Category Archives: Volunteer Stories

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Diabetes Researchers on a Mission

Posted on January 31, 2014 by
Elizabeth R. Seaquist, MD President, Medicine & Science, 2014 American Diabetes Association

We’re in the midst of an incredibly exciting time for diabetes research. Diabetes is so much more complex and nuanced than researchers previously thought, and we are finding out so much about what causes it. Continue reading →

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Get Off the Sidelines to Help Stop Diabetes®

Posted on January 31, 2014 by
Marjorie Cypress, PhD, RN, CNP, CDE President, Health Care & Education, 2014 American Diabetes Association

As President of Health Care and Education for the American Diabetes Association, part of my responsibility is to make sure that what we do as an organization stays true to the mission of improving the lives of all people affected by diabetes. Continue reading →

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Get to Know our 2014 National Youth Advocate, Basma Abdellaoui!

Posted on January 22, 2014 by
Basma Abdellaoui

From the beginning, my family, friends, doctors and the American Diabetes Association have had such a huge influence on me. Continue reading →

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Safe at School – A Personal Story

Posted on January 16, 2014 by
Amy Johnson, 2010 National Youth Advocate and Volunteer, American Diabetes Association

The thought of going to school and managing my diabetes at the same time—with gym classes, cafeteria meals, the occasional test stress—was scary enough. Having to stand up for myself and defend my ability to check my blood glucose, visit the nurse’s office as needed and even take water or bathroom breaks was an entirely different burden. Continue reading →

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National Service Achievement Award Winners

Posted on November 21, 2013 by
(L-R) Association CEO, Larry Hauser, MBA; Kermit Crawford, RPh; Brenda Montgomery, RN, MS, CDE; and Larry Ellingson, RPh.

Each year, the American Diabetes Association recognizes the outstanding contributions of individuals in the service of the diabetes community through its National Service Achievement Awards. Continue reading →

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Celebrating People in Action to Stop Diabetes: Northern Arizona and Miami-Dade

Posted on April 25, 2013 by

It’s National Volunteer Appreciation Week and the American Diabetes Association is celebrating service for people touched by diabetes. These 2012 Stop Diabetes Community Award winners demonstrate what volunteering for a great cause is all about! Continue reading →

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Celebrating People in Action to Stop Diabetes: Hawaii and Louisiana

Posted on April 23, 2013 by
Ewa Makai Middle School PSA winners, Hawaii

It’s National Volunteer Appreciation Week and the American Diabetes Association is celebrating service for people touched by diabetes. These 2012 Stop Diabetes Community Award winners demonstrate what volunteering for a great cause is all about! Continue reading →

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