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| Dear Friend: We at the American Diabetes Association have so much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving — especially kind and generous friends like you. In countless ways, supporters like you have selflessly stepped up to help friends, family and neighbors struggling with diabetes.
You are part of something extraordinary. And for that, we are profoundly grateful.
Before we gather for the holiday tomorrow, let's celebrate a few of the remarkable achievements supporters like you made possible this year. | |
6 Extraordinary Things
Made Possible by Donors Just look how you've changed lives! | | | | MORE KIDS WITH DIABETES ARE SAFE AT SCHOOL. Four more states (Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama and Ohio) passed our Safe at School legislation, guaranteeing school is a safe — and fair — place for children with diabetes, a place where they have access to the care they need and the same educational opportunities as their peers. Twenty-six states now provide this comprehensive protection for our kids! | | | | HIGH-RISK COMMUNITIES PROTECTED BY ADVOCACY. Congress reauthorized the Special Diabetes Program, funding $150 million to prevent and treat diabetes through programs focused on American Indians and Alaska Natives and $150 million in research on type 1 diabetes. | | | | SCREENING VICTORY GIVES EVERYONE A FIGHTING CHANCE. Finally, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has recommended screening those at high risk for type 2 diabetes. This hard-fought victory by our advocacy efforts will make free screening available and gives millions of Americans a fighting chance to take action before the devastating complications of diabetes take hold. | | | | LIFE-CHANGING RESEARCH THAT WILL LEAD TO A CURE. Our investments in diabetes research have yielded practical, life-enhancing treatments and programs, such as reducing cardiovascular disease risk in youth with type 1 diabetes; artificial pancreas development to prevent and treat low blood glucose; and improving a mother's diet during pregnancy to reduce risk of obesity and diabetes in her offspring. AND what's more, our advocacy led Congress to increase the federal investment in diabetes research and programs by an additional $137 million dollars over 2013 funding. | | | | HAPPY, HEALTHY KIDS! CAMPERS TURN FEAR INTO RESILIENCE. This summer, a record 5,436 children took a brave step toward independence at our 50 Diabetes Camp sessions. Parents reported huge improvements in their children's emotional and physical health, including improved glycemic control and greater confidence to manage diabetes. | | | | FIND, FUND & FREE THE MOST BRILLIANT MINDS IN RESEARCH. How do you fight an epidemic? Follow our Pathway to Stop Diabetes. This massive new investment program will change the face of diabetes by funding 100 of the most innovative diabetes scientists in the next 10 years. This bold initiative aims to radically transform diabetes research and lead to breakthrough discoveries. | | | |
| Friend, you inspire us every day!
From all of us at American Diabetes Association — thank you. We wish you and your loved ones a happy and healthy Thanksgiving.
Ever grateful for your support,
Suzanne Berry
Interim Chief Executive Officer
American Diabetes Association
P.S. People living with diabetes fight this disease every minute of every day. It never stops. And neither will we. Stay in the fight with us — please make a year-end gift to strengthen the fight to Stop Diabetes®. Thank you for your generosity. |
| The next lifesaving victory is possible because of supporters like you. | | | | |
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| The American Diabetes Association is leading the fight against the deadly consequences of diabetes and fighting for those affected by diabetes. An impressive 74% of every dollar spent supports research, advocacy, information and public awareness for people affected by diabetes. |
To donate by phone:
1-800-DIABETES
(1-800-342-2383)
To contact us by mail:
American Diabetes Association
P.O. Box 7023
Merrifield, VA 22116-7023
Fed. Tax I.D. #13-1623888
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