You can help End Diabetes!
The time to act is now. Diabetes or prediabetes affects in 1 in 3 people across Canada, and 1 in 2 young adults will develop type 2 diabetes in their lifetime. Help bring us one step closer to a cure.
Diabetes is successful at outrunning us all
Every 3 minutes a Canadian is diagnosed with diabetes or prediabetes.
Every Lacer has a story to tell
Across Canada, there are 11.7 million people living with diabetes or prediabetes. It is important to remember that behind every statistic are human stories about life, love, and inspiration. What’s yours?
Whether you are lacing up to keep moving, raise awareness or bond with loved ones, your unique experience is part of our fight to end diabetes. Share your story using #LaceUpYourWay and tag @DiabetesCanada to inspire others.
Join our incredible Facebook Group and meet your fellow Lacers. Ask your questions, read their stories, and connect with others in the diabetes community.
Briden
Last year Briden laced up for his daughter, Remi, after she was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. He challenged his supporters to raise $100 for every 1km he walked, raising $2,505 as a VIP Lacer.
Lorien
After being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and experiencing serious complications, Lorien joined Lace Up last September. She has since reversed her sugars and raised $3,285 as a VIP Lacer.
Ross
Ross was the top fundraiser across Canada last year! He was diagnosed at age 6 with type 1 diabetes, and doesn’t remember life without it. He laced up with his dad and challenged supporters to raise $100 for every 100km travelled. He ended up raising $14,910 as a VIP Lacer!
The difference you make
This September, join our movement to end diabetes from anywhere in Canada! Start to #LaceUpYourWay on your own or with a team. You choose how to move and you set the pace.
Together, we will cover thousands of kilometres across the country and raise funds for the millions of Canadians living with diabetes or prediabetes.
Every distance and dollar make a difference. Programs like Lace Up helped Diabetes Canada commit $7.1 million to promising research studies in 2021, setting researchers on the road to breakthrough discoveries.
Here’s a look at the difference you made in 2021:
Providing vital support
We responded to more than 20,000 diabetes inquiries across Canada, providing compassionate support and vital resources.
Supporting healthcare providers
More than 3,400 healthcare professionals attended our 2021 virtual professional conferences.
Creating greater public awareness
During Diabetes Awareness month, Canadians took 170,000 actions to End Diabetes.
Keeping youth connected
We provided 95 hours of summer programming for children and youth with type 1 diabetes, serving 218 households over six weeks.
