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JDRF Type 1 Diabetes Discovery Day at the British Museum 
To mark the activities taking place throughout the whole of November, JDRF are holding a type 1 diabetes Discovery Day in London on Sunday 29th November.
BP is hosting this event in the BP Lecture Theatre and West Foyer of the British Museum together with JDRF.
The event is from 9:30am until 12:30 and is open to all families and individuals affected by type 1 diabetes, with talks on the latest research, living with type 1 diabetes and the work of JDRF as well as entertainment for the kids.
This will be a great opportunity to learn more about current research and medical advances, we are pleased to announce that Professor David van Heel will be presenting his latest research from the past year as will Professor David Dunger.
Daredevil Douglas Cairns will also be joining us to speak about how he fought back after diagnosis to become the first person with type 1 diabetes to fly around the world.
Capacity is limited so to secure your place pleaseregister your attendance at www.jdrf.org.uk.
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We always welcome new people to our volunteer network which consists of our Members, family and friends of Members and volunteers.
The communications team can provide you with leaflets, catalogues, application forms and any other literature you require to hand out at your local doctors, dentists, pharmacies, libraries and any other public services.
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- Hold a fundraising event and invite friends, family and neighbours round for a tea party or fancy dress party.
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