There is really not much to say except this is one of the most incredible stories about one young man who had an experience that he will remember for the rest of his entire life. It is a good story and worth the time to read……the ending will blow your mind. http://www.everydayhighsandlows.com/ I am a diabetes […]
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My friend and mentor, Charlie Rizzo, once stated to me that he had to do what he does. I have written before about his tireless efforts in the world of diabetes and since his daughter was diagnosed he has never once lost that fire to find a cure. I thought of those words today. I […]
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 […]
When I was a staff person at what was then called the JDF (didn’t know that did you?) I was at a meeting and the woman at the microphone said with that incredible smile; “Lock the doors because no one is getting out until they commit to this.” That woman was Dame Carol Lurie. Last […]
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What Will Happen in Washington?
They are on their way to Washington. Seems that letters went out to the many of 150 children who were chosen as delegtes for the JDRF Children’s Congress. When I was part of the program we called it the ‘Run Up the Hill’, a great choice on the name now used. The testimony and the […]
On FB yesterday I read the following question from a parent: I am tired that everywhere I go there is a support this or support that except for our t1d children and families does anybody feel the same? In the world where we find products all turning pink or a telethon or paper Shamrocks being sold or […]