JDRF

Date: 2015

Asset Class: Grant

Description:  JDRF leads the fight against type 1 diabetes (T1D) by funding research, advocating for policies that accelerate access to new therapies, and providing a support network for millions of people around the world impacted by T1D.

Why We Invest: JRDF research is focused on making life with T1D better and ultimately finding a cure. Their efforts include championing the first engineered insulin 40 years ago to recent advancements like artificial pancreas and more. A number of our close friends’ children live with T1D and brought the issue and organization to our attention.