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Press Room
We never tire of telling our story. The more the rest of the world knows about Type 1 diabetes, the more support, innovations and resources our families have. Check out Children with Diabetes (CWD) in the news, and come back often to see the latest CWD buzz.Media Relations
Children with Diabetes is available to assist media professionals in their coverage of the Children with Diabetes online community and events, as well as type 1 diabetes information. If you are a member of the media and would like information or to connect with a type 1 diabetes expert, please contact us at PR@childrenwithdiabetes.com or 484-356-1844.Media Statements/Press Releases
Look For UsOct. 1, 2008: Diabetes Juvenil joins Children with Diabetes, Inc.
About Children with Diabetes
Children with Diabetes, Inc. (CWD) operates one of the most established, well-trafficked online diabetes communities through www.childrenwithdiabetes.com (online since 1995), promotes the Quilt for Life diabetes awareness project, and hosts Friends for Life and “Focus On…” conferences to provide education and support for children with diabetes and their families. The inspiration for CWD was personal for founder and president, Jeff Hitchcock; his daughter Marissa was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of two. Jeff's focus was to make a difference in the life of his daughter, and by extension, in the lives of all of the daughters and sons living with diabetes.
--Statement of PrinciplesFriends for Life
Friends for Life is an annual conference for families managing Type 1 diabetes. In 2000, Laura Billetdeaux, a CWD mom (and CWD's VP of Education and Programs), asked if any other CWD families would like to join her family during their vacation to Orlando. 550 people (110 families) joined the Billetdeauxs, and started an annual tradition of support, education and community uniting families from all over the world. Children with Diabetes invites families (parents, grandparents, siblings, cousins, friends, spouses) managing Type 1 diabetes to participate in Friends for Life, held every July in Orlando, Florida, or one of our many regional conferences.
--Watch the Friends for Life 2008 Video, to understand the special nature of Friends for Life.Quilt for Life
The Children with Diabetes Quilt for Life is a collection of artwork representing people with Type 1 diabetes. First displayed at Friends for Life 2002 in Pasadena, the hand-made quilt squares reveal the personal dreams, hopes and realities of Type 1 diabetes. Displayed in its entirely, the 600+ art panels are also compelling and unique way to increase advocacy and awareness of Type 1 diabetes.
Guest Blog: President Jeff Hitchcock shares his story on the Diabetes HOW (Helping Our World) Web site. Read Jeff's Blog.CWD In the News
Article: CWD's VP of New Media, Joe Natale, discusses "Why Pharma Fears Social Networking" in BrandWeek: Oct. 19, 2008. Article: A Q&A with Joe Natale on Why Pharma Stays Stuck in the Web's Past. Bnet Industries. Oct. 20, 2008 TV Appearance: Children with Diabetes is mentioned (and families/staff are visible) on NBC’s TODAY Show, as part of a Type 1 diabetes segment and outdoor diabetes fair held October 10, 2008.TV Interview: TCOYD:Diabetes Online Resources & Networking
Taking Care of Your Diabetes (TCOYD) Founder Dr. Steven Edelman interviews Jeff Hitchcock, founder of Children With Diabetes, and Amy Tenderich founder of Diabetes Mine, to highlight the unique ways that people with diabetes are using the Internet. 26 minutes; Sept. 01, 2008.Article: Checking Out Innovative Diabetes Products & Companies at the Children with Diabetes Conference by Allison Blass. DiabetesHealth, Aug. 28, 2008
Article: Diabetes Dad, and dLife monthly columnist Tom Karlya, relives a magical night at the 2008 Friends for Life Conference. August 2008.
TV Interview: Founder and president, Jeff Hitchcock, and his daughter Marisa on Cincinnati, Ohio’s Channel 12 (WKRC) aired Friday Aug. 14, 2008. View WKRC TV interview.
Radio Interview: Founder and president, Jeff Hitchcock (and Dr. Francine Kaufman, Head of Center for Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles) discuss Helping Kids Cope With Diabetes on the SoundHealth Radio Program on Wednesday August 6, 2008.
Photo Spread: The Children with Diabetes Quilt For Life in Washington, D.C., The Washington Times printed August 6, 2008.
Article: Children with Diabetes mentioned in MarketIntellNow®: Friday, August 1, 2008 "eHealth Marketing in a Blog-Heavy World. "
Blog Mention: Kerri Morrone Sparling details her 2008 Friends for Life experience, and includes photos, on her Six Until Me blog for July 28, 2008.
Blog Mention: American Diabetes Association National Diabetes Advocate Tesch West blogs about her first Friends for Life conference experience; July 23-25, 2008.
TV Interview: Central Florida News 13 Reporter Christine Webb produced a segment about the 2008 Friends for Life Conference that aired during the 5 pm broadcast on Wednesday, July 23, 2008. The story included interviews with Nicole Johnson and a local patient, Camila Velez.
Article: The Orlando Sentinel ran a brief article on Wednesday, July 23, 2008 about the Children with Diabetes Friends for Life Conference taking place in Orlando, Florida.
There's a lot going on in the CWD Community. Stay tuned for the latest happenings.
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