Hoop It Up With The Mavs to Stop Diabetes!

The Dallas Mavericks are offering DISCOUNTED

tickets for select 2016-2017 Dallas Mavericks home games and a portion of the proceeds from each ticket purchased will be donated back to the American Diabetes Association.

Saturday December 3rd will be Diabetes Awareness Night when the Mavericks take on the Chicago Bulls at 7:30PM at the American Airlines Center. Click Here to purchase tickets for December 3rd or other selected home games.

Don’t forget to stop by the American Diabetes Association table on December 3rd where you’ll have a chance win a Mavericks Jersey.

 

For questions please contact Hannah at (214) 658-7165 or email her at hannah.sherertz@dallasmavs.com

Senior Signature Series Holiday Party

Texas Health Resources’ Community Employee Giving Campaign

American Diabetes Association is proud to partner with Texas Health Resources in North Texas.  Texas Health Resources’ Community Employee Giving campaign gives employees the opportunity to financially support local non-profit organizations and food drive beneficiaries that depend on their contributions to provide vital community-based programs and services.

This year, THR employees raised over $40,000 for American Diabetes Association, North Texas. By supporting the Community Employee Giving campaign, THR employees help provide life-saving resources and support to individuals throughout the year.

Pictured here is the Texas Health Resources-Finance Department, holding a banner they used to share the many reasons they give.

#This is Diabetes with Grace Kendzierski

From one of our own at the American Diabetes Association, Pamela Kendzierski shares the story of her daughter, Grace for National Diabetes Awareness month. Grace was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when she was barely a year old, but has since grown into an avid athlete. Eight year old Grace has competed in multiple triathlons, 5ks, and other sporting events to leave diabetes in the dust.

Share your story with us using #ThisIsDiabetes on social media.

Step Out Success!

THANK YOU!

Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2016 DFW Step Out! We applaud our top teams and individual fundraisers!

You can still make an impact. You can still help stop daibetes.

Fundraising remains open and you will have access to your online fundraising tools until December 9th.

Beginning the week of December 12th we will send out prize certificates via email to or those that have raised $250 or more.

Check out the FAQ page for event details!

We Step Out to do our part to Stop Diabetes® and take steps to improve our health! Participants are changing the future and making a positive impact in the lives of those who are affected by diabetes. You can, too!

Thank You to Our Sponsors!

Health & Fitness Expo Gold Sponsor

DFW Step Out Sponsors

                                                                

National Premier/
Red Strider Sponsor

National Sponsors

National
Promotional Sponsors

2016-2017 ADA Nights with the Dallas Mavericks

School Walk for Diabetes

School Walk for Diabetes is an educational school fundraising program that promotes healthy living, school spirit and community involvement.

School Walk for Diabetes educates students, families, staff and teachers about Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. Funds raised through School Walk helps to support the research, education and advocacy programs of the American Diabetes Association, and to support our mission to prevent and cure diabetes and improve the lives of all people living with diabetes. The need for diabetes education is more important than ever as there are 29.1 million Americans with diabetes and 86 million have prediabetes.

Not only do students, staff and the community learn about diabetes prevention and management but your school also has the opportunity to earn Gopher gift cards for PE equipment!

You can register your school today by going to: www.diabetes.org/schoolwalk

Or for more information contact:

Pamela Kendzierski, MM/HRM

Associate Manager of Development

Email: PKendzierski@diabetes.org

Phone: 972-392-1181 ext. 6030

 

Together we can make a difference!

Help Us Celebrate National Healthy Lunch Day!

This November 15, join us in our celebration of National Healthy Lunch Day as part of American Diabetes Month^®. Commit to eating a healthy meal on this day—and every day—and encourage others in your life to do the same.

In addition, we know how important it is for people with diabetes to eat a healthy meal to maintain their blood glucose levels. As part of American Diabetes Month, we are sharing stories of real people with diabetes through our campaign theme, This Is Diabetes™. For National Healthy Lunch Day, we are encouraging those of you in the diabetes community to take a photo of what a healthy lunch means to you.

Participating is easy. We encourage you all to snap a photo of your healthy lunch and share on social media using the official hashtags #HealthyLunchDay and #ThisIsDiabetes. We’ve also provided free resources—including recipes, tip sheets and infographics to share with family and friends.

Join us for a healthy lunch on November 15!

Parkland’s 9th Annual Diabetes Management Conference

Attend to learn more about innovative and targeted approaches to diabetes care and education.

November 18, 2016
7 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Fellowship Dallas  |  9330 North Central Expressway, Dallas

At this conference, you will have the opportunities to:
• Obtain CME and CEs (RN, RD, Pharm and SW)
• Receive the latest information in diabetes management
• Speak with diabetes experts and thought leaders
• Network with your peers

The conference is designed for:
Physicians, pharmacists, nurses, dietitians, social workers and diabetes educators.

website link also: www.parklandhospital.com/DiabetesConference

Click the document below to view the agenda for the conference.

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Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes 2016

Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes benefits the American Diabetes Association and is the signature one-day, fundraising and awareness walk taking place in 121 cities across the United States. Participants join the Stop Diabetes® movement by registering and recruiting co-workers, friends and family members to walk and raise money for our mission: to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.

The day of Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes is a party to celebrate and honor Red Striders – walkers with type 1, type 2 or gestational diabetes, the fundraising accomplishments of our teams and individuals, as well as an opportunity to promote awareness about the seriousness of diabetes in our local community.

Come join us and show support for our community on November 5th at November 5th, 2016 AirHogs Stadium (Formally QuikTrip Park) Grand Prairie, TX.

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