News & Research

Early experiences with others' diabetes left a lifelong impression on this generous donor.

Arnie and Nilene Chase, Research Foundation donors, from New Jersey donate in honor of their son, Ben.

The Nakanos of Palo Alto, California, give to the Research Foundation in order to help all Japanese Americans.

A family history leads to a lifetime passion for diabetes for Davida F. Kruger

Once a group vice president of Eli Lilly and Company, Mr. Cook made a conscious decision to give back to the health world.

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.

Utah's Karmeen Kulkarni is covering a lot of professional ground in the battle against type 1 and 2 diabetes.

Ms. Eno fights both type 1 and type 2 diabetes in honor of her son and husband, respectively.

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.

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.

"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?"

Michael Bond, son of honored civil-rights activist Julian Bond, has a long family history of helping others. A Research Ambassador, Michael is alerting others of the dangers of diabetes by supporting the Research Foundation.

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.

Dr. Kolterman, who once received a young investigator grant from the Association, has now helped millions of people through his work at Amylin.

Business entrepreneur began a family foundation that would ultimately impact the lives of millions of people who struggle with illness.

As part of their efforts to progress medicines that improve patient health, Takeda avidly supports the careers of young scientists through the Research Foundation.

“...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!”

At 84-years-young, Mayes is officially the Oldest Living Former Chairman of the Board.