Diabetes gallops through his family: John Bowles, Past President and long-time fundraiser
In 1972, upon the urging of his wife, Judy, John attended his first Canadian Diabetes Association meeting at an office located in space borrowed from the Canadian Legion on Kingsway. By the end of that meeting, John was treasurer for the Vancouver Branch! That day marked the beginning of John’s interesting journey with the Canadian Diabetes Association.
Diabetes doesn’t slow down this Team Diabetes runner
Dennis Delyea has lived with type 1 diabetes for 15 years and controls his diabetes with an insulin pump. He is one of many who have set a positive example in their community by raising funds for the Canadian Diabetes Association and spreading the message of the benefits of living an active lifestyle.
Young woman channels her own experiences with diabetes into volunteer work
Katie Chedore can easily recall the last two months leading up to her tenth birthday. The New Brunswick resident suddenly became very sick and was taken to the emergency room. After a series of tests, Katie was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.
Kids’ camp fundraiser borne of love
Two things were certain in Amy Kjaer’s far-too-short life—she loved the experiences she got to enjoy as a youngster while staying at Camp Jean Nelson, and she had a loving family that rallied together to raise funds for diabetes in her memory so that other kids could continue to enjoy the same experiences.
Saskatchewan couple goes above and beyond in Weyburn
George and Doreen Gilles donate their time (and garage!) to help raise funds for Canadian Diabetes Association through Clothesline® program.
Common experience a great connector for new volunteer
One of the newer volunteer faces at the Canadian Diabetes Association, Christopher Dupont has been an asset to the Public Programs and Services department, already delivering a handful of Learning Series presentations for children and adults in Winnipeg in the last few months.
Desperately missing Susan
Eighteen years of service is a long time in these days of uncertainty, and Susan’s years of service have had an impact on more than 1,500 volunteers.
A decade of dedication
Dedicated and hard working are two words that can easily be used to describe Fred Kavanagh. His 10 years of volunteer service has been a tremendous support to the Association’s Newfoundland and Labrador Region office.
Super seniors donate to the Association
The seniors who live in Revera Inc. centres across Canada (Revera Health Services, Revera Long Term Care Centres and Revera Retirement) certainly aren’t letting their age slow them down. Thanks to these super seniors, Revera Inc. recently donated $13,115.20 to the Canadian Diabetes Association.