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Canadian Diabetes Association presents National Volunteer of the Year Award to Peter Dickinson
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Canadian Diabetes Association presents National Volunteer of the Year Award to Peter Dickinson
SASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN (October 31, 2012) - The Canadian Diabetes Association has presented Peter Dickinson of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan with the 2012 National Volunteer of the Year Award. This prestigious national award honours volunteers who have gone above and beyond in supporting the work of the Association.
Peter Dickinson was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 2010, shortly after immigrating to Canada from England with his wife. He chose volunteerism as a way to familiarize himself with diabetes and the diabetes community.
Mr. Dickinson was presented with the 2012 National Volunteer of the Year Award in recognition of his significant contributions to the Canadian Diabetes Association regionally and nationally, his strong voice in the organization's advocacy efforts, and his dedication to carrying out the organization's mission.
His volunteer contributions and roles have included the following:
- Regional Volunteer Chair for Northern Saskatchewan
- Learning Series presenter
- Regional Annual Meeting Committee member
- Regional Volunteer Awards Banquet Committee member
- Prairies Advocacy Committee member
- National Advocacy Committee member
"In his relatively short time with the Association, Peter's involvement with and contributions to the Canadian Diabetes Association have truly been outstanding, making him a deserving recipient of the 2012 National Volunteer of the Year Award. He has become a sounding board and strong representative for the Canadian Diabetes Association team in Saskatchewan," said Warren Wagner, Regional Director, Canadian Diabetes Association, Saskatchewan. "Though his volunteer contributions are tremendous, Peter goes far beyond, serving as a valuable resource, trainer and mentor for young and new volunteers and an outstanding mentor and advisor for employees."
"The Canadian Diabetes Association is thrilled to formally acknowledge the outstanding work of our volunteers and supporters through our national awards program. They are critical to the success of our mission delivery," said Michael Cloutier, President & CEO of the Canadian Diabetes Association. "Peter Dickinson has demonstrated a true dedication to making a difference in the lives of the more than nine million Canadians who are living with diabetes or prediabetes. On behalf of the Association, I'd like to congratulate Peter for his tremendous contributions and express our sincere appreciation for all those who were nominated."
Mr. Dickinson was recognized at the Association's National Awards Presentation recently held in Vancouver. The event is held in conjunction with the Canadian Diabetes Association's Professional Conference and National Annual General Meeting. The 15th Annual Canadian Diabetes Association and Canadian Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism Professional Conference brings together more than 2,500 leading diabetes clinicians, researchers and educators from across Canada and around the world to share their knowledge, ideas and experiences on diabetes.
The conference serves as an important opportunity to collaborate and share the latest ground-breaking research aimed at helping those with diabetes to live healthier lives while the Association and researchers they fund continue to work towards finding a cure.
About the Canadian Diabetes Association
The Canadian Diabetes Association is a registered charitable organization, leading the fight against diabetes by helping people with diabetes live healthy
lives while we work to find a cure. Our professional staff and more than 20,000 volunteers provide education and services to help people in their daily
fight against the disease, advocate on behalf of people with diabetes for the opportunity to achieve their highest quality of life, and break ground
towards a cure. Please visit diabetes.ca, join us onfacebook.com/CanadianDiabetesAssociation, follow us on Twitter @DiabetesAssoc, or call 1-800-BANTING (226-8464).
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For additional information or to arrange for an interview, please contact:
Randi Gill
Communications Manager, Western Canada
Canadian Diabetes Association
Tel: 204-925-3800, ext. 234
Canadian Diabetes Association presents National Volunteer of the Year Award to Fergusson family
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Canadian Diabetes Association presents National Volunteer of the Year Award to Fergusson family
ESTEVAN, SASKATCHEWAN (October 31, 2012) - The Canadian Diabetes Association has presented the Fergusson family of Estevan, Saskatchewan with the 2012 National Volunteer of the Year Award. This prestigious national award honours volunteers who have gone above and beyond in supporting the work of the Association.
Two members of the Fergusson family live with diabetes. Father, Doug has lived with type 1 diabetes for many years, and his son Mark was also diagnosed at age three. The entire Fergusson family, Pat, Doug, Michelle, and Mark have been volunteering with the Canadian Diabetes Association since Mark's diagnosis 10 years ago.
The Fergusson's were presented with the 2012 National Volunteer of the Year Award in recognition of their varied and numerous efforts to educate, advocate and fundraise on behalf of the Canadian Diabetes Association. The family's numerous contributions to the Association's Estevan Branch activities include:
- Residential campaign canvassing.
- Participating in the Saskatchewan Advocacy Committee.
- Speaking at press conferences, MLA receptions and galas.
- Coordinating local educational events.
- Advocating for students with diabetes in the local school.
- Leading fundraising events for the Association.
"Diabetes affects the whole family and the Fergusson's take a group approach to being part of the solution. They have made the Canadian Diabetes Association's mission their lifestyle, and as such are most worthy recipients of the 2012 National Volunteer of the Year Award," said Leah Domoney, Public Programs & Services Coordinator, Canadian Diabetes Association, Saskatchewan. "The Fergusson family has taken their experience of having two family members living with diabetes in a rural community and given a voice to others. They are an inspiration to other families dealing with the challenges of diabetes and are wonderful ambassadors for the Association."
"The Canadian Diabetes Association is thrilled to formally acknowledge the outstanding work of our volunteers and supporters through our national awards program. They are critical to the success of our mission delivery," said Michael Cloutier, President and CEO of the Canadian Diabetes Association. "The Fergusson family has demonstrated a true dedication to making a difference in the lives of the more than nine million Canadians who are living with diabetes or prediabetes. On behalf of the Association, I'd like to congratulate the Fergusson's for their tremendous contributions and express our sincere appreciation for all those who were nominated."
The Fergusson family was recognized at the Association's National Awards Presentation recently held in Vancouver. The event is held in conjunction with the Canadian Diabetes Association's Professional Conference and National Annual General Meeting. The 15th Annual Canadian Diabetes Association and Canadian Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism Professional Conference brings together more than 2,500 leading diabetes clinicians, researchers and educators from across Canada and around the world to share their knowledge, ideas and experiences on diabetes.
The conference serves as an important opportunity to collaborate and share the latest ground-breaking research aimed at helping those with diabetes to live healthier lives while the Association and researchers they fund continue to work towards finding a cure.
About the Canadian Diabetes Association
The Canadian Diabetes Association is a registered charitable organization, leading the fight against diabetes by helping people with diabetes live healthy
lives while we work to find a cure. Our professional staff and more than 20,000 volunteers provide education and services to help people in their daily
fight against the disease, advocate on behalf of people with diabetes for the opportunity to achieve their highest quality of life, and break ground
towards a cure. Please visit diabetes.ca, join us onfacebook.com/CanadianDiabetesAssociation, follow us on Twitter @DiabetesAssoc, or call 1-800-BANTING (226-8464).
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For additional information or to arrange for an interview, please contact:
Randi Gill
Communications Manager, Western Canada
Canadian Diabetes Association
Tel: 204-925-3800, ext. 234
Canadian Diabetes Association presents National Volunteer of the Year Award to David Chamberlain
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Canadian Diabetes Association presents National Volunteer of the Year Award to David Chamberlain
ST. CATHARINES, ONTARIO (October 22, 2012) - The Canadian Diabetes Association has presented David Chamberlain of St. Catharines, Ontario with the 2012 National Volunteer of the Year Award. This prestigious national award honours volunteers who have gone above and beyond in supporting the work of the Association.
David Chamberlain's son Kevin was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes over 20 years ago at the age of 13. Since that time, Mr. Chamberlain and his wife Connie have dedicated themselves to caring for Kevin's medical needs, which have been considerable as a result of diabetes-related complications.
Mr. Chamberlain was presented with the 2012 National Volunteer of the Year Award in recognition of his tireless support of the Canadian Diabetes Association for more than 20 years. Over the years, his numerous contributions have included door-to-door canvassing, delivering presentations, advocating for diabetes care with members of parliament, helping at the local diabetes camp for children, organizing and helping with many fundraising activities and events in addition to serving on the former local board.
"David has never forgotten the helping hand his family received from the Canadian Diabetes Association in the difficult early years. Despite the considerable demands of caring for his son, David makes the time to support the Association in any way he can manage," said Terri Young, Public Programs and Services Coordinator, Canadian Diabetes Association, Niagara Branch. "David is a most deserving recipient of the 2012 National Volunteer of the Year Award. He tries to turn his situation into a positive for others, believing the true heroes are the ones who fight diabetes every day of their lives."
"The Canadian Diabetes Association is thrilled to formally acknowledge the outstanding work of our volunteers and supporters through our national awards program. They are critical to the success of our mission delivery," said Michael Cloutier, President & CEO of the Canadian Diabetes Association. "David Chamberlain has demonstrated a true dedication to making a difference in the lives of the more than nine million Canadians who are living with diabetes or prediabetes. On behalf of the Association, I'd like to congratulate David for his tremendous contributions and express our sincere appreciation for all those who were nominated."
Mr. Chamberlain was recognized at the Association's National Awards Presentation recently held in Vancouver. The event is held in conjunction with the Canadian Diabetes Association's Professional Conference and National Annual General Meeting. The 15th Annual Canadian Diabetes Association and Canadian Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism Professional Conference brings together more than 2,500 leading diabetes clinicians, researchers and educators from across Canada and around the world to share their knowledge, ideas and experiences on diabetes.
The conference serves as an important opportunity to collaborate and share the latest ground-breaking research aimed at helping those with diabetes to live healthier lives while the Association and researchers they fund continue to work towards finding a cure.
About the Canadian Diabetes Association
The Canadian Diabetes Association is a registered charitable organization, leading the fight against diabetes by helping people with diabetes live healthy
lives while we work to find a cure. Our professional staff and more than 20,000 volunteers provide education and services to help people in their daily
fight against the disease, advocate on behalf of people with diabetes for the opportunity to achieve their highest quality of life, and break ground
towards a cure. Please visit diabetes.ca, join us onfacebook.com/CanadianDiabetesAssociation, follow us on Twitter @DiabetesAssoc, or call 1-800-BANTING (226-8464).
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For additional information or to arrange for an interview, please contact:
Katie Ostler
Communications Manager, Ontario
Canadian Diabetes Association
Tel: 416.408.7088
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