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Comment by Grant Daisley on October 5, 2009 at 1:37pm

We've got our latest 2010 Spin-a-thon package ready to go out to schools that are interested in hosting a JDRF fundraiser that will take place in the gym, cafeteria, or elsewhere in the school. We had tremendous success in our first year as we made them available on a small scale, pilot type, program - raising over $250,000 and turning high school students into tomorrow's leaders.
Have a look at last years success:


Looking for some good ol fashion Canadian love in getting the word out to school across the country. We're also giving you a chance to enter into a draw to win a Norco CR2 road bike.

You can get all the about the programs and the draw here

Appreciate all your help!

Feel free to email me if you have any questions about our ride across Canada fundraiser (was amazing) or what we've got coming up!

Comment by Donna on September 30, 2009 at 6:37am

Thank you for your replies:
Terri I'm another Donna--not the one that you refer to.
The Edmonton Protocol has been altered and is now the Thymoglobulin/Etanercept protocol. The Edmonton Protocol was based on the Tacrolimus/Sirolimus immune suppressant combination.
There are always so many interesting research advancements coming out of Alberta, which they are investigating alongside other universities.
I was definitely a brittle diabetic. They prefer to refer to it as labile control, but when your body has the inability to utilize food and insulin and you are inundated with daily complications, I'd have to say we can refer to that as brittle.

Presently the book is only in local (Ottawa/Kingston) stores. I have spoken with agents but the issue is finding someone interested in the topic and secondly after their cut it doesn't leave much for contributing to research as I had hoped.
...and that is why I have turned to those of you who may have the ability to distribute the link to gain attention.

Thanks for the comment regarding my Samoyeds--The large one passed away a short time after my first transplant--ironically of a diabetes-related condition. I truly believe in the human/K-9 connection.

Nel: I would love to post the link on the main site. I'll speak to Manny regarding that.
Yes, a similar protocol is being performed in BC.

So please spread the link!

Comment by Terrie8 on September 29, 2009 at 10:42am

Hi Donna: :)

WOW!! Thank you for posting this. My younger Brother from the Toronto area was considering the Edmonton Protocol also years ago, until he discovered that he would have to take the anti-rejection drugs for the rest of his Life.

I'm Glad that you are doing so Well. You look Great. :)

So in other words you were considered a Brittle Diabetic then? Since you and your Drs. were unable to control your glucose levels?? Brittle Diabetes seems to be controversial around the world, even now.

Did you also use the name Donna Wright? I saw another Woman by that name from Ottawa on CBC news who was interested in the Edmonton Protocol. She looked a lot like you and she has a teenaged Son. I often wondered how she was doing.

I went to the site and saw your video. Is your book also available at a store here or just online? I am interested in purchasing it. I will pass this on. Yes, this should be posted on the main page here. We do like Success stories. I Really hope that you continue to stay healthy and enjoy Life. Beautiful Samoyeds. :)

Comment by nel peach on September 29, 2009 at 8:28am

Donna , just a note before my breakfast ...this send shivvers down my back ...suggest to post this also on the remainder of TU site. What do you think ?
UBC Vancouver BC does simelar surgery , I believe .

Comment by Donna on September 29, 2009 at 7:14am

I have a request...I need some Canadian back-up here!
I have written a book based on being one of the first group of people to undergo Islet Transplantation at the University of Alberta, under the Edmonton Protocol. It is an honest, no-holds barred, look at how a patient navigates through a foreign process which may or may not save their life. Appropriately titled "One Step Up From A Lab Rat...A Diabetic's Journey Through An Islet Cell Transplant", needs to be noticed! It brings attention to not only the wonderful outcome of this Canadian research, but importantly it brings to light (to those who don't understand) the fears that we as diabetics who are dealing with severe, life-thrreatening complications live with.
When I approached a publisher his resonse was: "Who cares about a possible cure for diabetes?" ...gasp.
I have sold it in pdf form world-wide and it is now available in paperback on-line and in Ottawa/Kingston, Ont book stores.
Please check it out and spread the link:
www.facade.ca
I would like to continue to use this story to give back to my transplant team at the University of Alberta Hospital.
Thanks.
PS There is one of many news clips on that link--on the one posted the camera crew comes into the operating room with me.

Comment by Terrie8 on September 28, 2009 at 12:15pm

LOL! I love the video and have passed it to my other Canuck Friends and Family. Thanks! I think it should stay here on the Canadian Forum though since it is Sassy and In-Your-Face.

Comment by nel peach on September 28, 2009 at 12:02pm

OK ....you are asking a non- savvy computer person to add it to the US section ? ...no way , hose...( accent on the e ) ...will wait till you are ready , OK ?

Comment by Anna Kiff (FatCatAnna) on September 28, 2009 at 8:53am

Nel - I just lucked in on finding it. I didn't realise until listening to it the 2nd time - that they referenced our discovery of insulin - then I knew it had to be posted here. If you want to go ahead before I find the time to post in within the American section here at Tudiabetes - go ahead (just let me know). Okay, break time is over - back to work I go (I think I won't be visiting Tu too much this week - lots to catch up on due to holidays).

Comment by Carol Coombes on September 24, 2009 at 8:16am

Love the video

Comment by nel peach on September 22, 2009 at 9:49pm

I was able to read the words by clicking " something "...Anna , how did you locate this ? worthwhile posting it on the American site as well...or to ???

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