Inspired by diabetes?

Just wanted to let you all know about a cool global contest going on called the the Inspired by Diabetes Creative Expression Competition -- this might be of interest to any of you who have been impacted by the disease, either personally or through a friend or family member. Check it out: You explain how diabetes has impacted your life via a short essay or poem, a photograph, a drawing or painting, or a piece of original music. Send it in. When you enter the contest, you will receive two "blue circle" diabetes pins, which stand for the global symbol for diabetes. For each set of pins distributed, a dollar will be donated to the International Diabetes Federation's Life for a Child Program, which provides diabetes care for children in developing nations. So you definitely win something instantly by helping kids in need, and if your entry is extraordinarily fabulous, you could win a $$ contribution to charity, a trophy and an all-expense paid trip for you and a guest to attend the global exhibition of all contest entries..

Learn more here. The deadlne for entries is January 31, 2008. I think this would be fun AND cathartic for someone battling Type 1 or 2 Diabetes - kids can enter (in fact, children are especially encouraged!), as can adults of all ages and even healthcare professionals.

PS Elliot Yamin, 29, of American Idol fame is the Global Ambassador of the Inspired by Diabetes Creative Expression Competition. Yamin was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at age 16. Other famous people with diabetes include Halle Berry, Mary Tyler Moore, tennis star Billie Jean King, Mae West and many more.

Comments

That sounds like a really good idea...creativity and charity are always a good mix =)