Nancy Crowe’s son Derrick was diagnosed with type 1 when he was just eight years old, and the experience turned into an unexpected teacher over the years, encouraging the Crowe family to live in the present moment.
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David and Barbara Groce have dedicated much of their lives to service to others…as teachers in and out of the classroom, volunteer youth leaders, board members, and patrons of education. Since both were diagnosed with diabetes, they have been fervent supporters of TCOYD and diabetes education in order to help others gain access to the latest information and resources available.
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Dom Piccetti lived with an incorrect type 2 diabetes for over a year, and his family had to fight for a type 1 diagnosis, insulin and medical supplies. They finally found a care team at UCSD, and extra support from TCOYD.
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Dr. John Kamp was diagnosed with diabetes on his way to Vietnam, and the diagnosis may have saved his life. He became a base reporter and newspaper editor, and then spent a large part of his career working for the Coalition for Healthcare Communication in Washington, DC. He discovered TCOYD relatively recently, but has already become a champion for the power of taking control.
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One of Bob Alden’s greatest passions is volunteering, and he’s logged over 9,000 hours since the catalyst that got him going on this path. He doesn’t have diabetes, but he’s been supporting TCOYD for years, and we’ve been lucky enough to have him on our volunteer team, greeting people at our conferences with his outgoing personality and welcoming smile.
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Mike Step dedicated the majority of his career to working for companies that developed diabetes medications because of his enduring passion for improving diabetes treatments. He and his mom continue their mission to help people with diabetes through their generous support of TCOYD.
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Brian Ballard has been involved with diabetes education and advocacy for over 30 years, finding a unique way to blend his passion for magic with his knowledge of diabetes management. He’s gone above and beyond supporting the mission of TCOYD and we’re proud to feature him as our first TCOYD Champion.
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