Hi everyone! My name is Yolanda Blonquist, and I’m raising money for a cause that means a lot to me. I've been a Type 1 Diabetic for 37 years.

American Diabetes Association

Every 26 seconds someone in the U.S. is diagnosed with diabetes. 136 million Americans have diabetes or prediabetes and are striving to manage their lives while living with the disease. The American Diabetes Association® (ADA) is the nation’s leading voluntary health organization fighting to change the curve on the diabetes epidemic and help people living with diabetes thrive. For more than 85 years, the ADA has been driving discovery and research to treat, manage, and prevent diabetes while working relentlessly for a cure. We help people with diabetes thrive by developing programs, advocacy, and education designed to improve their quality of life. And we’ll keep up the fight until we end diabetes once and for all.

Every contribution, big or small, makes a real impact. Even just a few dollars can help move this mission forward and reach those who need it most.

If you can’t donate right now, sharing this fundraiser is also incredibly helpful. Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity. It means the world to me.