Working with an innercity population dealing with many people with mental health conditions, new immigrants, and individuals on social assistance. All these people provide a challenge and satisfaction in dealing with diabetes.

I am a Diabetes Champion because I consistently contribute to increasing the funds available to the CDA to support people with diabetes through my professional endeavours.

Hayley is my Diabetes Hero because at the age of 12 she has already lived with Diabetes for 9 years and still wakes up everyday with a smile on her face! She rarly complains and does a great job counting carbs, and using her insulin pump to control her disease. Hayley loves school, dancing and acting. Hayley raises money every year for the past 8 years that we have walked and volunteered at the JDRF walk! Hayley is very excited to be running her first 5k run in December!
Hayley, we love you and all believe that you are a true hero!
Love, Mommy, Daddy and Marlee

I do not consider myself a champion. However, I am amongst them every day. As a certified diabetes educator, I work with other health professionals who are so dedicated to helping those with diabetes manage their lives. As a volunteer for both Diabetes Educator Section and CDA, I am humbled to be amongst people who so willing offer their time to such a worthy cause. As an individual, I have learned so much from people with diabetes who are conquering their challenges. You are all champions!

I am a Diabetes Champion because I am a mother of two type 1 children, and I am also a Registered Nurse and a Certified Diabetes Educator working in a family practice unit doing diabetic education at St. Michael’s Hospital.

I am a Diabetes Champion because I have both a personal and professional connection to diabetes. My older sister has had type 1 diabetes for 32 years and I’ve seen how the disease has affected her life. I know work for a company whose mission it is to change diabetes through products and education and I am proud to one day be a part of changing diabetes not only for my sister but everyone with diabetes.

I am a Diabetes Champion because I see the change that is possible, and it excites me to be a part of it.

I am a Diabetes Champion because I work hard every day as a fundraiser to support research to help find a cure for diabetes and its complications.

I am a Diabetes Champion because I have immediate family members who manage their diabetes day and day out…and I am in awe of their dedication!

I am a Diabetes Champion because all people living with diabetes deserve a cure so their lives are not clouded with potential complications. Together we can find a cure!