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Angela Bassett Joins For Your SweetHeart Campaign May 19, 2017

Award-winning actress Angela Bassett, along with 11 leading patient and professional organizations, is joining For Your SweetHeart: Where diabetes and heart disease meet — a nationwide movement to raise awareness of the critical link between type 2 diabetes and heart disease, the number one killer of people with type 2 diabetes. More →

Crystal Bowersox Named As Newest Spokesperson For Lilly Diabetes Jul 7, 2016

Crystal Bowersox understands how crucial it is to properly manage diabetes and find a healthy balance on and off the stage. More →

Take A Charitable Cue From Your Favorite Celebrities Dec 10, 2015

The holiday season is all too often a whirlwind of gift buying and parties, but it is also the time of year when you think about making a positive impact in your community through volunteering or donating money. More →

Diabetes Forecast Magazine Celebrates Everyday Movers and Shakers Sep 3, 2015

Diabetes Forecast, the Healthy Living Magazine from the American Diabetes Association, has released its People to Know 2015 List. More →

Tim McGraw Gets Behind America's Diabetes Challenge Apr 23, 2015

Merck, known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, and the American Diabetes Association today announced that award-winning artist Tim McGraw, who has loved ones impacted by type 2 diabetes, will travel the country to urge people with the disease to get their blood glucose under control. More →

Debbie Allen Wants To Get People With Type 2 Diabetes Moving Apr 24, 2014

Emmy-award winning actress and choreographer Debbie Allen, dancers from the hit televised dance competition So You Think You Can Dance, and Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. have teamed up to launch a national education and wellness program, the T2 Dance Crew, to encourage people with type 2 diabetes to increase physical activity as an important part of managing their condition. More →

Tickets On Sale To Stand Up For A Cure 2013 Concert Series Feb 4, 2013

The Stand Up For A Cure 2013 Concert Series has announced that comedy icon Jerry Seinfeld will be joined by guests Colin Quinn and celebrated TV anchor Rosanna Scotto – co-host of Fox 5’s Good Day New York – to kick off the new season with a show at The Theater at Madison Square Garden on April 17th. More →

NFL Star Kendall Simmons Supports Diabetes NovoLog Jan 25, 2013

Novo Nordisk, a world leader in diabetes care, this week kicked off the first NovoLog Community Star contest. More →

Jerry Seinfeld To Stand Up For A Cure Again Dec 31, 2012

The Stand Up For A Cure 2013 Concert Series has announced that comedy icon Jerry Seinfeld will perform the first show of the new season with a performance at The Theater at Madison Square Garden on April 17th with special guest Colin Quinn. More →

Bret Michaels Visits The Doctors To Talk Diabetes Nov 7, 2011

On Monday, November 7, in honor of American Diabetes Month, the hosts of the Emmy Award-winning talk show The Doctors have a candid chat with the Bret Michaels about taking control of his type 1 diabetes, especially on the road. More →

Chris Noth Supports Diabetes Campaign Sep 6, 2011

Chris Noth has thrown his support behind a campaign from the American Diabetes Association. More →

Steve-O To Race In Celebrity Charity Go Kart Event May 25, 2011

Sixteen stars will compete to lead their teams to victory at a special celebrity charity Go Kart Tournament in Gardena, California, on May 28. More →

Bret Michaels Thanks Fans Jan 26, 2011

On January 24th, Poison frontman Bret Michaels went in to surgery to repair a hole in his heart, while his fans got busy showing him some love. More →

Anthony Anderson Takes On Diabetes Sep 21, 2010

As one of Hollywood’s self-proclaimed “fat funny guys,” Anthony Anderson has appeared in comedies including “Big Momma’s House” and “Kangaroo Jack,” but when he was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at the age of 32, Anderson found that his weight was no laughing matter. More →

Kevin Jonas To Appear On Game Show For Charity Apr 18, 2010

The oldest sibling in the Jonas Brothers – Kevin Jonas – will appear on NBC game show Minute To Win It on May 23 to raise money for the group’s charity, Change for the Children Foundation. More →

Samuel L. Jackson To Lead Celebrity Charity Golf Tournament Apr 14, 2010

A huge number of stars and famous faces will hit the golf course in next month as part of the BMW Charity Pro-Am tournament. More →

Joe Jonas: Running For A Good Cause Aug 13, 2009

Joe Jonas is lacing up his sneakers for charity. More →

Tee for a Cause Jul 7, 2007

Professional athletes and celebrities are teeing off for a day of golf, contest holes and lunch on the course, and it is all for a good cause. July 16th marks the 13th annual charity golf tournament by Gold’s Gym to benefit the American Diabetes Association at Badlands Country Club, Las Vegas. More →