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Unite for Diabetes, Inspired by Diabetes

17 Jul 2007 09:34

Inspired by Diabetes logoThe International Diabetes Federation’s Unite for Diabetes campaign is proud to partner with Eli Lilly and Company in inspiring the world about diabetes.

Inspired by Diabetes is a global campaign asking people with diabetes, as well as their family, friends and healthcare professionals, to express how diabetes has impacted their lives — and share those stories with others around the world.

IDF has been committed to increasing diabetes awareness, and promoting diabetes care, prevention and a cure worldwide. Inspired by Diabetes builds on this mission by bringing families and people with diabetes together to raise awareness of the global burden of diabetes — and drawing particular attention to people who do not have the resources they need to fight diabetes.

Tell your story

The Inspired by Diabetes Creative Expression Competition has been launched first in the United States but will also expand globally. The Competition builds on the theme of IDF’s World Diabetes Day 2007-2008 campaign, dedicated to children and adolescents living with or at risk of diabetes worldwide.

Visit Inspired by Diabetes and tell how you are inspired by diabetes.

By entering the Creative Expression Competition, you can have a direct impact.

When you enter the contest, you will receive two "blue circle" diabetes pins, illustrating the global symbol for diabetes. For each set of pins distributed, a dollar will be donated to the International Diabetes Federation’s Life for a Child Program, which provides diabetes care for children in developing nations.

Life for a Child

For any child in any country, the diagnosis of diabetes can be devastating. With access to appropriate education, treatment and equipment, most children can learn to manage their diabetes effectively.

Unfortunately, the majority of children living in developing countries do not have access to the life saving medicines they need. As a result, they become chronically ill; many die quickly, while others develop severe complications such as kidney failure, blindness and nerve damage.

IDF’s Life for a Child Program is a global initiative that provides insulin, diabetes supplies and diabetes education to help these children survive.

Eli Lilly and Company is one of Life for a Child’s major corporate sponsors. In addition to donating the cost of the blue circle diabetes pins, Lilly will make a separate donation to support the Life for a Child Program on behalf of entrants in the Inspired by Diabetes competition.

Tell your story and give life to a child!

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