During this time of year especially, we would like to say "thank you" to all of our constituents for all that you do to make DAGC what it is. 

* Thank you to our clients from our empowerment groups, community programs, Camp Ho Mita Koda, professional programs, collaborative efforts, phone calls, and more.  Our goal is to empower you to gain the confidence and education to live well with diabetes.  Thank you for letting us serve you.

* Thank you to our donors who financially support our services through a variety of ways - special events, annual fund donations, tribute donations, membership dues, and more.  Thank you for supporting our mission.

* Thank to to our volunteers who donate their precious time to support our office needs, special events, Board of Directors, and committees.  Thank you for giving back to your community.

As a local and independent nonprofit organization, we are here to serve the Greater Cleveland community; and, we owe our thanks to the Greater Cleveland community for all that you do.  We wish you a wonderful Thanksgiving and hope to see you at one of our upcoming programs!

At our 26th annual Promenade event on October 23, DAGC honored several individuals and organizations for their many contributions to DAGC over the years.  This year's honorees included:

Patrick Catalano, MD, Professor and Chair of the Department of Reproductive Biology at Case Western Reserve University/MetroHealth Medical Center, received the Honorary Director of the Year Award for his extraordinary service as a past board member of DAGC.

Douglas Rogers, MD, Head of the Section of Pediatric and Adolescent Endocrinology at the Cleveland Clinic, received the Director of the Year Award for his extraordinary service as a board member and Medical Director of DAGC's Camp Ho Mita Koda for children with diabetes.

 Karen Horowitz Kahn, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Clinical and Molecular Endocrinology at University Hospital Case Medical Center and Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, received the Board Leadership Development Award for her leadership and dedication in fundraising.

Andrews Osborne Academy, Willoughby's first private, coeducational boarding and day school, received the Volunteer of the Year Award for its extraordinary participation in and fundraising for the Swim for Diabetes event over the past 13 years.

WOIO 19 Action News received the Media Award for its role in promoting community awareness of the epidemic of diabetes in Northeast Ohio.

On October 9, CWRU's Beta Theta Pi fraternity held its 26th annual Steven P. Arnold Walkathon to benefit DAGC. The event was established in 1986 in memory of fraternity brother Steven P. Arnold ('84) who died from diabetes complications. Approximately 150 people participated and raised more than $3,500! This year, DAGC provided diabetes risk assessments and distributed diabetes information to raise awareness about the disease. 

Since 1986, the Walk has raised more than $60,000 for DAGC's diabetes education programs.  Our many thanks to Beta Theta Pi for all that they do for DAGC!

It's not too early to get started on your New Year's resolution to exercise more!  Join us at the DAGC office every Monday and Friday evening from 6:15-7pm for "Divacise."  This instructor-led exercise class includes dance, yoga, and boxing moves to inspirational instrumental music.  The moves can be adjusted to your level or ability.  Cost is $3/drop-in or $10 for 8 sessions.  We welcome new participants at any time!  For more information, contact MaryAnn Nicolay at 216-591-0800 x 16.