“Part of the reason I got involved with the Canadian Diabetes Association is my close friendship with Andrea Kwasnicki-Senkiw (Manager, Public Programs and Services, Manitoba / Nunavut Region at the Canadian Diabetes Association). I also have two brothers who have diabetes, and a sister who is quite sick. I don’t have it myself, but I’m very much aware of it and what’s needed to take care of one’s self. I’ve been a volunteer with the Association for about 13 years now -canvassing, helping with learning series presentations, as well as advocacy initiatives.”