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Act on Diabetes. Now

 

Diabetes has no borders - an estimated 346 million people across the world have - this figure will double by 2030

World Diabetes Day (WDD) is celebrated every year on November 14. The World Diabetes Day campaign is led by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and its member associations. It engages millions of people worldwide in diabetes advocacy and awareness. World Diabetes Day was created in 1991 by the International Diabetes Federation and the World Health Organization in response to growing concerns about the escalating health threat that diabetes now poses. World Diabetes Day became an official United Nations Day in 2007 with the passage of United Nation Resolution 61/225. The campaign draws attention to issues of paramount importance to the diabetes world and keeps diabetes firmly in the public spotlight. This year sees the second of a five-year campaign that will address the growing need for diabetes education and prevention programs. Once again, ADF has activities planned to promote World Diabetes Day.

Operation "Blue Bridge" - November 13th - November 15th

In partnership with the Calgary Municipal Land Corporation and Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation we lit the Langevin Bridge located on 4 st NE in Calgary, Alberta. The lighting of the bridge commenced on the eve of World Diabetes Day on November 14th and ran through until the morning of November 15th.

                                               

Wacky Hair Day - November 14th

Teasing, back-combing, gel sculpting and waves will be all the talk for Schools around Alberta this November as we prepare to launch the first annual "Wacky Hair Day" for Alberta Diabetes Foundation! On November 14th 2011, students and staff from participating schools and organizations across the province will be turning up with beehives, spikes, curls and frizz to raise valuable funds for Alberta Diabetes Foundation by wearing their Wacky Hair Style and donating $2.00 per person to the charity.

View the details of Wacky Hair Day

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World Diabetes Awareness Month Kick Off - November 1st

This is an open invitation for Edmontonians to come together and help build awareness of diabetes during November, Diabetes Awareness Month. Wear the colour blue this November 1st and show your support for the millions of people affected by diabetes world-wide.

Alberta Diabetes Foundation is partnering with Canadian Diabetes Association (CDA) and Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) for Diabetes Awareness Month. Please join Mayor Stephen Mandel and our partners, CDA & JDRF, in kicking off this world-wide awareness month.  On November 1st, at City Hall at 9:45am, we are encouraging Edmonton to come together as a community, and unite for diabetes. City Hall will be transformed into an outburst of the color blue symbolizing diabetes awareness.
 
Millions of people world-wide will come together, in the month of November, to share information and educate people about diabetes. Many share stories on how diabetes has affected their lives, and the importance of raising funds to help find a cure.

Please show your support and join us at:
Edmonton City Hall on November 1st at 9:45am