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DPAC Champion

Posted on February 24, 2020 by Shannon

I was recently asked to contribute to an update that DPAC (“Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition”) sends out to showcase what their Champions have been up to.  I was honored to be included in their update and wanted to share the … Continue reading →

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Advocacy on the Hill

Posted on October 4, 2019 by Shannon

Later this month I will have lived with Type 1 Diabetes for 27 years…  And I’ve always said that if I was destined to have an incurable disease, at least it’s one that I can control (for the most part) … Continue reading →

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Hungry for More

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Shannon

I have found myself recently wishing I could do more — get more involved with local diabetes awareness efforts. I have been actively volunteering with my local JDRF chapter for many many years. I have been walking in the Walk … Continue reading →

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Type1Now Conference Debrief

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Shannon

This past weekend my friend, Suzanne, and I drove to Austin to attend the Austin JDRF chapter’s Type1Now conference.  It was so worth the trip!  I learned so much. And yet again, realized just how much I don’t know (but should … Continue reading →

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