Category Archives: Volunteer Stories
“These Kids Are Just Like Me!”
As I saw for myself at Camp Wana Kura, children with diabetes thrive when they don’t feel so alone. Continue reading
“This Is Our Life. This Is Diabetes.”
Robin and her niece Zamaiah manage their diabetes together. This is their story. Continue reading
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“This Is Role Reversal. This Is Diabetes.”
Guadalupe’s mother has been living with him in his Washington, D.C., rowhome for about six months. He’s her caregiver now—which means helping to manage her type 2 diabetes. Continue reading
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Live. Work. Play: Diana’s Diabetes Story
Nearly three years later, I feel more committed than ever and in debt to the Association for all the help and support I’ve received as a volunteer, an employee and a person living with diabetes. Continue reading
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How a Landmark Civil Rights Law Has Protected People with Diabetes for 25 Years
When the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law in 1990, it outlawed discrimination against people with disabilities, including diabetes. But there was still a great need for education among employers, day care providers and others. Continue reading
Living Long and Prospering with Diabetes: Randall Barker
“I have had type 1 diabetes for over 24 years. I also have a daughter with type 1 who was diagnosed two years ago.” Continue reading
Why I Volunteer to Stop Diabetes – Part 2
It’s National Volunteer Appreciation Week and we at the American Diabetes Association are celebrating all the people who have dedicated their passion, skills and time to our mission over the last 75 years. Today we hear from two remarkable volunteers, who each contribute in their own way! Continue reading
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