The Canadian Diabetes Association (CDA) recently presented their volunteer awards for southern Saskatchewan at their Regional Annual Awards Ceremony. Melissa Johnson of Hyas, Saskatchewan, was awarded the Volunteer of the Year Award for her exceptional contribution to the work of the organization.
"As the mother of two children with type 1 diabetes, Melissa brings a valuable voice to Canadian Diabetes Association's advocacy committee," says Warren Wagner, regional director, Saskatchewan, CDA. "She has also coordinated several events, including a CDA awareness and volunteer recognition event in Yorkton and a successful ladies accessory shopping party fundraiser. These contributions are essential to our continued efforts to support those living with diabetes in Saskatchewan."
Melissa is extremely passionate about raising awareness and helping those in the community who are experiencing the same challenges she is in raising children with type 1 diabetes. She is also dedicated to raising funds to help find a cure.
"We could not succeed in our mission to lead the fight against diabetes without the support of our incredible volunteers in Saskatchewan," says Wagner. "They truly make a difference in the lives of the more than 90,000 people currently living with diabetes in this province."
About the Canadian Diabetes Association
Nine million Canadians live with diabetes or prediabetes and the CDA is the registered charity that helps them live healthy lives through education and a wide array of support services. The CDA also provides resources to health-care professionals on the best practices to care for people with diabetes. Further, the CDA also promotes policies to governments to meet the needs of people with diabetes and funds Canadian research on better treatments and to find a cure. Please visit diabetes.ca, join us at facebook.com/
From left to right - Georgia Joorisity, Southern SK Regional Chair, Melissa Johnson, Volunteer of the Year Regional Award Winner, Kelly Lambkin, Manager, Volunteer Engagement SK/MB/NU CDA. CanadianDiabetesAssociation, follow us on Twitter @DiabetesAssoc, or call 1-800-BANTING (226-8464).
