Alpha Gamma Delta's international philanthropy is diabetes research and diabetes-related causes. Locally, the Orange County Junior Circle is proud to take part in several activities which support diabetes research. In addition to causes related to diabetes, we participate in other community service activities whenever possible. For the past two years we have participated in the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation's "Walk to Cure Diabetes." Our Orange County alumnae have helped to raise nearly $1,000 in the past two years to support our Junior Circle walkers, and we look forward to the walk each year! In addition to supporting the JDRF walks, Junior Circle members are excited to participate as volunteers for the organization's upcoming fundraiser, Dream Gala - For Those We Love. For information on volunteering with us at this black tie event, check out the calendar! Facts About Diabetes -Diabetes kills one American every three minutes. -16 million Americans have the disease; of these, 5.4 remain undiagnosed. -Diabetes afflicts 120-140 million people worldwide, and the World Health Organization estimates that that number will more than double by 2025. -A new case of diabetes is diagnosed every 40 seconds. Source: JDRF For more information about diabetes, visit www.jdrf.org, or www.diabetes.org.