Welcome to Wanita's Garden, offering Seeds of Hope for children with Type 1 Diabetes. This garden is intended to help families living with diabetes to be able to reach out and share their stories, offer a source of support and guidance as well as pay tribute to the challenges and triumphs of raising children with diabetes. Come help us grow our garden!

2. Welcome to our garden…help plant a seed…nourish a flower…
Make a difference in the lives of children with Diabetes

3. “Comes the Dawn,”
by Veronica A. Shoffstall.
After a while you learn the subtle difference
Between holding a hand and chaining a soul,
And you learn that love doesn’t mean leaning
And company doesn’t mean security,
And you begin to learn that kisses aren’t contracts
And presents aren’t promises,
And you begin to accept your defeats
With your head up and your eyes open
With the grace of a woman, not the grief of a child,
And you learn to build all your roads on today,
Because tomorrow’s ground is too uncertain for plans,
And futures have a way of falling down in mid-flight.
After a while you learn
That even sunshine burns if you get too much.
So you plant your own garden and decorate your own soul,
Instead of waiting for someone to bring you flowers.
And you learn that you really can endure...
That you really are strong,
And you really do have worth.
And you learn and learn...
With every goodbye you learn.

4. Meet Frankie and Join His Quest
Frankie and his family are an inspiration. Raising awareness
about diabetes and fundraising for a cure, Frankie is working
hard to improve the lives of children living with diabetes
everywhere.
Read his blog at:
http://whatsyourtypeoperationawareness.com
And check out his facebook page at:
https://www.facebook.com/WhatsyourtypeOperationawareness

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http://noellebenefit.org/
Meet Dulce
Noelle has Type 1
Diabetes and Dulce is
her future DAD
(Diabetes Alert Dog).
With your help,
Noelle can bring
Dulce home
Click on a link below to learn more about
Noelle and Dulce

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Emma and Angel
Safe in the arms of her DAD
(Diabetes Alert Dog)
Help Emma with fundraising for her DAD. Learn more about how a DAD can
be lifesaving for a child with Type 1 Diabetes and how you can help Emma and
Angel at the following link:
http://www.sdwr.org/change-a-life-donate-today/
Donations can be made on behalf of the Badgley/Louise family
Meet Emma, she
has Type 1 Diabetes

7. Come Join the Fun at
Camp Aspire!
Learn more about
Camp Aspire at
http://www.facebook.com/ada.campaspire
and
http://www.diabetes.org/living-with-
diabetes/parents-and-kids/ada-
camps/camps/2013/aspire-1.html

8. A portion of the proceeds are donated to the
American Diabetes Association and the Juvenile
Diabetes Research Foundation. You can purchase
your copy at www.ringopub.com
Danny is a Diabetes Dynamo! Danny
lives with Type 1 Diabetes. He
welcomes children to come along on
his journey and to share his story.

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Being a certified diabetes educator is more than
teaching. It is holding a hand. It is offering
support through coaching and empowerment. It is
acceptance, respect and non-judgmental. It is
believing that all things are possible. It is learning
and growing and becoming. It is the honor of
being a part of other people’s journeys. It is
advocating for awareness, rights and plights.
It is a passion!

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What a fun day!! We visited my
alma mater, Elmira College to walk
for the JDRF! Thank you to my
family who helped Danny, the
Diabetes Dynamo support the
JDRF! May 2012
Dear JDRF,
You are welcome. I was honored to be a
part of your fundraiser! Thank you for all
you do for children living with Type 1
Diabetes!
Danny, The Diabetes Dynamo

11. Help decide what organization
will benefit from a portion of the
proceeds from book sales!!
Send your ideas to
customerservice@ringopub.com
"You are unique. Your experiences, personality, temperament,
values and beliefs are different from everyone else. How can
diabetes management possibly be the same for everyone?" This
book helps you to take advantage of who you are and your
experiences to create successful diabetes self-management that is
designed by you to incorporate your healthcare team, your goals
and experience into your life.
Purchase your copy today at www.ringopub.com or amazon.com!

12. http://www.diabetes.org/living-with-diabetes/parents-and-kids/diabetes-care-at-school/?utm_source=Offline&utm_medium=Print&utm_content=SafeatSchool&utm_campaign=SAS
https://donations.diabetes.org/site/Advocacy?c
md=display&page=UserAction&id=2474
New York State Children with Diabetes Need Your Support
Please contact your legislators and support a bill that will
help to keep our children safe at school! Follow this link:

13. https://sites.google.com/site/jdrfofcentralny/home
https://www.facebook.com/JDRF.of.CNY
Did you know that the JDRF connects many
families that provide endless support? Learn how
you can connect with other families by following
the links below.
Thank you, JDRF for all you do !

14. If you care for a child
with diabetes, please
take the time to get
educated! Thank You!
The New York State Department of Health
provides for your school, daycare or camp to have
a Certified Diabetes Educator come provide
valuable Diabetes education.
dmm23@health.ny.gov
To obtain diabetes education in your district or facility, contact Diana McFarland today!
Email:

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This garden is planted in honor of my grandmother, Wanita
Lockett. I carry her faith with me, knowing that every seed that is
planted has the potential to grow. A single yellow rose seems
simple, but it is enough to make someone smile, their heart sing,
lift a sad mood, give the gift of faith and hope.
This garden is intended to help families living with diabetes to be
able to reach out and share their stories, offer a source of support
and guidance as well as pay tribute to the challenges and
triumphs of raising children with diabetes.
Instead of waiting for someone to bring us flowers, let’s plant a
garden! If you would like to know how you can be a part of the
garden or contribute to the garden, contact Michelle at
mdart@darthealthcc.com