People & Volunteer Spotlight Archives
Diabetes affects nearly 24 million children and adults in the U.S. Friends, families, and neighbors are also touched by this disease. Meet some of the unique individuals who have been inspired to become involved in the fight against diabetes:
Outspoken Champions
Nicole Johnson: Part of the Diabetes Solution
Winning is everything!—Jason Wall and Anton Pratt
Wendell and Doris Rogers: The Art of Caring through Contribution and Time
Anita Manning: Shining a Spotlight on the Elephant in the Living Room
Tesch West: National Youth Advocate Expands Diabetes Awareness
Yvette Roubideaux: Physician Advocates for American Indian and Alaska Native Communities
Heather Valdes Speer: A mover and shaker
A Family Affair — The Foisys
Hunter Sego: All-Star Advocate
John Pipe: An Awakened Spirit
Lorrie Welker Liang: Life is About Giving Back
Cathy Bernstein: New ADA Research Foundation Chair
Elizabeth Perkins
What Would You Say? -- Quotes From ADA Constituents
Mary Jeanne Fletcher: Volunteering Brings Its Own Reward
Movers and Shakers
Sara Sklaroff: Falling Back in Love with Exercise
Volunteer Appreciation Week: Yvette Roubideaux, MD, MPH
Randy Jackson: An Old Dawg Can Learn New Tricks
JoAnne Zoller Wagner: Making Health the Highest Priority This New Year
Liz Jordan — ADA Camp Veteran Looks Back
JoAnne Zoller Wagner: Diabetes runs in my family, but it’s not going to win!
Nancy Delong — “Still kicking”
Brenda Shaffer — “It was the Dark Ages of Diabetes”
Abbey and Marcia Duncan: Stepping Out
Amy Roane — Do You Have Her on Speed Dial?
Sam Pepmiller — Taking the Modern Approach to Men’s Health
John Rueth — Small change can make a difference
Jeff Patterson — “Macho, Macho Man” dedicated to the cause
A Stroke of Genius — Annette Hanna
Mari Ruddy: Red is the New Pink
Ollie the Dog: Top Dog Steps out to Raise Money for Diabetes
Heidi Barnett: Do it for Cole!
Mary Agnes Zellmer: Walking the Walk
Yellow Breeches Middle School: In a Class By Themselves
Jon Newcomb: Taking the Ride of His Life
Katelyn Freyou: Diabetes Adventurer
Brenda Beiter: The Journey of Cycling Brings Its Own Reward
Beth Rowe: Through Personal Trial Comes Selfless Acts of Volunteerism
It Takes a Village
Lawton Hatley: If you could dodge a bullet, wouldn’t you?
Menominee Nation: Canaries in the Coal Mine of Diabetes
Anthony Cannon: Endocrinologist Reaches Out to African American Community
Pastor and Dr. Davis: Commnuity Leaders with POWERful Impact
Gil Morris: Persistence Makes a Difference in the Diabetes Community
Joann Lopez: Determined and Dedicated Volunteer Brings Diabetes Awareness to Her Community
Dr. Jerome Tolbert: On the Front Lines in the War Against Diabetes
Carl & Irene Takeshita: Personal History Becomes Overall Mission
All in the Family
Josh Goldman: ‘A Child First, a Diabetic Second’
True Love Stories: When Did You Tell Your True Love About Diabetes?
Rob O’Donnell — Refocusing Anger into Action and Advocacy
Sara Weiss — “A Mother’s Plea”
Robert Goldstein — “Mission Possible: A Father’s Story”
Ralph & Laurie Yates: Raising funds helps Oregon couple deal with daughter’s diabetes
Jessica Perez: Wonder Mom
Jennifer Wilson: Matters of the Heart
Mary Kay Warden: A Tireless Volunteer Who is Willing to Go the Extra Mile
Richard Jones: Putting the Volunteer Spirit to Work Keeps the Dedication Behind the Mission
Ambrose Family: Volunteering Gives Hope for Ambrose Family
The Major Leagues
Mary Loeken: Of Mice and Mothers
Dr. Lu Cai, a Dedicated Researcher in His Own Right
Tom Buchanan: Committed ADA-funded Researcher Focuses on Type 2 Detection and Prevention
Samuel Dagogo-Jack, MD
Marion Franz: Long Time Health Care Volunteer Brings Wealth of Information
Terry Towers: Pharmacist Makes a Difference in the Community
Desmond Schatz: A Good Doctor is a Lifetime Teacher
Sam Rajan: Pharmacist Puts Patients' Health at the Top of His List
Mark Atkinson: There's No Greater Gift for Motivation than Hope
Melinda Maryniuk: Dietitian Addresses Increasing Access to Quality Diabetes Education Programs
Irl Hirsch: MD Goes on Personal Mission to Educate Doctors, Patients on Diabetes
Marjorie Cypress: Compassion Brings a Sense of Purpose
Barbara Schreiner: Love of Teaching Takes RN to World of Diabetes
Linda DiMeglio: Physician's Passion for Diabetes Education Benefits Indianapolis Community
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