South Sound Branch

JDRF South Sound Branch serves Pierce, Kitsap, Thurston and Lewis counties. We offer resources for newly diagnosed patients and families, and are a central resource for type 1 diabetes information in the South Sound community. For more information about JDRF South Sound Branch, contact us.

Latest from our blog:

  • Scientists Create ‘Smart’ Nanotherapeutics

    Researchers have developed ‘smart’ injectable nanotherapeutics that can be programmed to selectively deliver drugs to pancreatic cells. They used a unique homing peptide molecule to make nanoparticles, which were then programmed to deliver targeted, concentrated drugs to specific cells. Tests revealed that this delivery method increased drug efficacy by 200 times.

  • Scientists Find Cell that Triggers T1 Diabetes

    JDRF has funded the first researchers to successfully determine the type of T-cells that are responsible for the autoimmune attack on insulin-producing beta cells in people with type 1 diabetes. They also determined which areas of the islets were most vulnerable during the autoimmune attack.

  • Make Your Promise in 2012

    JDRF’s Promise to Remember Me campaign—now through May—connects legislators to the people with type 1 diabetes in their district. Parents and children share their stories of life with diabetes, and ask lawmakers to ‘promise to remember’ them by supporting diabetes funding and legislation. Sign up and motivate Northwest legislators to act for a cure.

  • JDRF Optimistic about New FDA Guidelines for Artificial Pancreas

    On December 1, the FDA published draft guidance on the artificial pancreas. Based on the initial review, JDRF is encouraged that it appears to lay a foundation for accelerating the development and availability of artificial pancreas technologies. In the coming weeks, JDRF scientific and regulatory experts will review the draft guidance in detail and provide [...]

  • Enjoying the Holidays with Type 1

    ‘Tis the season for festive gatherings and tempting treats. Use these tips for diabetes management to make sure your holidays are healthy, merry, and bright.

  • Help Us Make T1 Diabetes a Memory

    We need your help to make type 1 diabetes a memory. You can support JDRF’s efforts to cure  diabetes by: Honoring family and friends with a holiday donation or tribute. Donating through workplace giving campaigns. Participating in a clinical trial or becoming an advocate or volunteer for the JDRF Northwest Chapter. Raising funds for Beat [...]

Board members

  • Kathleen Clark - Strategic Planning Chair
  • Corinne Collie - Vice-President & Outreach Chair
  • Heather Denis - Outreach Chair
  • Carmen Eucker, RN, CDE
  • Dee Gahan
  • Paul Hanson, RN, BSN, CDE
  • Lisa Kelly
  • Barbara Marshall
  • Brynn Meines
  • Sara Murdoch, MD
  • Vince Navarre - Nominating Chair
  • Julie Nordlund - Major Gifts Chair
  • Jude Restis - Advocacy Chair
  • Georgia Spiropoulos
  • Carol Stiefer
  • Faith Trimble - Planned Giving Chair
  • Meg VanSchoorl - President
  • Jane Wehrli