If it were not for the Diabetes Hope Scholarship I would not have had the experience of living away rom home. Not only did it help to finance that journey but it also gave me the confidence as a diabetic to go out on my own and have full control of every aspect of my life.

The DHF scholarship supported has opened so many doors for me and has been such a tremendous boost of confidence for me. Your support has been an integral part of my success to date and has helped me to lead such a full and exciting life. I cannot thank you enough for having given me this opportunity. It is something I will treasure for my lifetime. Living with diabetes is a constant challenge but it has afforded me unique opportunities. I recognize that there are many people involved who dedicate their time and efforts to the scholarship program and the support has made a huge difference in my life and continues to do so for many other youth and their families who live with diabetes. I will never forget DHF.

Thank you so much for your generosity in awarding me with this scholarship. You have welcomed me into the DHF family, providing me with a support system for the rest of my life. You have shown me how to be a leader and I plan on giving back and contributing to the foundation. Most importantly, you have introduced me to many other diabetics that are sharing many of my experiences.

I would like to sincerely Thank You for your assistance – given in a time of need, and for the meaningful value this has brought to my life. The scholarship has helped to make a difference in developing my individualism as a diabetic, as I was transitioning into adulthood. Having been chosen as one of the many who have applied for the scholarship, has helped me expand my knowledge and skills in college. The first step in the career of my dreams was the most important, and it will never be forgotten. Thank you Diabetes Hope Foundation for making a significant change in my life!

I truly appreciate all the work you’ve done to make Diabetes Hope Foundation an amazing organization that supports thousands of lives, including mine. This scholarship helped me in many ways and not just financially. I feel like I became apart of this loving, caring family. I hope to help grow this organization whether it would be by volunteering or supporting future scholarship winners who are also living with the challenges of having diabetes.

What I love about being a DHF Alumni is that there is so much diversity from where we are all from, who we are, what we study, and yet, diabetes unites us. I feel like I have found “my people” at DHF.

I want to recognize the work that DHF has done for hundreds of othe people living with diabetes. As I went through the scholarship appplication process, I learned a lot about what DHF offers, including the transition resources and mentorship program. It is the selfless work like this that makes living with diabetes easier, and your impact on the community is immense. I am excited to see how DHF grows in the future, and hope that I can one day make an
impact on the world as you have done.

I have thoroughly enjoyed mentoring with DHF. The experience of being able to connect with other youth living with diabetes has been quite rewarding. I have benefited greatly from receiving my scholarship and I look forward to continuing to give back to the foundation.

It’s been great to be able to give Mentees my perspective as someone who has been through a lot of what they are going through. I want to continue mentoring, and help someone else with their aspirations.

I enjoy coaching and helping others and as a Mentor, it is a great feeling to assist others to succeed in their journey through University. I see life as a dynamic give-and-take situation. Through experiences, I believe that the more we can share and learn from one another, the more each of us will benefit.

I became a Mentor as a way to pay forward the amazing opportunity I was provided with. Not only did I receive a scholarship, but I had an amazing Mentor to help me with my transition. I wanted to give the same experience I had to another scholarship recipient.

I became a Mentor to help provide someone else with the opportunities that I had experienced. As a way of thanking DHF for both the scholarship and the support I received, I will continue to pay it forward by participating in this fantastic program and helping out a new recipient.

My experience as a Mentor has been great. I have also seen the program grow as well as the impact it has had for Mentees. I want to continue to encourage new high school grads to pursue what they are passionate about and be there to offer them support and advice along the way.

When I received my scholarship I was paired with my Mentor and it was great to have someone to relate and talk to. We are friends and continue to maintain a relationship. The following year I became a Mentor and was able to pass on expertise and be there to offer my support for a new DHF scholarship recipient.

Diabetes Hope Foundation is different from others because it gives hope. Hope for the future, to em-bark on post secondary education with knowledge, skills, and support. Diabetes is a very emotional thing, and sometimes we just need someone or something to lean on for support, and encouragement. As a scholarship recipient, I was also fortunate enough to have been able to attend the DHF Youth retreat in 2013 with my hospital, and I can definitely say it left a mark on me. Not only did I have a weekend full of fun, understanding, education, and joy, but also I was able to take that all away with my after. I was fortunate enough to have met an amazing group of people, who I am still friends with today. We have built a bond like no other, and for that I am thankful. I am thankful to have met amazing people, and to have built friendships that I know will last for a lifetime.

I want to recognize the work that DHF has done for hundreds of othe people living with diabetes. As I went through the scholarship appplication process, I learned a lot about what DHF offers, including the transition resources and mentorship program. It is the selfless work like this that makes living with diabetes easier, and your impact on the community is immense. I am excited to see how DHF grows in the future, and hope that I can one day make an
impact on the world as you have done.