The Diabetes Organization of Choice
The Diabetes Research Institute Foundation, a 501(c)(3), was created in 1971 by a small group of parents of children with diabetes – parents committed to finding a cure for this devastating disease.
Driven by hope and fueled by the need to end their children’s suffering, their diabetes foundation began by supporting a promising research program at the University of Miami solely aimed at curing those living with diabetes.
Today, the Foundation has evolved into a coalition of caring parents, business leaders, families, celebrities, scientists, clinicians and other concerned individuals who support the DRI's efforts to find a cure. Why such growth?
People affected by diabetes today are more knowledgeable about research – as a result, more aware of the DRI's achievements -- and they want to be a part of it.
They’re taking a close look at where their donations go. They want to be sure their money is making a difference -- and know they are personally helping to advance research. They can see and feel this at the DRI.
In short, the DRI Foundation has become the diabetes organization of choice for those who are serious, passionate, and committed to the original mission of the founding parents: to find a cure for those living with diabetes.