Despite all the challenges in 2020, there were also silver linings. For TCOYD, taking our conferences online meant we could provide unlimited free access to diabetes education for hundreds of thousands of people around the world. We’re so grateful for all of your support in this area, and we’re excited to share our plans for 2021.
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Barbara Laskaris’ relationship with her father introduced her to TCOYD many years ago when she was looking for ways to help him with the challenges of living with diabetes. Seeing his struggle made her feel even more strongly about the importance of diabetes education. She’s now raising funds in his honor, and she shares the indelible legacy he’s left behind.
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The stresses of life during COVID-19 are difficult enough, but imagine having type 1 diabetes and having to ration your insulin on top of everything else. A mother and son share their experience negotiating their healthcare challenges, and receive a donation of insulin and supplies from the Helmsley Foundation and TCOYD.
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Our goal for 2020 is to increase access to diabetes education, healthcare resources and community support in areas of need, so we’re focusing on strengthening the diabetes community nationwide by putting the UNITY in Community.
read more →He won the prize for traveling the farthest distance to 2018’s ONE Conference & Retreat (from Dubai!) and has been living with type 1 for over 20 years. Here’s how diabetes has impacted his life, and why he wants to give back to the diabetes community.
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