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Youth Ambassadors
JDRF has launched a refreshed Youth Ambassador Programme which
empowers young people living with Type 1 diabetes to share their experience
with others, to help busting the myths surrounding the condition. JDRF works
with the Ambassadors to give them the confidence to talk about their own
experiences with Type 1, while learning valuable life skills along the way.
There are three different roles available. The first (and youngest) is the
Rufus Club for age 10 and below. The Rufus Club is aimed at younger families
and will provide Ambassadors with information about Type 1 so that they can
help others in their school and community to learn more about the condition.
Then there is the T1 Ambassadors, for ages 11-16 years. JDRF will provide
enable Ambassadors to share their story and help to shape the services they
receive by holding training sessions on subjects ranging from presenting skills
to advocacy. Then there are the T1 Mentors, aged 17-25. JDRF will support
older Ambassadors to mentor someone younger and show them how to
navigate problems they may be facing such as, talking to friends about Type 1,
going to university, socialising and starting work.
Hayley Anderson, Director of People and Operations at JDRF said: "We're
delighted to be launching our new-look Youth Ambassador Programme.
Not only will this programme benefit those who take part, it will also help
other young people living with Type 1 to feel less isolated. I'd encourage all
young people who want to make a difference to their local community to
get involved."
Josie Newth, JDRF Youth Ambassador says, "I remember the moment I first
wanted to share my voice. I was a week into my diagnosis, overwhelmed by
the information being thrown at me. I began looking through YouTube to try
and find other people living happy, fulfilling lives with Type 1. I didn't manage
to find any videos. I felt so alone. I decided then that I was going to fill that
gap. The Youth Ambassador programme is a platform that allows me to share
my stories, to spread awareness of diabetes, to connect and build community."
www.jdrf.org.uk
Wellness Day
North date
The charity Diabetes Research and
Wellness Foundation (DRWF) will
be back in Hartlepool for our first
Diabetes Wellness Day North since
2019 when it will be returning
to The National Museum of the
Royal Navy.
On Saturday November 26th
there will be a programme of
talks on subjects like: Hypos
and Hypers; Diet and Exercise;
Medications; Eye and foot care,
and much more as well as an
exhibition of diabetes products
and suppliers. Anyone attending
will have the opportunity to
meet and chat with a variety of
healthcare professionals and
experts in the exhibition area.
They can offer advice on managing
diabetes and information on the
latest diabetes-related products
and services.
It's only £5 per person to attend
which includes refreshments, a
nice lunch, a delegate bag and free
parking. Everyone is welcome. To
register, CLICK HERE.
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