One in New York City and one on Long Island; two of my favorite fund-raising ideas will be taking place. Or should I say “Fun-raising” ideas. Hundreds and hundreds of kids will get together today in an absolute mayhem fun house at the DRI‘s Carnival for a Cure and Kids Party for a Cure. Different than […]
I was, and still am a huge fan of the Mary Tyler Moore Show. I honestly believe that I saw every episode at least 3 times among the original air dates (1970-1977), reruns, and you tube. Probably more than any other celebrity, Ms. Moore has made no secret of her T1 Diabetes and her devotion to […]
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Taking Off……She is on Her Way
On her way. In a little while Kaitlyn boards a plane bound for the Children With Diabetes (CWD) Conference in Canada. It’s snowing, and that is cause for a little anxiety. It’s on a plane, and that always has its parent-self-inflicted anxiety level (funny thing is that when I fly, I have little). She will be […]
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An Apology to the DOC
I understand the anger toward me. I have honestly addressed it as best I thought I could. And I’ll say it again; if anyone took my excitement in my blog on what the DRI was about to announce, or to those who believed I was referring to a cure; I, with all my heart and […]
The names jumped out at me; Grace, Kylie, Samantha, Callan, Shelby, and so many more. Stories of kids. Heartbreaking stories. There seems to be an ongoing dilemma in the diagnosis of diabetes. Or should I say ‘missed’ diabetes. A while ago I asked if people would be willing to share their stories. Stories of kids who […]
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A Message from Diabetes Dad
I have always stated that I am an open book. I write what I feel. I want to reiterate how excited I am about the news from the DRI. I think the promise is there and it is a real approach. I also do not run from anything I say and I want to address […]