Our Impact

As we reflect on the progress we have made this past year, we are reminded that none of it would be possible without the generosity and kindness of people like you.

Thanks to your commitment, we are able to provide life-changing support, resources, and hope to patients and families facing the daily challenges of type 1 diabetes (TID).

Whether it’s funding critical research, expanding educational programs, or helping families navigate the emotional and physical impacts of the disease, your contributions make a profound difference in the lives of those we serve and all those who love them.

Executive Director
Children’s Diabetes Foundation

2024 Impact Report

“My doctor teaches me how to enjoy life and make diabetes issues less burdensome.”

BDC Patient

“For many patients, Tzield may delay the need for insulin by years, giving them more time without the burden of type 1 diabetes. It’s just the beginning-paving the way for even better treatments in the future. ”

Kimber Simmons, MD, Associate Professor, Pediatrics

“The research division brings together scientific experts in autoimmunity, islet biology, insulin-producing beta cells (the cell type which is destroyed by the immune system in T1D), bioengineering, and stem cell biology to understand the root cause of T1D and develop innovative Save new therapies.”

Lori Sussel, PhD, Research Director

“Thank you for all of your support for the Children’s Diabetes Foundation and Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes. You are making it possible for other type 1 s to have access to life-saving care and research, and to live their lives to the fullest extent.”

Rylee Arnold, Dancing with the Stars Pro & Type 1