Meet the First International Affiliate of the Diabetic Angels...

It's All About Ryan!!

This past weekend, the original Diabetic Angels had the opportunity to travel to Calgary - in Canada - where "Mollie and Jackie" performed at Calgary's 2008 Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation's Gala, "Starry Starry Night." We were thrilled to be able to support JDRF Canada and have the chance to meet so many amazing people.

Two young JDRF Volunteers, Amanda and Stephanie, are inspired by their brother/cousin Ryan, who like Mollie, and a friend of ours in Nashville, were diagnosed with diabetes at the age of 4. Ryan, now a healthy and strong sixth-grader, along with his sister and cousin, raise money and are strong diabetes advocates working to find the cure. As experienced JDRF volunteers, the trio has decided to get more involved and make an even greater difference in the lives of diabetics by becoming Diabetic Angels start the first International Affiliate Program in Calgary to expand Diabetes Awareness and Outreach!!!!

We'd love to thank Stephanie and Amanda for helping Ryan!! We are proud that young people like Stephanie and Amanda selflessly put the needs of others, in this case, Stephanie's brother and Amanda's cousin, to help do everything possible to keep Ryan healthy and strong for when the cure for diabetes is found. :]