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As many JoBros fans may know, Nick Jonas was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2005. One of the main things Nick was concerned about after his diagnosis was if he would still be able to make music; and from the day he was dealt the bad news, he told himself that he wasn't going to let this disease slow him down. And the good thing is, it’s not.
The trio’s foundation, Change for the Children, supports 5 different charities that were selected by the Jonas Brothers themselves. All the charities are targeted towards children and helping them achieve their dreams, but one of the main focuses is supporting children who have diabetes.
This section of their foundation, called D-Vision, is dedicated to funding for diabetes research and support. Nick, who is naturally very dedicated and passionate about this part of the foundation, says he loves sharing his story with other people who also have the disease and aims to help them get through it like he did.
The five charities that the boys selected to support are NothingButNets.net, American Diabetes Association, St. Jude’s Children's Research Hospital, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, and Summer Stars. Not only are the Jonas Brothers hoping that we will personally contribute to their causes, but they have agreed to match the first $10,000 being donated to each charity.
These boys sure do prove that nothing can keep them down!
Contributed by CGG Youth Reporter Michelle Rosenbrock
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That's so awesome...I hope more kids and even some adults who have various sicknesses can use this as an example to move on and not let any type of disease or sickness hold them back.
I've never really paid much attention to their band, but it's nice to know they like to help out in the community. My father has Type 2 Diabetes, so this article caught my attention... I know Nick will be able to live life head on despite the disease.