WHY ARE WE DOING THIS? Aside from doing our very best to just get the word out that diabetes is on the rise worldwide, due mostly to diet, inactivity and non education, the main goal is to assist those in need, that deal with the reality of the day to day complications and challenges of being diabetic. I learned myself that I was diabetic, when I thought was a wounded foot, was actually diabetes related, and serious enough that I will become a below knee amputee on March 13th, 2008. By educating myself, and taking the proper steps, I now have my diabetes and health in control. Over 300 BILLION dollars in lost work hours and productivity were felt last year alone in the United States. It is much higher in countries such as Russia and China. Simple nutritional education and menu planning could make a large difference in the ability of newly diagnosed and pre diabetics, as well as people that have lifestyles that seem to prevent them from eating safely and in a diabetic healthy way. INITIATIVES My main objective is a worldwide solution, to help assist people in picking the right foods, how much of them to eat, how to prepare them, and ever where to get the proper ingredients. This will be delivered in such a way, that it will be accessible to all people at all times. The second part of this initiative, is a facility in Abbotsford BC, where this technology will be put to the test by using the information provided to actually prepare and deliver the food to diabetics in the area that are new to the disease, or incapable to prepare or afford the necessary foods. This facility would be open for diabetics, or the family and friends of to come and volunteer, and learn to prepare these foods. Working closely with the government at all levels to provide funding to assist the people that need financial help to receive this service and fundraising from my yearly events would take on the financial burden of these 2 initiatives. CHARITABLE DONATION RECIPIENTS					SPONSORS
		BC CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL Sadly, children can be the hardest hit by this disease, and the lifestyle change and treatment, most times involving multiple blood tests and insulin shots can be terrifying, painful and troublesome on the mental level. I hope to help comfort these kids, and get them some amazing links to tasty, safe products and the safest and most comfortable testing and delivery methods available.
		UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO - FACULTY OF MEDICINE Some of the most amazing breakthroughs and research in the world of diabetes is happening at this facility. Although the majority of my fundraising is to aid in the comfort and nutrition of diabetics, research is also of great interest and hope to diabetics and their families.