Pillar 2: Research & Innovation Engagement

Invest in Youth-Led Breakthroughs

When you fund student-led innovation, you're not just supporting research — you're fueling the future of diabetes research, treatment, and support.

• $500 → Funds a Student Research Mini-Grant for a youth-led Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) project

• $1,500 → Sponsors a KFD Internship placement in a lab, clinic, or policy organization

• $3,000 → Underwrites a Research Challenge Award, helping students turn bold ideas into working prototypes

• $5,000 → Supports five youth research mini-grants or three internships

Young people bring passion, urgency, and fresh ideas to the table — and your donation helps turn their ideas into impact. By investing in youth-led research and leadership, you're seeding the next generation of changemakers in diabetes innovation.

Why Recurring Giving Matters - Join the Champions Circle

Recurring donations are the heartbeat of our work. By giving on a monthly, quarterly, or annual basis, you join the Champions Circle and you help us:

• Provide steady, reliable support to patients in need

• Plan ahead and scale programs more efficiently

• Spend more time on programming — and less time fundraising

• Maximize your impact with a manageable gift that adds up over time

Setting up a recurring donation is quick, flexible, and powerful. Whether you choose to give monthly, quarterly, or annually, you’ll be part of a dedicated community sustaining life-saving care for those who need it most.

Choose a recurring option to join the Champions Circle and create lasting change.