On behalf of Diabetes Australia and the hundreds of kids, younger folks, and households now we have supported, we prolong our deepest gratitude to Future Technology Australia (FGX) for a decade of unwavering partnership.
Since 2016, FGX has invested greater than $3.63 million into the Diabetes Children Fund, enabling the creation and progress of the DiaBuddies program. This outstanding dedication has remodeled lives, not solely by funding occasions and assets, however by constructing an enduring neighborhood the place no youngster or household has to face sort 1 diabetes alone.
Over the previous 10 years, FGX’s assist has allowed us to:
- Ship a whole bunch of DiaBuddies Days and Household Picnics throughout metropolitan, regional, and rural communities in NSW, ACT, QLD, and TAS, offering enjoyable, connection, and studying for households
- Facilitate on-line workshops and produce psychological well being assist movies seen hundreds of instances, guaranteeing assist reaches into houses far past occasion days
- Launch and develop the DiaBuddies Youth Management Program, equipping younger folks with sort 1 diabetes to grow to be function fashions, mentors, and advocates for his or her friends
- Construct a thriving DiaBuddies Guardian Assist Group, now with over 1,200 members, the place households share recommendation, experiences, and encouragement day by day
The influence of this work goes far past numbers. Due to FGX, kids dwelling with sort 1 diabetes have met pals who “simply get it”, dad and mom have discovered friends who perceive their journey, and households have realized sensible expertise that make on a regular basis life with diabetes a little bit simpler. Suggestions from households tells us that DiaBuddies reduces isolation, builds confidence, and helps kids really feel proud, not outlined, by their situation.
FGX’s imaginative and prescient and generosity have been the cornerstone of this journey. Their funding has given households greater than packages and occasions; it has given them hope, resilience, and a robust neighborhood to lean on.
As we glance forward, we’re excited to proceed this partnership, reaching extra households, exploring new methods to attach, and guaranteeing each youngster dwelling with diabetes has the assist they should thrive.
From the whole DiaBuddies neighborhood – thanks, FGX, for believing in our children, for standing beside them for the previous 10 years, and for serving to us create a brighter, more healthy future.
