Our Impact

Rav Samra Bio

Rav Samra was diagnosed with type one diabetes when she was two years old.

Rav grew up knowing no one with diabetes and this inspired her to meet others with type one and support them. In 2013, Rav received a scholarship from the Diabetes Hope Foundation. She received her BASc in Occupational Health and Safety and HR Management certificate from Toronto Metropolitan University.

Since 2013, Rav has mentored type ones through DHF’s mentorship program. She has spoken at many webinars and in-person events. She is part of the Scholarship Advisory Committee and continues to support the development and execution of DHF’s programs.

Rav is a passionate advocate within the diabetes community. She was interviewed by CBC reflecting on the cost of insulin in Canada and authored a paper with T1International published by Frontiers in Clinical Diabetes and Healthcare.

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Community Impact Report

YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT MAKES A DIFFERENCE

“As we celebrate 26 years of HOPE and look towards the future, we are excited about the possibilities and opportunities that lie ahead. We are confident that with the continued support of the diabetes community, especially all our supporters, we can make an even greater impact on the lives of those affected by diabetes.

We invite you to have a look through our 2023-2024 report to see the impact that your support has made this year. Thank you all for believing in what we do and for helping to make a difference!”

Barbara Pasternak M.S.M.
Founder and Chair

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DHF’s impact on Canadian Youth Living with T1D and their families to date:

Canadian families affected by type 1 diabetes supported

Scholarships awarded across Canada

Mentors & mentees paired at 42 post-secondary institutions

Canadian families supported through Medical Assistance Program (MAP)

At-risk children & youth sponsored to attend Summer Sports Camps and At-Risk Youth Retreats

Viewers reached by 24 Webinars to provide support to the diabetes community during the COVID pandemic

Transitioning teens and their families in Ontario supported by over 20 Transition Workshops & Webinars

Canadian pediatric diabetes healthcare centres partnered with to develop community health programs & improve access to diabetes care

Diabetes and mental health access centres collaborated with DHF Alumni to develop our peer support model

Campus diabetes clubs partnered with to launch our annual 'Don’t Sugar Coat It' conference

DHF also developed a Transition Resource and Recipe Guide to support transitioning teens across the country.
Recommended by the Ministry of Health’s Ontario Pediatric Diabetes Network.