Non-Profit Associations

American Diabetes Association: Cure, Care, Commitment. 2008. American Diabetes Association. 3 June, 2008. http://www.diabetes.org/home.jsp

The ADA is the nations top diabetic nonprofit health organization. It provides diabetes research, information and advocacy to millions of people. The organization conducts programs across the nation reaching hundreds of communities. It's mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. It releases an annual report and manages a national call center for people seeking support or direction regarding diabetes and its management. This organization would be a great base camp for any journalist looking to find any type of information regarding diabetes.

Central Ohio Diabetes Association: Life is Sweet. 2008. Central Ohio Diabetes Association. 3 June, 2008. http://www.diabetesohio.org/

This association has dedicated itself to providing services to people with diabetes in the Central Ohio area. They offer their services whether a person can contribute to the cause or not. They are not affiliated with any national organization so all of the money they raise stays in Central Ohio to provide services to people with diabetes. They put on local events like Walking in the Neighborhood, Swim for Diabetes, Swing for Diabetes, and 4Miles 4Diabetes, as well as a summer camp for children with diabetes. This association and many others like it in other areas could provide a journalist with localized information for their story.