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DIABETES HOPE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

This program highlights the personal triumphs of young adults who face the many responsibilities associated with diabetes management significantly enriching their lives through community and extra-curricular activities and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

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HOPE CONNECTS PEER SUPPORT PROGRAM

Recognizing the impact T1D has on students’ mental health and well-being, DHF created the Hope Connects Program to support students as they balance their T1D during their transition to post-secondary school.

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CAREGIVER PROGRAM

PEP TALKS: Parents Empowering Parents workshops give parents and caregivers of adolescents with T1D the opportunity to find a community of voices to collaborate with as they prepare for their child’s transition to post-secondary education and from pediatric to adult diabetes care.

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TRANSITION GUIDE

DHF’s Transition Guide features a searchable database for students with T1D to find their closest on and off campus diabetes supports, accommodations and more. Make more informed choices about where to go next year based on the resources available at college and university campuses across the country.

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Student Transition Planner

STUDENT TRANSITION PLANNER

Are you a Canadian student with Type 1 Diabetes transitioning to university or college? Access information and tools to help you access accommodations, self-advocate, tell others about your T1D, and get tips on navigating campus life!

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TRANSITION WEBINARS

The specialized resources compiled from our webinar series focus on mental health, transition, exercise, nutrition and more. With such a broad range of resources available, they are an invaluable tool for anyone seeking to improve their overall health and wellness through transition and beyond.

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RESOURCE HUB

Diabetes Hope Foundation has compiled a variety of important and helpful tools and resources for youth, their families and caregivers, and diabetes educators to support a healthy and successful transition to post-secondary. Our Hub contains many links and downloadable resources – all free to use!

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Our Scholarship Advisory Committee

Scholarship Advisory Committee

WHAT WE DO

The Scholarship Advisory Committee at the Diabetes Hope Foundation serves as the guiding force behind the organization’s commitment to supporting a successful transition for youth living with type 1 diabetes. Comprising seasoned professionals and experts in diabetes care, education, and advocacy, the committee plays a pivotal role in the transparent and equitable distribution of scholarships. By carefully reviewing applications, assessing academic achievements, and considering the impact of diabetes on applicants’ lives, the committee ensures that scholarships are awarded to deserving individuals who demonstrate resilience, academic excellence, and a commitment to making a positive difference in the diabetes community. With a shared passion for empowering those affected by diabetes to pursue their educational aspirations, the Scholarship Advisory Committee exemplifies the foundation’s dedication to fostering academic success and creating opportunities for a brighter future in the face of the challenges posed by diabetes.

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Board of Directors & Scholarship Committee Members at 25th Annual Scholarship Ceremony

Meet Our Committee Members

“As a paediatric endocrinologist, I’ve seen my patients benefit from the scholarship and from the organization and I wanted to give back in an impactful way and become involved in something that I believe affects the people that I serve in my practice.”

Dr. Angelo Simone, Chair

Paediatric Endocrinologist, Trillium Health Partners

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Reviewers

Board of Directors

Peter Atkins

District Chief,
Toronto Fire Services

Scholarship Advisory Committee

Jordan Dickie

DHF Alumni
Youth Worker,
Nova Scotia Government

Scholarship Advisory Committee

Emily Gorgenyi

DHF Alumni
PhD Student,
UWO Faculty of Health

Scholarship Advisory Committee

Kristin Herriott-Rivard

DHF Alumni
Child And Youth Care Worker,
York Region District School Board

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Karen Higginson

DHF Communications Director, Scholarship Sponsor

Scholarship Advisory Committee

Catherine Hotton

DHF Alumni
Administrative Assistant,
Environment and Climate Change Canada

Scholarship Advisory Committee

Alanna Landry

Paediatric Diabetes
Nurse Educator,
Markham Stouffville Hospital

Scholarship Advisory Committee

Matt Pacchione

DHF Alumni
Teacher,
Rainbow District School Board

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Barbara Pasternak

Founder & CEO
Diabetes Hope Foundation

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Ravjot Samra

DHF Alumni
DHF Program Facilitator,
Campus Clubs Lead

Scholarship Advisory Committee

Hala Shamaa

DHF Alumni
MHSc Student at Ontario Tech University

Board of Directors, Scholarship Advisory Committee

Saul Sigulim

Retired

Scholarship Advisory Committee

Jennifer Spearen

VP/GM embecta Canada

Scholarship Advisory Committee

Mark Yacoub

DHF Alumni
Experienced Senior Associate,
PwC Canada