Celebrity endorsements seem to be a sure way to get media attention and instantly raise awareness. Just like Jim Carrey and Jenny McCarthy raised Autism awareness, Nick Jonas from Jonas Brothers is raising awareness and funds for diabetes. When he was unexpectedly diagnosed with Type One Diabetes he respectfully took his adversity and celebrity status to a positive place. He started raising awareness to his strong tween fan base by sharing his story and writing songs about his experience. Then he and his brothers started the Change the Children foundation—and their loyal fans are helping them raise awareness.

The Change the Children foundation was created to support programs that motivate and inspire children who face adversity. And who better to help children then their peers? So the slogan, “You decide, You donate” was created so people can choose, one of five, organizations that will help children.

Waiting on a Cure is one of them. It was created by two college students, both who are fans of the Jonas Brothers, who wanted to promote diabetes awareness and funds for research. They have set up a firstgiving page in order to raise funds for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundational International—the leading charitable funder of Type 1 Diabetes. A donation of $4 to their firstgiving page will entitle you to a guitar pick necklace; a donation of $8 will get you a dog chain.

Nick J Online is the biggest fan base online and they are currently running a “campaign donation” fundraising event for the Jonas Brother’s “Burnin’ Up” tour. This is to help them raise money for the Change the Children Foundation and ultimately the American Diabetes Association in honor of Nick Jonas.

Even if you don’t like tween pop bands, it’s undeniable the good they are doing. They are not only raising awareness but encouraging fans to get involved too. Ultimately, all this effort will amount to finding a cure for diseases.