Family Support

Thank you for your interest in JDRF! The support provided by our friends and families in the Central Virginia community is a critical component to the success of our JDRF events. We are happy to have you as part of the JDRF family.
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Parents of Children with Diabetes Support Group

2013 Schedule of Events

 All meetings are held the first Thursday of the month at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church(Room E203 in the Education Building), 11220 Nuckols Road, Glen Allen, at 6:30pm unless otherwise noted**.  Please contact the e-mail before attending for the first time.  All are welcome. 

April 11 – The 504 Plan: (**2nd Thursday in April)
What accommodations does my child need?
Presented by: Suzanne Bona, RN

May 2 – Helping our Children
How to help with coping and being resilient
Presented by: Dr. Melanie Bean, PhD

June Family Picnic (Deep Run Park) Date to be announced
Sponsored by Medtronic

August 1 – Carbohydrate Counting for Kids (**this meeting begins at 6:00pm)
Beginner Carb Counting … Let’s get started
Presented by: Alyssa Wehrmeister, RD

October 3 – open meeting
What’s on your mind and discuss future topics of interest

November 7 – Travel, Diabetes, Bad Hair Days and Eating Out
Tips and Strategies
Presented by: Joe Manriquez, Animas Corporation

December 5 – Family Game Night **6:00pm
Have your child bring their favorite board game and low carb snack to share.

For inquiries, please email diabetessupport@comcast.net