News & Research
Donors Committed to Research
As some of the most influential and inspirational Pinnacle Society and Summit Circle members, the following individuals, foundations, corporations, and organizations are key to the American Diabetes Association’s past and current successes.
These groups have given major gifts that have made a positive impact on the lifesaving work the Association does each day. Please take a look at the following donor profiles to read about their philanthropic story and why they chose to give to the American Diabetes Association and its Research Foundation.
To join one of our major gift societies, please fill out and submit our Pinnacle Society Form or Summit Circle form.
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The American Diabetes Association Research Foundation is pleased to count Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. as a partner in the mission to prevent and cure diabetes.
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The Brehms, who are Pinnacle Society members, have donated unrestricted funds toward research sponsored by the American Diabetes Association’s Research Foundation.
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Leading the race to the cure for diabetes in the greater Boston area is Cathy Bernstein, a resident of Wellesley, Massachusetts.
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A family history leads to a lifetime passion for diabetes for Davida F. Kruger
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Once a group vice president of Eli Lilly and Company, Mr. Cook made a conscious decision to give back to the health world.
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A biochemist and molecular biologist by training, Dr. Karen Talmadge supports the American Diabetes Research Foundation in honor of her daughter, who has type 1 diabetes.
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Utah's Karmeen Kulkarni is covering a lot of professional ground in the battle against type 1 and 2 diabetes.
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Ms. Eno fights both type 1 and type 2 diabetes in honor of her son and husband, respectively.
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Dr. Tom has been a volunteer for the Association for over fifteen years, having raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for the Research Foundation the local Honolulu community.
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Raising funds for diabetes research is important to the Cummins for several reasons, including the fact that Pete himself has had type 1 diabetes for over 40 years.
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"How would you feel if it were announced with great fanfare, that a specific research scientist had made the most hopeful and promising breakthrough in years toward a cure for diabetes?"
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"Marti" is a clinical nurse specialist and diabetes educator, who has dedicated herself to the American Diabetes Association
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Its 30,000 members engage in big and small grassroots fund-raising events, such as galas, auctions, golf tournaments, retail store collections, and bake sales.
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As part of their efforts to progress medicines that improve patient health, Takeda avidly supports the careers of young scientists through the Research Foundation.
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“...My accountant explained that I could give away more money—and over a longer period of time—if I created a family foundation. Was he ever right!”
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At 84-years-young, Mayes is officially the Oldest Living Former Chairman of the Board.
