Diabetes Canada
Diabetes Canada
Since 1983 Federated Health Charities has donated more than $3,525,163 to Diabetes Canada
Diabetes Canada in fact relies almost exclusively on donor dollars. So everything we do here is because of generous donors like Federated Health generates. So honestly, we could not do the work, and I’m not exaggerating – we couldn’t do the work without donors.
Laura Syron, President and CEO, Diabetes Canada
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Laura Syron: President and CEO, Diabetes Canada
Diabetes Canada was founded in 1940 by one of the discoverers of insulin, Dr. Charles Best. It was founded right here in Ontario, actually, and then spread across the country. The organization has had the same vision for the whole time. It’s to create a world free of the effects of diabetes. Diabetes Canada was one of the first to become involved with Federated Health back in 1983 and we were thrilled to partner with Federated Health Charities because the only way diseases are going to be tackled is if we work on it together.
Elllie Fraser: Client, Diabetes Canada
Since I was diagnosed so young, my whole life has been living with type 1 diabetes. It’s hard to even imagine what life is like without diabetes and that’s likely going to be for the rest of my life because there’s no cure yet. And so when I think about how diabetes has affected my life, I think of all the challenges and the mental burden. But I think of also the amazing
community that I’ve made. Of all the support that I’ve gotten to experience through D-Camps, because those are things that I never would have experienced if it wasn’t for
having diabetes; if it wasn’t for Diabetes Canada.
Laura Syron: President and CEO, Diabetes Canada
So here at Diabetes Canada, one of the unique things we do, in addition to providing education and knowledge to patients is we actually help connect people who live with diabetes. And one of the most important ways we do that is we offer and have for over 50 years something called D -Camps or Diabetes Camp. And these are nine camps across the country, happen every summer. And the only campers there are kids who live with type 1 diabetes. What I often get told from parents is this is the one setting where my child comes
first and their diabetes comes second. And it’s just such a break. So these are very long -term impact and when we get donations from donors like Federated Health Charities, this helps us keep those camps going.
Elllie Fraser: Client, Diabetes Canada
Diabetes Canada has had a profound impact on my life. I really don’t think I would be the person I am today if it wasn’t for D-camps. I was a camper starting in 2004, I joined staff in 2012 until 2018 and I’m now co -chair of the Friends of Camp Miranda alumni committee. So I surround myself with people who have been profoundly impacted by what D-Camps and Diabetes Canada does for all of the formative years of my life for sure. Being able to spend time amongst other kids living with type 1 being able to mentor our kids with Type 1 Diabetes as a younger adult and then now being around so many people who really understand the importance of community is really phenomenal. It gave me a lot of confidence and really empowered me to do a lot of things in my life.
Laura Syron: President and CEO, Diabetes Canada
Ontario Public Service and Federated Health Charities have been just vital to the success of Diabetes Canada over the years. On a couple fronts, the first is this has been long -term sustainable funding and when you do things like research, you don’t know when the next breakthrough is going to come. It’s really important that Diabetes Canada continue to receive donations from groups like Federated Health because unfortunately Diabetes is not going away. This is a disease that more people are going to have and it’s more necessary than ever that we are able to provide education for people who get diagnosed. Advocacy so that as diabetes medications and devices get more expensive how can you make sure those that need them, and then changing that conversation so people who get diagnosed don’t feel stigmatized or blamed for their disease.
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Diabetes Canada is committed to ending the diabetes epidemic by preventing type 2 diabetes, delivering better care for people living with the disease, and funding research to find a cure. The organization also advocates to end discrimination and stigma, works with healthcare professionals to implement best practices, and lobbies government to address Canada’s growing diabetes crisis.
Diabetes occurs when the body cannot produce insulin or properly use the insulin it makes to regulate blood glucose (sugar) levels. Over time, high blood glucose can lead to serious complications such as heart disease, vision loss, and kidney failure. There are three main types of diabetes: type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes. Type 2 accounts for 90% of cases and most often develops in adulthood.
One in three Canadians – including nearly 4 million Ontarians – are living with diabetes or prediabetes, and another diagnosis occurs every three minutes. People with diabetes account for 30% of strokes, 40% of heart attacks, 50% of dialysis starts, and 70% of amputations in Canada. More than $50 million a day is spent on healthcare to treat diabetes and its complications.
For Oria, living with type 1 diabetes is a constant challenge:
“It never leaves your mind. No matter what you’re doing or where you’re going. It’s always there at the back of your head, saying, take care of me.”
Federated Health Charities has partnered with Diabetes Canada since 1983. Donations fund research, advocacy, and programs like D-Camps, which give children with diabetes a safe, fun environment to learn and connect. Your contribution ensures individuals and families receive the support and resources they need.
Learn more at diabetes.ca and donate through Federated Health Charities to make a difference today.
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