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Here's more on Drew, the innovative youngster I just posted about:

Please consider donating today and any support you can provide, even if it's simply helping us to get the word out. Forward this to doctors, educators, nurses, organizations, clinics, friends, and families whom you think would be willing to support this effort. With your help, we can get the T1D1 (Type 1 Day 1) App back up in the App Stores and help make the lives of so many people just a little easier. Please read the story about how this critical app can be helping those with Type 1 Diabetes, get the help they need in controlling this terrible disease. However, additional funds are needed to get the necessary approvals to bring this app back for free to help people with this terrible disease. https://lnkd.in/eN6qqHjS

Being diagnosed with diabetes as a teenager can be more than overwhelming. Crème de la crème in this timeframe, is having to dose your insulin based on what you eat, all day - everyday😵💫🔄. Drew has developed a free app #T1D1 that would do the calculation and get this burden off many shoulders💪. To clear his app with FDA, together with the brilliant team of Comerge AG, they need some crowd-funding. Learn more about this amazing project, spread the word and donate via this link to empower kids manage their diabetes🤩! https://lnkd.in/ea-w7BSy

Imagine a future where liver disease is a foe of the past. Together, we can make that vision a reality. Join other supporters making a tangible difference in the lives of those affected by liver conditions: your donation powers groundbreaking research, vital patient support, and life-saving education. This Giving Tuesday, your contribution holds even more power because it will be doubled up to $10,000 ~ thanks to a generous donor. Every gift, large or small, is a step towards a healthier tomorrow. Make your mark in the fight against liver disease. Be the hope for countless individuals and families facing liver disease. Let's conquer this together. https://alf.social/mym2

In 2022 I had to have my pancreas removed due to a tumor being near it. It was scary but grateful for it being a successful procedure. Since then I have been a Type One Diabetic(T1D) I am raising money through Breakthrough T1D for the annual walk in Philadelphia on November 10th at Citizens Bank Park. Link to donate or Below is a little about why it’s important to me! Out team name is Jared’s T1D Crew Two years ago I was diagnosed at the age of 40 with T1D. Over the past 2 years I have worn this diagnosis with pride! I wear this diagnosis as a badge of honor. I am lucky to have a strong support system, including my wife, daughter, extended family, friends and co-workers! Cisco has been an incredible for me during this journey! My daughter Ava even helps me change my Omnipod and Dexcom! When you have T1D, your body stops producing insulin—a hormone essential to turning food into energy. Managing the disease is a constant struggle that involves monitoring your blood-sugar level, injecting or infusing insulin through a pump, and balancing these insulin doses with your eating and activity. Even with a strict regimen, people with T1D may still experience dangerously high or low blood-glucose levels that can, in extreme cases, be life threatening. With T1D, there are no days off. And right now, there is no cure. But there is hope—and that’s why our team is supporting the Breakthrough T1D One Walk this year. Now more than ever, we need you to join us in making a difference in the lives of everyone impacted by T1D. By joining our team and donating to our fundraising goal, you’ll support life-changing research that helps people with T1D live healthier and longer, until a cure is found. Together, we can provide hope to the millions affected by this disease. Thank you for your support. https://lnkd.in/ejqWEcb8 Breakthrough T1D Breakthrough T1D Greater Delaware Valley Chapter Cisco

With less than two months to go, we have already raised close to $1,500 to help find a cure for Type 1 Diabetes with Breakthrough T1D! If you are able, click this link to either join us for the walk or send a contribution to this cause. It’s truly near and dear to my heart. https://lnkd.in/ejqWEcb8 Highlights of Breakthrough T1D’s Annual Walk Where:  Citizens Bank Park (Philadelphia) When:  November 10th Team Name: Jared’s T1D Crew My Story: Two years ago, I was diagnosed at the age of 40 with T1D. Over the past 2 years, I have worn this diagnosis with pride and a badge of honor. I am lucky to have a strong support system, which includes my wife, daughter, extended family, friends and co-workers! My daughter, Ava, even helps me change my Omnipod and Dexcom. A little more about T1D: When you have T1D, your body stops producing insulin—a hormone essential to turning food into energy. Managing the disease is a constant struggle that involves monitoring your blood-sugar level, injecting or infusing insulin through a pump, and balancing these insulin doses with your eating and activity. Even with a strict regimen, people with T1D may still experience dangerously high or low blood-glucose levels that can, in extreme cases, be life threatening. With T1D, there are no days off. And right now, there is no cure. But there is hope—and that’s why our team is supporting the Breakthrough T1D One Walk this year. Now more than ever, we need you to join us in making a difference in the lives of everyone impacted by T1D. By joining our team and donating to our fundraising goal, you’ll support life-changing research that helps people with T1D live healthier and longer, until a cure is found. Together, we can provide hope to the millions affected by this disease. Thank you for your support! Breakthrough T1D Greater Delaware Valley Chapter

According to NHS figures, congenital heart disease is one of the most common types of birth defect, affecting almost 1 in 100 babies born in the UK. But what is it? There are many types of congenital heart disease and they sometimes occur in combination. Some of the more common defects include: ▶ septal defects – where there's a hole between 2 of the heart's chambers (commonly referred to as a "hole in the heart") ▶ coarctation of the aorta – where the main large artery of the body, called the aorta, is narrower than normal ▶ pulmonary valve stenosis – where the pulmonary valve, which controls the flow of blood out of the lower right chamber of the heart to the lungs, is narrower than normal ▶ transposition of the great arteries – where the pulmonary and aortic valves and the arteries they're connected to have swapped positions ▶ underdeveloped heart – where part of the heart doesn’t develop properly making it difficult for it to pump enough blood around the body or lung. Your donations can help fund vital research and enhance patient care for people with CHD. Head to our website to find out how we can make a difference, together. #HeartDisease #Cardiology #charity #fundraising

Why was I smiling in the hospital? After years of doctors not having answers, I finally had a diagnosis and wasn't going to be told we don't know what's happening. Pictured below captured what was a trip to the ER and 3 day hospital stay just a week after being diagnosed with Crohn's Disease. The complications of the disease led to a fistula which they drained over 6 oz of this infection in the ER. Fistulas are small tunnels that form between two organs or an organ and the surface of your body. In my case, it was due to the inflammation from Crohn’s Disease which caused sores to form on my intestinal wall. Little did I know that there would be more to go before I'd hit the bottom before my true recovery would begin. Stay tuned for future posts to hear the rest of the story. _____________________________________________________________________________ I am sharing my Crohn's Disease story to raise awareness and funds for the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation through the Take Steps walk which is happening May 18 in Ft. Lauderdale. I am excited to share I am not only participating in the walk but also serving on the committee for what is the largest annual fundraiser. It is a disease I was unfamiliar with until it hit home. Unfortunately, this is a common story and is why creating awareness is so important. If you would be interested in participating, these are the different ways to support the cause. 1. Join my team to participate in the walk 2. Make a donation for the foundation 3. Introduce me to a business or business owner who may be interested in being a sponsor See the link in the comments with more information. Thanks for your consideration!

Today we’re recognizing Niemann-Pick Disease Awareness Month. As we raise awareness about acid sphingomyelinase deficiency (ASMD), NATIONAL NIEMANN-PICK DISEASE FOUNDATION has helpful resources about this rare disease: https://lnkd.in/ehK4UeFw. Are you or is one of your patients struggling with the out-of-pocket costs associated with Niemann-Pick disease? TAF may be able to help. Visit our website to learn more or donate and help people living with Niemann-Pick disease. Your generosity can help a family in need. https://ow.ly/Qz8A50TLOHQ

There is so much more to psoriatic arthritis (PsA) than meets the eye. PsA is complex and painful, leaving many like Dedra with stories filled with pain, fatigue, and mental strain. That's why the National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF) is dedicated to a future free from psoriatic disease. Your gift today – which will be doubled up to $50,000 by a generous matching gift challenge – will help us get closer to turning this vision into a reality. Donate today and help those who are struggling with more than just meets the eye. https://lnkd.in/eDE7MCCi