Last Thursday, January 12th, we had the honor to meet with congressman Chris Van Hollen and Joan D. Kleinman, the District Director, as part of the JDRF's (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) 'Promise to Remember me' campaign. We, the proud parents, accompanied our daughter who was invited, along with other type 1 diabetics and family members to thank the congressman for his continued support in the diabetes research and make sure he remembers all of us affected by diabetes and continue his effort and support in moving the Artificial Pancreas project forward and in the Special Diabetes Program (SDP) that funds research for a cure. Congressman Van Hollen has long been a great supporter of the diabetes community, he was honored with the JDRF's Hero award in 2010 and the JDRF’s Congressional Champion Award this last November. The meeting went very well with a warm, laid back and pleasant atmosphere. The congressman took the time to kindly listen to what every single one of us had to say. He was very supportive and understanding and wanted to know how it is to live with type 1 diabetes and how we feel about the latest research developments. Our daughter was very proud and excited to meet a real U.S congressman and we were all very fortunate to have a chance to be heard and learn that there are good people out there helping to promote finding a cure.
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