TCOYD Champions: David and Barbara Groce

TCOYD Champions David and Barbara Groce

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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TCOYD Champion: John Kamp

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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TCOYD Champion: Bob Alden

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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TCOYD Champion: Mike Step

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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