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:

  • 2013 Ride to Cure

    As a rider, you’ll commit to a fundraising minimum (packages start at $2,000) and in exchange, JDRF will provide you with support and coaching during the months leading up to, as well as throughout, the JDRF Ride weekend. JDRF has created powerful online fundraising tools to make it easier for you to reach your goal, [...]

  • T1D Global Path to a Cure weekend a Success!

    The 7th Annual T1D Global Path to a Cure weekend (formerly known as Seattle Sweden) was a huge success! A special thank you to all of our speakers, sponsors and symposium vendors.  Your continued support and participation make the T1D Global Path to a Cure one of the best in the nation. In our effort [...]

  • Drive Change: Donate Your Vehicle

    You can support vital diabetes research by donating your used vehicle to JDRF Northwest Chapter. Call toll-free: (800) 578-0408 to donate today or click here for more details. JDRF partner IAA handles the rest, including towing, providing receipts, title processing, reconditioning, sale at auction, accounting, and distribution of proceeds. IAA car program services are available [...]

Board members

  • Joe Barber
  • Kathleen Clark - Strategic Planning Chair
  • Corinne Collie - President
  • Heather Denis - Outreach Chair
  • Jesse Gilbert
  • Paul Hanson, RN, BSN, CDE
  • Terri Hotvedt
  • Garrett Jeffery, DO
  • Lisa Kelly
  • Barbara Marshall
  • Brendy McLaughlin - Advocacy Chair
  • Brynn Meines
  • Sara Murdoch, MD
  • Vince Navarre
  • Julie Nordlund - Major Gifts Chair
  • Rhonda Painchaud
  • Jude Restis - Research Information Volunteer
  • Carol Stiefer
  • Faith Trimble - Planned Giving Chair
  • Meg VanSchoorl - Corporate Relations Chair
  • Jane Wehrli