.

Thank you to our partnership with Delta Airlines we are thrilled package together some amazing travel packages. Stay tuned for details on our fantastic trips we'll have for you to bid on at the auction.

Thank you again for making 2011 a success. We look forward to seeing you at the 2012 Dream Gala

2011 Dream Gala
Honorees: Lela and Harley Franco & Harley Marine Services
Chairs: Maureen and Joel Benoliel
Theme: All Aboard for a Cure
The event hosted over 1025 guests and raised $3.4 million in support of research to find a cure for type1 diabetes.

Photos
Check out the Teamphotogenic website to view and download event photos! Remember for every photo you purchase a percentage of the proceeds goes to JDRF.

iFLY SeattleTAKES FLIGHT FOR A CAUSE in support of the JDRF Seattle Guild and will donate 10% of all sales on Saturday, February 4 and Sunday, February 5, 2012!
Help us make a difference.

Gala Committee Meeting
Hosted by Barbara and Mike McKernan
Thursday, February 9, 2012
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Sandpoint Country Club

2012 Dream Gala
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Sheraton Seattle Hotel

Past Events

Thank you to Lela and Harley Franco and Harley Marine Services for their donation of the 'Name that Barge' to the Dream Gala, to Sherry and Larry Benaroya for their dedication to Betsy Arntz, and Josie and Dr. Craig Arntz for sharing their story!

'The Betsy Arntz'

click here to see more photos from the christening

A Touch of Glass with Maximilan Riedel Highlight
Over 140 JDRF Seattle Guild supporters attended the event at Urban Enoteca on Monday, September 19, 2011 to learn from 11th generation glass maker and CEO of Riedel Crystal USA, Maximilian Riedel. It was quite the treat to hear directly from Maximilian about the art of fine glassware and the difference it makes as you sip your favorite wines. Thank you to Fidelitas Winery for the donation the wine for the tasting portion of the evening and Fidelitas and Cave B for their attendance at the post reception. Of course this entire event would not be possible without the support of The Benaroya Company. We'd like to send a special thanks to the Benaroya Family and their partnership with the Guild to honor such an amazing group of supporters.

Families across the country are taking advantage of the new Team JDRF fundraising tools and raising more money than ever before! They’re proving that with a little creativity and a BIG passion for the cure, the sky is the limit!

Please visit the TEAM JDRF home page and select 'Start A Community Event' to get started.

Thank you again to Board and Guild Member Victoria Woodarski who was our first Team JDRF supporter! Please join us in congratulating her for raising over $13,000 toward diabetes research! Visit her site to see a prime example of how you too can utilize Team JDRF. Thank you Victoria!