Mel Viner – Diabetes Champion! A volunteer with the South East Ontario Region of the Canadian Diabetes Association for over 18 years, Mel has raised over $180,000 for diabetes research and education. Since 2000, Mel has raised an average of $12,000 a year with the Association’s door-to-door campaign for which he is currently the Co-Chair. Mel’s significant accomplishments enable the Canadian Diabetes Association to achieve its mission and vision.