Testimonials

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 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.

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!

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.

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.

If it were not for the Diabetes Hope Foundation 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.