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Charles Cicciarella - Toronto, ON
Two years ago, Charles Cicciarella lost his mother to complications arising from diabetes and has since made it his personal mission to help raise funds for the Canadian Diabetes Association in her memory.
“I promised my mom before she died that I’d help with the diabetes cause once I start making money on my book, Life is a Fat Onion,” says Cicciarella. “I’m serious about raising awareness and leading the fight against diabetes while maintaining my promise to my dear mother.”
Passionate about healthy living, Cicciarella spends countless hours working out and taking care of his healthy body and mind. But Charles wasn’t always as healthy as he is now. Before he took control of his life, he weighed 385 lbs.
“I grew up with diabetes by taking care of my mom and visiting the Association offices to learn about the disease to help my mom,” says Cicciarella. “But I wasn’t taking care of myself. I wanted to take control of my life and not become another type 2 diabetes statistic.”
In his book Life is a FAT ONION: My 8 Rules for Losing Weight and Gaining Life, the Toronto-born Cicciarella tells his inspiring weight loss story, comparing how he shed 155 lbs to the many layers of an onion.
“My mission is to inspire people to take control of their lives to live a healthier life,” says Cicciarella. “If I can do it, anyone can.”
The Canadian Diabetes Association is proud to have a partner like Charles Cicciarella helping us raise funds, bring attention to the importance of a healthy diet and help us lead the fight against diabetes while we work to find a cure. For more information on Charles and how to purchase his book, please visit lifeisafatonion.com.
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