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The Conference Faculty
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Douglas Cairns was a jet pilot and flight instructor in the British Royal Air Force (RAF) when, in 1989, he was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. With his flight medical license revoked, Douglas left the RAF a year later and changed career to the finance industry. In 1999, Douglas discovered that it was possible to obtain an unrestricted private pilot's license in the USA assuming certain medical requirements were met. In 2000, he obtained that license. In 2002, "Diabetes World Flight" was born to show aviation authorities around the world that it is possible for such pilots to fly safely according to US FAA regulations. Douglas flew around the world in a light aircraft in 159 days, flying over 26,300 nautical miles and visiting 22 countries. He is a tremendous example that diabetes does not have to limit the scope of our dreams and ambitions.
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Crystal Jackson is a CWD mom and manager the American Diabetes Association's government relations and advocacy division. She is one of the ADA's most valuable resources on anti-discrimination laws and protecting the rights of persons with diabetes. As a parent of a child with diabetes, Crystal was instrumental in the development and implementation of law and policy in Virginia that resulted in improved standards of school diabetes care. Crystal has contributed to many diabetes publications including the National Diabetes Education Program's Helping the Student with Diabetes to Succeed: A Guide for School Personnel and is a member of the Virginia Diabetes Council.
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Founder of the CWD IDYA program, Clare Rosenfeld has been a vocal advocate for people with diabetes since her diagnosis at age seven. Clare is a member of the International Diabetes Federation Consultative Section on Childhood and Adolescent Diabetes, an international advisor to the DAWN Youth Study and serves on the Task Force to pass a UN Resolution on Diabetes, an initiative she helped spearhead. Clare will enter her 3rd year of college in the fall, majoring in Chemistry and International Affairs with a goal of attending Medical school.
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Stefan Rubin was diagnosed type 1 in 1979, at the age of seven and began insulin pump therapy three years later. He considers his experience an invaluable exercise and education that continue to prepare him for any hurdles that diabetes-and-life place in his path. Long a source of inspiration for his father, Dr. Richard R. Rubin, Stefan is co-author of two books, including 101 Tips for Coping with Diabetes, published in 2003 by the American Diabetes Association. Stefan also speaks locally and nationally in an ongoing attempt to share his outlook on living well with diabetes. Stefan and his wife Christine, live, work and play with their son Brooks and daughter Maisie in Baltimore, Maryland.
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John Walsh, PA, CDE is a Physician Assistant and Diabetes Clinical Specialist who has provided clinical care for patients with diabetes for 25 years. He specializes in diabetes care for people on pumps. He is co-author of Pumping Insulin, now in its fourth edition, Using Insulin, STOP the Rollercoaster, and The Pocket Pancreas. President of Diabetes Mall, he is also webmaster of diabetesnet.com, a highly trafficked source of diabetes information and technology visited by 6,000 people a day. John is a consultant for medical corporations and a frequent speaker on pump therapy, diabetes therapy, intensive diabetes management, and the future of smart pumps, meters and continuous monitors. John has worn a wide variety of insulin pumps for the last 23 years.
The Teen Faculty
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Carolyn and Sam are a brother-sister duo with a single purpose: to beat diabetes. Sam, diagnosed nearly seven years ago at age 8, is determined that diabetes will never get in the way of his life dreams. Carolyn, age 19, does not have diabetes; she presents type 1 diabetes as a family disease. It affects everyone. For the past four years, Sam and Carolyn have been speaking out on the importance of teen advocacy and taking control of your life. They are founding members of CWD's International Diabetes Youth Ambassador program (IDYA) and traveled to Denmark in 2002 to meet with Danish teens as part of a diabetes advocacy exchange. Carolyn founded and serves as Director of the Supplies for Children with Diabetes Foundation. Both Carolyn and Sam also work privately to send donated supplies to children in Cali, Colombia. Sam spends any and all spare time at the hockey rink!
The Parent Discussion Facilitators
See also the Youth Staff.
2006 Conference and Expo Conference Intro - Program Overview - Faculty - Youth Faculty - Special Guests Schedules: Parents & Adults - Teens - Tweeners - Elementary Kids Social Events - Focus Groups - Fun Run Pledge Sheet - FFL Award Recipients Registration & Prices - FAQs - Sponsors - Exhibitors - Map of Attendees Childcare Registration: Word - PDF Reports from 2005 - 2004 - 2003 - 2002 - 2001
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